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Monday, January 23
 

11:00 EST

MORNING MEETUP: Career Counsellors Unite - All are welcome
Join the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) Career Counsellor Chapter for an online networking and sharing opportunity! Learn about the new chapter vision, and provide your input on what you would like to see from the chapter over the next two years. It might be cold outside but grab a hot beverage and join us for a warm and welcoming event!
Speakers
avatar for Priscilla Jabouin

Priscilla Jabouin

President, CCPA Career Counsellor Chapter
I'm passionate about helping professional women who feel unfulfilled and unhappy waking up in the morning to go to work, define their dream career and gain the confidence to make it a reality.
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Monday January 23, 2023 11:00 - 11:45 EST
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11:00 EST

MORNING MEETUP: Insights into EDI - All are welcome
This interactive session will give participants the opportunity to brainstorm and learn from one another. We will explore what Equity, Diversity and Inclusion look like in the workplace and how you may already be implementing these concepts. Join us to gain some additional simple aspects that can be added into your current EDI plan. Participants will have the opportunity to breakout into smaller groups for think-tank sessions.
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Jillian George

National Member Engagement Co-ordinator, Canadian Association for Supported Employment
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Alex Rascanu

National Employer Engagement, Canadian Association for Supported Employment

Monday January 23, 2023 11:00 - 11:45 EST
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11:00 EST

MORNING MEETUP: Let’s Talk About Writing!
Are you interested in writing about career development for your peers or clients – but something has been holding you back? Do you already write blogs, articles or social media posts and want to chat about this with others? In this interactive session, we invite aspiring and experienced writers alike to come together to share their writing challenges, brainstorm solutions and connect with colleagues.  


Speakers
avatar for Lindsay Purchase

Lindsay Purchase

Lead, Content, Learning and Development, CERIC

Monday January 23, 2023 11:00 - 11:45 EST
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11:00 EST

MORNING MEETUP: Regulated Career Colleges – Future of Workforce Development - All are welcome
Labour shortages are not just a 2023 problem and networking and partnerships are the key to building long-term, reliable and sustainable solutions. Let’s put our heads together to discuss best practices and creative solutions.
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Dean Tremain

Canadian Business College
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Victor Tesan

President, Sprott Shaw College
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Ari Laskin

CEO, Career Colleges Ontario

Monday January 23, 2023 11:00 - 11:45 EST
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13:00 EST

Break | Pause
Monday January 23, 2023 13:00 - 13:15 EST
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13:00 EST

(Affiche d'étudiant) (Séance sur demand difusée) Comment naviguer le choix de carrière? L’autocompassion, une boussole vers des objectifs plus autodéterminés et l’autoefficacité de carrière
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Viviane Poirier

Étudiante à la maîtrise en counseling de carrière, Université du Québec à Montréal

Monday January 23, 2023 13:00 - 13:15 EST
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  Recorded Poster Sessions

13:00 EST

(Student poster) (On demand session released) Engaged Scholarship and Critical Realism: A Bricolage Methodological Approach for Career Development Research
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Joel Murphy

PhD Candidate, Educational Studies, Mount St Vincent University

Monday January 23, 2023 13:00 - 13:15 EST
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  Recorded Poster Sessions

13:00 EST

(Student poster) (On demand session released) Exploring the Impact of a Public Speaking Workshop on the Career Adaptability Resources of Undecided University Students
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Michael Ford

PhD Candidate, Simon Fraser University

Monday January 23, 2023 13:00 - 13:15 EST
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  Recorded Poster Sessions

13:00 EST

(Student poster) (On demand session released) Logiques de participation de jeunes sans diplôme d’études secondaires dans un modèle d’obligation de participation aux programmes d’intégration sociale et professionnelle au Québec
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Mouhamadou Moustapha Sow

PhD student, Université de Sherbrooke

Monday January 23, 2023 13:00 - 13:15 EST
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  Recorded Poster Sessions

13:00 EST

(Student Poster) (On-Demand Session Release) Legacy Learning & Career Development: Students as Agents of Change
Speakers
avatar for Hannah Celinski

Hannah Celinski

Assistant Professor Arts & Integrated Studies, Department Head, University of the Fraser Valley
Hannah Celinski is an Assistant Professor and Department Head at the University of the Fraser Valley. She is a skilled facilitator that uses emerging work-integrated learning and creativity development to help students become future ready.

Monday January 23, 2023 13:00 - 13:15 EST
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  Recorded Poster Sessions

13:00 EST

(Student poster) (On-demand session released) Study of the Impact of Adaptive Learning, Literature Review
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Aziz Mimoudi

PhD Student, second year, Sherbrooke University

Monday January 23, 2023 13:00 - 13:15 EST
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  Recorded Poster Sessions

13:00 EST

(Student Poster) (On-demand session released) Teleworking Couples Cultivating Work-life Wellness: Preliminary Results
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Rebecca Como

Student Researcher, University of Calgary

Monday January 23, 2023 13:00 - 13:15 EST
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  Recorded Poster Sessions

13:00 EST

(Student Poster) (On-demand session released) Winning in Open Learning Relationships: A Partnership in Higher Education with Industry
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Sonja Johnston

PhD Candidate, Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary

Monday January 23, 2023 13:00 - 13:15 EST
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  Recorded Poster Sessions

13:15 EST

A Roadmap to Success: Equity & Youth Employment
We will be presenting the core areas of delivery for the Black Achievers Program, focusing on understanding the positive impact of employment/education mentorship programs for Black Youth & 2SLGBTQIA+ youth to remove barriers to employment. Furthermore, we will explore how to effectively offer employment programs to racialized newcomer youth.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Understand the positive impact of employment/education mentorship programs for Black youth
  • Work with 2SLGBTQIA+ youth to remove barriers to employment
  • How to effectively offer employment programs for racialized newcomer youth
Speakers
avatar for Adela Colhon

Adela Colhon

General Manager, YMCA of Greater Toronto
Adela Colhon, General Manager, Employment and Community at the YMCA of Greater Toronto, is responsible for a variety of programs both national/provincial in scope. Adela has studied Management at the Schulich School of Business, York University, holds a BS in engineering.
avatar for Ellah Mangwiza

Ellah Mangwiza

Manager, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, YMCA of Greater Toronto
Ellah Mangwiza is a member of the YMCA of Greater Toronto's Black Experience Staff Advisory Committee. She co-develops/facilitates the employee training for "Confronting Anti-Black Racism." Ellah is dedicated to helping improve diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to associations... Read More →
avatar for Naureen Islam

Naureen Islam

Manager of Newcomer Youth Settlement Programs, YMCA of Greater Toronto
Naureen Islam is the Manager of Newcomer Youth Settlement Programs that oversees the Y's Newcomer Youth Leadership Development and Internship Programs. She is passionate about co-creating opportunities for youth empowerment and self-efficacy.
avatar for Samantha Adebiyi

Samantha Adebiyi

Program Co-ordinator, Employment and Immigrant Services, YMCA of Greater Toronto
Samantha Adebiyi is the Program Co-ordinator at the YMCA Black Achievers Mentoring Program, a member of the YMCA Black Employees Staff Advisory Committee, an Anti-Black Racism facilitator, and part of the Pickering Library Anti-Black Working Group. Samantha is passionate in developing/delivering... Read More →

Monday January 23, 2023 13:15 - 14:00 EST
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  Block - Bloc 1 - Live Concurrent Sessions (Séances concomitantes en direct)

13:15 EST

Career Development as a Lever for Poverty Reduction | Le développement de carrière comme levier de réduction de la pauvreté
The rise in precarious work and the cost of living are threatening to widen Canada's poverty gap. We know anecdotally that career strategies and services can help reduce poverty in our communities, but where's the hard evidence? This session examines the evidence tracked by three demonstration projects and invites participants to share best practices and co-strategize on building the evidence base.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Explore how career development can contribute to poverty reduction
  • Examine the data points that inform practice and build evidence
  • Co-conceive of ways to create, share and promote an evidence-base

L’augmentation de la précarité de l’emploi et du coût de la vie menace de creuser le fossé de la pauvreté au Canada. Nous savons de manière anecdotique que les stratégies et les services d’orientation professionnelle peuvent contribuer à réduire la pauvreté dans nos collectivités, mais où se trouvent les données probantes tangibles de cette tendance? Cette séance porte sur les données probantes suivies dans le cadre de trois projets de démonstration et invite les participants à mettre en commun leurs meilleures pratiques et à élaborer ensemble une stratégie pour créer une base de données probantes.

Objectifs d’apprentissage :
  • Explorer comment le développement de carrière peut contribuer à la réduction de la pauvreté
  • Examiner les points de données qui viennent éclairer la pratique et constituent des données probantes
  • Concevoir ensemble des moyens de créer, de partager et de promouvoir une base de données probantes

Speakers
avatar for Donnalee Bell

Donnalee Bell

Managing Director | Directrice générale, Canadian Career Development Foundation | Fondation canadienne pour le développement de la carrière
Donnalee Bell is the Canadian Career Development Foundation's Managing Director. She has led and developed many pan-Canadian career initiatives, programs and tools, including the featured project in this presentation: In Motion & Momentum+.Donnalee Bell est la directrice générale... Read More →
avatar for Andrew Reddin

Andrew Reddin

Chief Operating Officer | Chef de l’exploitation, NPower Canada
Andrew Reddin (he/him) is COO of NPower Canada, a charitable organization that launches underserved jobseekers into digital careers. He oversees the expansion of NPower Canada's workforce development programs across Canada.Andrew Reddin est chef de l’exploitation de NPower Canada... Read More →
avatar for Sareena Hopkins

Sareena Hopkins

Executive Director | Directeur général, Canadian Career Development Foundation | Fondation canadienne pour le développement de la carrière
Sareena Hopkins works to strengthen the reach and impact of the career development sector by moving from ideas to action in areas of public policy, research and development, capacity building and advocacy. She is the Chair of the International Centre for Career Development and Public... Read More →

Monday January 23, 2023 13:15 - 14:00 EST
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  Block - Bloc 1 - Live Concurrent Sessions (Séances concomitantes en direct)

13:15 EST

L'intervention psychosociale en contexte de nature et d'aventure en orientation
Présentation des bénéfices de l'approche innovante de l'intervention par la nature et l'aventure pour le développement de la connaissance de soi, la prise de conscience des compétences/des limites, le développement de l'estime personnelle, l'autorégulation, la consolidation d'équipe et bien plus. Nous vous ferons découvrir les leviers importants de cette approche et comment l'utiliser à bon escient.

Objectifs d’apprentissage :
  • Les bases de l'approche IPNA
  • Les bénéfices de l'approche en orientation
  • Des outils et conseils pour les projets en nature

Speakers
avatar for Élyse Joubert

Élyse Joubert

Conseillère d'orientation, Élyse Joubert, conseillère d'orientation
Je suis conseillère d'orientation en pratique privée et j'ai développé une expertise pour travailler auprès de la clientèle d'athlètes. Je détiens baccalauréat en psychologie et une Maitrise en science de l'orientation.
avatar for Sébastien Rojo

Sébastien Rojo

Directeur général, Ex Situ Expérience
Rattaché au département de psychoéducation de l'UQTR comme chercheur en intervention psychosociale par la nature et l'aventure, Sébastien est directeur général chez Ex Situ Expérience spécialisé en intervention, formation et recherche en IPNA.

Monday January 23, 2023 13:15 - 14:00 EST
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  Block - Bloc 1 - Live Concurrent Sessions (Séances concomitantes en direct)

13:15 EST

Reclaim Your Empathy!
Empathy holds the key to greater resilience. As we navigate an unstable labour market and witness global decreases in wellness, reclaiming your empathy and building compassion has never been more important. Whether you're a leader or career practitioner, understanding and developing empathy benefits you and others personally and professionally. Discover strategies for growing your empathy and turning it into action.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Define and explore the importance of empathy
  • Review how empathy increases individual, team, and organizational resilience
  • Identify strategies for developing and turning empathy into action
Speakers
avatar for Crystal Dolliver

Crystal Dolliver

Training Co-ordinator, Agilec
Crystal Dolliver has over 20 years' experience assisting individuals to upskill and find new purpose. She is an experienced facilitator, employment coach and certified Emotions and Behaviours at Work facilitator.
avatar for Jacqueline Smith-Jordan

Jacqueline Smith-Jordan

Project Leader, Agilec
Jacqueline Smith-Jordan has over 10 years' experience coaching individuals. Certified as a Work-Life Strategist, with experience in life skills and employment coaching, she has a keen interest in helping individuals achieve their personal and professional goals.

Monday January 23, 2023 13:15 - 14:00 EST
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  Block - Bloc 1 - Live Concurrent Sessions (Séances concomitantes en direct)

14:15 EST

How to Make Labour Market Information More Inclusive
Timely labour market information (LMI) is important in any discussion about skills development but the question remains how LMI can advance equity, diversity and inclusion. This session will identify the top in-demand skills sought by Canadian employers and draw upon the principles of behavioural economics to discuss how career and skills training services can make LMI more inclusive.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Understand the top skills sought by employers by occupation type
  • Apply a behavioural economics perspective to career services programming
  • Recommendations for designing inclusive skills training and career development services


Speakers
avatar for Wendy Cukier

Wendy Cukier

Founder and Academic Director, Diversity Institute
Wendy Cukier, Professor in the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University, is the founder of the Diversity Institute and Academic Research Director of the FSC and WEKH and other large collaborative projects.

Monday January 23, 2023 14:15 - 15:15 EST
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  Block - Bloc 2 - Live Concurrent Sessions (Séances concomitantes en direct)

14:15 EST

Indigenous Career Navigators Program (ICNP)
The ICNP assists Indigenous employees, who are working in the federal public service, to navigate their careers. They offer career advice and recommendations. They also support Indigenous recruitment, retention and advancement in a culturally safe environment.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Encourage Indigenous peoples to come work in the public service
  • Showcase Indigenous recruitment, retention, and career advancement efforts
  • Promote supports for Indigenous employees for an inclusive workplace
Speakers
avatar for April J. Adams (she/her)

April J. Adams (she/her)

Indigenous Talent Advisor (ITA), Indigenous Talent Resource Centre (ITRC) Indigenous Career Navigators Program (ICNP)  Knowledge Circle for Indigenous Inclusion (KCII)
As a mom, caregiver, community member, lifelong learner and Cree Nation Indigenous women registered under the Indian Act; April Adams knows first-hand how tough our current situation can seem. Forever the optimist, she sees the amazing opportunity we have to proactively ask positive... Read More →

Monday January 23, 2023 14:15 - 15:15 EST
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  Block - Bloc 2 - Live Concurrent Sessions (Séances concomitantes en direct)

14:15 EST

Well-being and the Impact of Career l Le bien-être et l’effet du développement de carrière
Crisis often sharpens the impact of the things that matter most. The pandemic accelerated many workplace trends, and intensified many factors that impact well-being and work. There has been an increase in the overlap of work and “life,” which goes well beyond the impact of working from home to include an increase in sensitivity to stress and a sense of instability in the employee-employer relationship.

Learning Outcomes:
  • An understanding of the shift in mental well-being and workplace relationships
  • Knowledge of the key factors that make a difference in work experience and employee well-being
  • Recommendations for both employees and employers

Une crise accentue souvent l’incidence des choses qui comptent le plus. La pandémie a accéléré de nombreuses tendances en milieu de travail et a intensifié plusieurs facteurs ayant une incidence sur le bien-être et le travail. Le travail et la « vie de tous les jours » font de plus en plus partie d’une même réalité et ce phénomène va bien au-delà de l’incidence du travail à domicile. Il se traduit par une sensibilité accrue au stress et par un sentiment d’instabilité dans le cadre de la relation employé-employeur.

Objectifs d’apprentissage
  • Une compréhension de l’évolution du bien-être mental et des relations sur le lieu de travail
  • La connaissance des facteurs clés qui changent le cours des choses au niveau de l’expérience de travail et du bien-être des employés
  • Des recommandations pour les employés et les employeurs



Speakers
avatar for Paula Allen

Paula Allen

Global Leader and SVP, Research and Total Wellbeing l Directrice mondiale et première vice-présidente, Recherche et mieux-être global, LifeWorks
Paula Allen is the Global Leader and SVP, Research and Total Wellbeing at LifeWorks. She is a well-recognized expert in workplace mental health, learning strategies, disability management and workplace trends, and a sought-after speaker. Paula has more than 20 years of experience... Read More →

Monday January 23, 2023 14:15 - 15:15 EST
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  Block - Bloc 2 - Live Concurrent Sessions (Séances concomitantes en direct)

15:15 EST

Break, Hallway Meetings | Pause, rencontres informelles
These video-based group (4-5 people) matchmaking sessions take place during one break each day. If you sign up for Hallway Meetings, CERIC will randomly match you with other attendees and schedule the Zoom Meeting in your personal schedule in the virtual conference platform. Attendees interested in participating in Hallway Meetings can sign up when they register on the Cannexus registration form.

Il s’agit de séances vidéo de jumelage avec un groupe de 4-5 participants qui ont lieu pendant une pause chaque jour. Si vous vous inscrivez aux réunions informelles, le CERIC vous jumellera au hasard avec un groupe des participants et inscrira une réunion Zoom à votre calendrier personnel dans la plateforme virtuelle du congrès. Les participants souhaitant prendre part aux rencontres informelles peuvent s’y inscrire au moment de remplir le formulaire d’inscription au congrès Cannexus.
Monday January 23, 2023 15:15 - 15:45 EST
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15:45 EST

(On-demand session released) "Micro-credentials and Me" for Career Practitioners
Micro-credentials and digital badges are fast becoming a great way to develop and recognize skills in workers and connect them with employer needs for rewarding careers. As a career practitioner, find out how you can harness the power of this recognition technology for your clients, and for your own career. Earn a badge for your professional learning in this session!

Learning Outcomes:
  • Define Open Badges with examples such as micro-credentials
  • Describe how micro-credentials and other badges can make skills visible
  • Explain how badges can help under-represented populations advance their careers
Speakers
avatar for Don Presant

Don Presant

President, CanCred by Learning Agents
Don Presant is an international consultant and advocate for micro-credentials and digital badges using Open Badges. He is President of CanCred by Learning Agents, a leading Canadian Open Badges service for careers and lifelong learning.

Monday January 23, 2023 15:45 - 16:30 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

15:45 EST

(On-demand session released) A Multi-Discipline Collaboration in Co-operative Education Course Development
Co-operative education has a long history in Canada and is based on experiential learning (EL) theory. This presentation is inspired by recent research and work, Unlocking the Career Development Value Within Experiential Learning, by One LifeWorks and CERIC (2021). Building on this work and others, this project explores best practices for EL pedagogy to design innovative and inclusive curriculum.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Identify best practices in EL course development
  • Develop new reflective pedagogy for co-op courses
  • Integrate meaningful, innovative and inclusive curriculum
Speakers
avatar for Leanne Mihalicz

Leanne Mihalicz

Co-op Instructor, Thompson Rivers University
Leanne Mihalicz is a tenure-track faculty member in Career and Experiential Learning at TRU and has been an educator for over 18 years. She is passionate about connecting students and community through experiential learning opportunities.
avatar for Sarah Gibson

Sarah Gibson

Co-op Instructor, Thompson Rivers University
Sarah Gibson is a tenure-track faculty member in Career and Experiential Learning at TRU and has over 20 years of professional experience in public, private, and non-profit sectors, including 14 years in BC post-secondary education.
avatar for Jamie Noakes

Jamie Noakes

Co-op Instructor, Thompson Rivers University
Jamie Noakes is a tenure-track faculty member in Career and Experiential Learning at TRU with 13 years' post-secondary experience. Currently, Jamie is the Business Co-op Instructor for the Bob Gagliardi School of Business and Economics.
avatar for Harshita Dhiman

Harshita Dhiman

Co-op Instructor, Thompson Rivers University
Harshita Dhiman is a Business Co-op Instructor with over two years of experience working with diverse populations. She is passionate about developing instructional, counselling and career coaching skills.

Monday January 23, 2023 15:45 - 16:30 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

15:45 EST

(On-demand session released) An Indigenous Skills for Success Journey
Funded by the Office of Skills for Success, Douglas College and Paintedstone & Associates Learning Systems are in the process of refreshing the original "An Aboriginal Essential Skills Journey: Planting the Seeds for Growth" to reflect the new Skills for Success framework. This is a national project and there is an opportunity to pilot the curriculum in spring 2023.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Understand the transition from Essential Skills to Skills for Success
  • Be aware that a new tool will be available
  • Learn about an opportunity to test the material
Speakers
avatar for Francesca de Bastiani

Francesca de Bastiani

Skills for Success Co-ordinator, Paintedstone & Associates Learning Systems (PALS)
Francesca de Bastiani has over 30 years' experience in employment and training with a focus on Indigenous adult learners. She is a Skills for Success practitioner and holds a master's of education in curriculum development and diversity.
avatar for Pamela Tetarenko

Pamela Tetarenko

Associate Director, Douglas College
Pam Tetarenko is a Skills for Success leader and has developed and managed local, national and international projects. Pam holds a master’s of education in work and learning and is a Certified Career Development Practitioner.
avatar for Colleen Yamamoto

Colleen Yamamoto

Skills for Success Co-Coordinator, Paintedstone & Associates Learning Systems (PALS)
Colleen Yamamoto has been the AESGT project co-ordinator since 2006. She is an Essential Skills/Skills for Success practitioner. She has over 20 years working with First Nations communities in employment and training.
avatar for Danica Isherwood

Danica Isherwood

Programs Co-ordinator, Douglas College
Danica Isherwood has her CCDP and Vocational Rehabilitation designations and is trained in Skills for Success. As a firm believer in lifelong learning and continuous upskilling, she supports clients to build skill and career efficacy.

Monday January 23, 2023 15:45 - 16:30 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

15:45 EST

(On-demand session released) CareerAtlas: Unlocking Career Potential Through AI Technology
CareerAtlas is an intelligent online platform specially designed to support career coaches, employment counsellors and jobseekers to unlock their career potential. Using AI and LMI, CareerAtlas guides users through their career journey, providing personalized job recommendations, learning programs and next steps. Join us to learn more about using enhanced LMI data and employment projections to support your clients career path.
Speakers
avatar for Anja Moore-Heighington

Anja Moore-Heighington

Product Manager, Ontario Tourism Education Corporation
Anja Moore-Heighington leads the planning, development and execution of CareerAtlas at OTEC, a new technology asset designed to improve the access, experience and fluidity of supports forjob seekers and employment service providers.
avatar for Dr. Jane Rowan

Dr. Jane Rowan

Senior Project Manager, Design and Evaluation, Ontario Tourism Education Corporation
Jane Rowan is responsible for the continuous intellectual development of OTEC's data insights, including LMI research and forecasting for Ontario's Tourism Industry. She supports OTEC translate data-led insights into innovative-based solutions.

Monday January 23, 2023 15:45 - 16:30 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

15:45 EST

(On-demand session released) Cracking Career Literacy! Engaging Youth in Portfolio Creation
Research continues to show the value of self-knowledge when making career decisions. The reality is that youth don't need to know where they are exactly headed since life throws obstacles and opportunities that change any set career plan. However, they need to be able to confidently make career decisions. Using an Education Career Portfolio will help them do that!

Learning Outcomes:
  • Learn the value of creating an Education Career Portfolio
  • Tips to determine what to include in a Portfolio
  • Engage youth in creating an Education Career Portfolio
Speakers
avatar for Hoda Kilani

Hoda Kilani

President & Founder, Right Career Fit
Hoda Kilani is a Certified Professional Career Coach and President and founder of Right Career Fit. She's on a mission to have #careerliteracy trend across social media. If you care to join her, reach out!

Monday January 23, 2023 15:45 - 16:30 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

15:45 EST

(On-demand session released) Leading for Greater Impact: A Systems Approach
Effective leadership within career development organizations is critical to best support staff and community members, especially amidst uncertainty and change. This session will focus on the Nova Scotia Works system's approach to strengthening leadership capacities across the province. We'll highlight the participatory design process as well as key leadership competencies/development opportunities that emerged from interviews, communities of practice and research.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Understand emerging best practices for effectively leading career development organizations
  • Explore a case study for implementing province-wide, responsive leadership development
  • Resources/approaches to strengthen relationships, collaboration and impact within your organization
Speakers
avatar for Jess Popp

Jess Popp

Manager of Partnerships and Engagement, Centre for Employment Innovation
As the Centre for Employment Innovation's Manager of Partnerships and Engagement, Jess Popp strongly believes that collaboration, critical reflection and learning, and collective action are necessary to create inclusive and thriving communities.
avatar for Jack Kennedy

Jack Kennedy

Future of Leadership Intern, Centre for Employment Innovation
Jack Kennedy is a current StFX student from Antigonish, Nova Scotia double majoring in economics and finance. Jack is presently working within the Centre of Employment Innovation, filling the Future of Leadership intern role.

Monday January 23, 2023 15:45 - 16:30 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

15:45 EST

(On-demand session released) Older Workers: Well-being and Career Engagement
Career engagement and support is important throughout an individual's career life. Career re-engagement of post-retirement age workers is a growing trend and has potential shared benefits for employers and employees, including increased productivity, intergenerational knowledge sharing, and job satisfaction. To support mature workers' career engagement (or re-engagement), an understanding is needed of their motivations, including financial, social and well-being.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Conceptualize the needs and motivations of older workers
  • Practical techniques for supporting well-being and career engagement
  • Promote policy and advocacy for older workers
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Luke

Jennifer Luke

Research Fellow, University of Southern Queensland
Dr. Jennifer Luke is a careers, employability and well-beingresearcher at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. Her main focus on age diversity and inter-generational community and workforce development. She is the Queensland State President of the Career Development Association... Read More →
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William Borgen

Professor (Counselling Psychology), University of British Columbia
William Borgen is Professor, Counselling Psychology (UBC). He has extensive experience researching and developing life transitions and career programs. His work has been adapted for Bhutan, Denmark, Finland, Hungary and Sweden. He recently investigated the experience of people successfully... Read More →
avatar for Roberta Borgen

Roberta Borgen

President, Life Strategies Ltd.
Dr. Roberta Borgen (Neault), President of Life Strategies Ltd. is an award-winning career development professional and counsellor-educator. Co-developer of the Career Engagement model and author/co-author/editor of numerous books for career development practitioners and clients, Roberta... Read More →

Monday January 23, 2023 15:45 - 16:30 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

15:45 EST

(On-demand session released) The Role of Accompaniment in Career Practice
Effective career practice cannot be reduced to output. The client has a deep need to be, and to feel, accompanied. This presentation shares qualitative data from clients on what makes them feel accompanied, and whether online work enables a sense of accompaniment. Also covered are practical recommendations for increasing the client experience of accompaniment.

Learning Outcomes:
  • An understanding of what the client perceives as accompaniment
  • Acquire actionable recommendations regarding accompaniment in practice
  • A sense of how accompaniment works in delivering services online
Speakers
avatar for Bernie McFarlane

Bernie McFarlane

Career Development Practitioner, Find Your Way to Work
A CICA-registered practitioner, Bernie McFarlane manages the post-secondary career education of hospitality students, and assists them into employment. She also runs her own business, working with clients from various industries, including people from refugee backgrounds.

Monday January 23, 2023 15:45 - 16:30 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

15:45 EST

(On-demand session released) They're Here! Generation Z Career Directions
As Generation Z continues its entry into the workforce, its members bring fresh perspectives for work, along with unique career expectations. In this session, we tap into what is known so far about this Generation, and how this information informs effective career development support for Gen Z, now and into the future.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Define who Generation Z is and what makes them unique
  • Separate the facts from some myths about Generation Z
  • Identify what Generation Z values most about their career futures
Speakers
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Tara Beaton

Independent Consultant, Tara Beaton
With over 25 years of combined experience in training and supporting the career development of people with disabilities, Tara Beaton is passionate about lifelong learning, and about diverse and accessible workplaces.

Monday January 23, 2023 15:45 - 16:30 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

15:45 EST

(On-demand session released) Why Communicating What You Do Matters
Career development work is important. As CDPs, we often excel at supporting our clients, but focus less on communicating the value we bring to other audiences such as funders, employers, senior leadership and the broader community. This session focuses on how all CDPs can tell their stories, share meaningful metrics, and leverage communications and marketing techniques to reach key stakeholders.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Identifying your key stakeholders and what's important to them
  • Adjusting your stories/metrics so that they resonate with stakeholders
  • Understanding practical strategies you can implement right away
Speakers
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Kristin Vandegriend

Senior Consultant, Career Story
Kristin Vandegriend is a strategic learning consultant with 15+ years of experience in career development, employer engagement and training. She brings expertise in communications strategies for career development organizations.

Monday January 23, 2023 15:45 - 16:30 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

15:45 EST

(On-demand session released) Workforce Development: Pathways to Work for Youth with Disabilities
This session presents highlights of an initiative led by PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs in partnership with George Brown College, to create an integrated workforce program model with the goal of achieving direct, measurable and sustainable employment for youth with intellectual disabilities. The partnership model supports youths' seamless transition from skills training and employment services through to gainful employment.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Better understand the PTP-GBC program model currently in pilot phase
  • Learn about the unique approaches used by employment services staff
  • Learn about the unique integration of education, services and supports
Speakers
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Aleksandra Popovic

Partnership Liason, PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs
Aleksandra Popovic's experience includes co-ordination, management and research, as well adult educational resource development. A faculty member and assessor at George Brown College, Aleksandra is the partnership liaison on the PTP-GBC project for the College Vocational Program... Read More →
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Bernadette Beaupre

Project Manager, PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs
Bernadette Beaupre has over 25 years’ experience in project design/management, implementation and evaluation of adult education, employment, language training and essential skills programs. Bernadette has worked as an Executive Director of several non-profit provincial advocacy... Read More →

Monday January 23, 2023 15:45 - 16:30 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

15:45 EST

(Séance sur demande diffusée) Accompagnement distance: transfert et adaptation des savoirs professionnels
Les mesures sanitaires imposées afin de contrer la Covid 19 ont fait en sorte d'accélérer l'apport des technologies numériques dans l'accompagnement de diverses clientèles. Nous présenterons les résultats d'une recherche menée avant la Covid 19 auprès de conseillères et conseillers d'orientation du Québec, portant sur le transfert et l'adaptation des savoirs professionnels acquis de la formation initiale et de l'expérience.

Objectifs d’apprentissage :
  • Réfléchir aux enjeux déontologqiues
  • S'informer sur les données probantes portant sur accompagnement à distance
  • Réfléchir sur sa propre pratique
Speakers
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Michel Turcotte

Doctorant, Université Laval
Michel Turcotte est conseiller d'orientation et psychologue. Michel a entrepris depuis 2013 à l'Université Laval une thèse de doctorat sur l'accompagnement en orientation professionnelle à distance.

Monday January 23, 2023 15:45 - 16:30 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)
 
Tuesday, January 24
 

10:00 EST

#ImmigrantsWork: Activating Employers in Co-Designing Inclusive Hiring Practices
Activating employers and industry/employer-facing organizations in building inclusive recruitment and hiring strategies that incorporate immigrant talent is critical to Canada's economy. WES has partnered with several communities to implement a community engagement initiative driven by local stakeholders focused on immigrant employment. As WES scales the initiative across the country, some participants will share their experience, insights and lessons learned.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Approaches to engaging local employers on co-designing strategies and tools
  • Strategies to support relationship-building among employers and community organizations
  • How to build employer awareness about skilled immigrant talent pools
Speakers
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Angelique Reddy-Kalala

Immigration Strategy Officer, City of Moncton
Angelique Reddy-Kalala leads the implementation of the City of Moncton's immigration strategy. She is an experienced economic, immigration and community development professional with a demonstrated history of working in government and the not-for-profit sector.
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Daniel Cervan-Gil

Senior Manager, Employer Initiatives, World Education Services
Daniel Cervan-Gil leads WES' work with employers, employer-facing organizations, regional and municipal actors to create and socialize solutions, strategies and new tools related to the recruitment, retention and reskilling of immigrants.
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David Yan

Manager, Employer Solutions, World Education Services
David Yan manages WES placed-based solutions initiatives that mobilize and support employers. With lived experiences across three continents, he is enthusiastic in exploring pathways that enable people from diverse backgrounds feel respected and belonged in workplaces.
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Nora Whittington

Community Engagement Co-ordinator, Immigration Partnership, Region of Waterloo
Nora Whittington leads the co-ordination of the "Working" pillar of the Immigration Partnership. She works closely with various service providers, employers and the community to promote change in the area of hiring immigrants.
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Sarah Hickman

Policy Officer, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Division, Regional Municipality of Durham
Sarah Hickman helps to co-ordinate the Local Immigration Partnership (LIP), a community-based, multi-sector partnership to prepare the community to participate in attraction, settlement and inclusion of newcomers across Durham.

Tuesday January 24, 2023 10:00 - 10:45 EST
TBA
  Block - Bloc 4 - Live Concurrent Sessions (Séances concomitantes en direct)

10:00 EST

Navigating a Post-Pandemic Job Market I Naviguer dans un marché du travail post-pandémique
The pandemic has brought both positive and challenging changes to the local job market where new industries have emerged and older industries have had to evolve. Priority industries have changed in hierarchy and professionals have had to adjust or diversify their skillset to stay employed. We will be going over some of these changes and how to navigate them successfully.

Learning Outcomes
  • Importance of skills development (hard, soft and transferrable)
  • Newcomer job market integration points for success
  • Diversifying skillsets and wearing multiple hats (age of technology)

La pandémie a apporté des changements à la fois positifs et négatifs au marché du travail local : de nouvelles industries sont apparues et les anciennes ont dû évoluer. La hiérarchie a changé au sein des industries prioritaires et les professionnels ont dû s’adapter ou diversifier leurs compétences pour garder leur emploi. Nous allons passer en revue certains de ces changements et la manière de s’y retrouver.
Objectifs d’apprentissage
  • Importance du perfectionnement des compétences (techniques, non techniques et transférables)
  • Points pour favoriser la réussite de l’intégration des nouveaux arrivants sur le marché du travail
  • Diversification des compétences et port de plusieurs chapeaux (ère de la technologie)
Speakers
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Sunee Samuel

Career Services Manager / Employment Training Consultant I Gestionnaire des services d’orientation professionnelle/conseillère en formation à l’emploi, Niagara College - Toronto / GUS Canada
Sunee Samuel is a career development specialist with certifications in diversity equity & inclusion, image consulting and leadership development. Sunee has been an employment training curriculum developer with the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia and is passionate about helping... Read More →

Tuesday January 24, 2023 10:00 - 10:45 EST
TBA
  Block - Bloc 4 - Live Concurrent Sessions (Séances concomitantes en direct)

11:00 EST

Around the World- Session I Séance Autour du monde: Finding Career Clarity Beyond Vocational Assessments I Trouver la lucidité professionnelle au-delà des évaluations professionnelles
This session will focus on how to build on the contribution provided by vocational assessments, what's changed post-pandemic, where the career planning industry is heading and how to use new methods to help clients find careers with a purpose that also pays well.

These methods are also proven to help people bounce back from unemployment faster and manage toxic environments so they're "recession/pandemic proof".

Learning Outcomes:
  • Understand how to adjust vocational assessments for today's market
  • Learn the 5 pillars for finding career clarity
  • Apply one tool to help clients bounce-back from unemployment faster

Cette séance portera sur les sujets suivants : tirer profit des évaluations professionnelles, ce qui a changé après la pandémie, l’orientation du secteur de la planification de carrière et comment utiliser de nouvelles méthodes pour aider les clients à trouver une carrière enrichissante et bien rémunérée.
Ces méthodes sont également éprouvées pour aider les gens à se remettre plus rapidement d’une période de chômage et à gérer les milieux toxiques, de sorte qu’ils sont « à l’épreuve des récessions et des pandémies ».

Objectifs d’apprentissage :
  • Comprenez comment adapter les évaluations professionnelles au marché d’aujourd’hui
  • Apprenez les cinq piliers pour trouver la lucidité professionnelle
  • Utilisez un seul outil pour aider vos clients à se remettre plus rapidement d’une période de chômage
Speakers
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Silviu Cojocaru

President, Career Hero
Silviu Cojocaru is a UK-based career coach specializing in helping fellow millennials find and transition into meaningful careers collaborated with Steve Miller to create Career Hero Academy, an online program designed specifically for employment agencies.Silviu Cojocaru du Royaume-Uni... Read More →
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Steve Miller

President, Implicit Career Search
Steve Miller is a renowned expert in Canada and creator of Implicit Career Search, a purpose-driven career planning program. For 30 years, he has helped thousands of people from prisoners to CEOs develop meaningful careers.Expert renommé au Canada, Steve Miller est le créateur d’Implicit... Read More →


Tuesday January 24, 2023 11:00 - 11:45 EST
TBA
  Hybrid (virtual & in-person) | Hybride (virtuel et en personne), Virtual platform streamed into Shaw Centre | Plateforme virtuelle diffusée au Centre Shaw

11:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Addressing Talent Gaps in Emerging Fields: Cybersecurity Example
This interactive session discussess lessons learned related to cybersecurity talent generation in Canada and presents an example of a proven cohort-based talent pipeline strategy that draws from non-traditional talent pools to meet industry need. The session with finish with an exploration of how the model can be applied to different emerging fields.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Identify talent development requirements in emerging fields
  • Explore using different talent pools to address skill gaps
  • Examine alternative pathways for talent development
Speakers
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Rushmi Hasham

Director of Development, Accelerated Cybersecurity Training Programs, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan Univeristy
Rushmi Hasham is the Director of Development, Accelerated Cybersecurity Training Programs at the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan University. An innovative cybersecurity thought leader, she focuses on developing unique cybersecurity workforce development solution... Read More →
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Randy Purse

Senior Cybersecurity Advisor, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan Univeristy
Randy Purse is the Senior Cybersecurity Advisor for training and education at the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University. He has a PhD in education and over two decades experience in learning and workforce development.

Tuesday January 24, 2023 11:00 - 11:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

11:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Career Launcher Internships: The Evolution of EDI
Funded by the Government of Canada as part of their Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), Career Launcher gives jobseekers access to training and meaningful employment. As YESS evolved, increasing its focus on supporting youth facing barriers to employment, our program has shifted to meet new targets and increased representation of these youth to help launch their careers.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Understand Career Launcher's approach to EDI
  • Impact on internships provided
  • Strengthening college/partner relationships through EDI
Speakers
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John Thomas

Senior Program Officer, Colleges and Institutes Canada
John Thomas is a Senior Program Officer with Career Launcher. His experience spans recruitment in post-secondary (Odyssey & Explore Official Languages Programs, Memorial University, Université de Moncton and the CPA Atlantic School of Business).
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Mireille Watts

Senior Program Officer, Colleges and Institutes Canada
Mireille Watts, a Senior Program Officer with Career Launcher, has over a decade of project management and communications experience in the not-for-profit and public sectors (CICan, the Ottawa Hospital and HOPE - Helping Other People Everywhere).

Tuesday January 24, 2023 11:00 - 11:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

11:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Certification: Does It Really Improve Practice?
With growing interest in a national Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) certification program, this session will share preliminary findings of a research project examining the impact of Nova Scotia's CCDP Certification process on career development practice in the province. Project partners are the Nova Scotia Career Development Association and the Centre for Employment Innovation, Coady Institute, St. Francis Xavier University.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Understand impacts of the practitioner-led approach to program development
  • Connect the use of recognition of prior learning (RPL) and mentorship to program success
  • Examine the CCDP process's impacts on career development practice
Speakers
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Marian Turniawan

Research Co-ordinator, Centre for Employment Innovation, Coady Institute, St. Francis Xavier University
Marian Turniawan, Research Co-ordinator at the Centre for Employment Innovation (CEI), Coady Institute, StFX, has a background in qualitative research and supports community-based projects at the CEI through research and developmental evaluation.
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Lindsay Guitard

Certification Manager and Registrar, Nova Scotia Career Development Association
Lindsay Guitard, Registrar and Certification Manager, Nova Scotia Career Development Association, has a background in hospital administration, human resources and eight years' experience in the management and delivery of certification programs.
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Paula Romanow

Manager of Research and Evaluation, Centre for Employment Innovation, Coady Institute, St. Francis Xavier University
Dr. Paula Romanow, Manager of Research & Evaluation, Centre for Employment Innovation, StFX, and former Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Career Development Association, has been deeply involved with certification both nationally and in Nova Scotia since 2012.
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Teresa Francis

Director of Learning and Professional Practice, Nova Scotia Career Development Association
Teresa Francis, Director of Learning and Professional Practice, Nova Scotia Career Development Association, is a specialist in the Recognition of Prior Learning and has extensive experience in the training and certification of career development practitioners.

Tuesday January 24, 2023 11:00 - 11:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

11:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Changing the Conversation for Career Readiness
Student debt, doubts about degrees, and fears of unemployment are three components that I have identified as the challenges faced by the youth when considering their future career aspirations. Education builds knowledge and capacity, but poor career guidance makes career readiness unachievable.This presentation will discuss the importance of closing the gap between secondary education and the world of work.

Learning Outcomes:
  • To create career readiness awareness
  • To ignite intentions to build career guidance
  • To inspire actions for collaboration

Speakers
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Maria Vitoratos

Careers Educator, Self-Employed
Maria Vitoratos is the founder of the UAE Careers Community, an independent careers consultant and an active member of the global careers community. She continues to disrupt the careers conversation from degree-focused to employability-driven.

Tuesday January 24, 2023 11:00 - 11:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

11:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Don't Forget Your Sunscreen! Post-Pandemic Interview Strategies
While many elements of how we work have changed, one thing remains the same. The fear and anxiety associated with job interviews! During this session, participants will learn to adapt to the SPF (Skills, Passion & Fit) interview philosophy. By applying "sunscreen," we can learn more about ourselves and be able to answer all sorts of job interview questions effectively.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Develop a sense of self-awareness
  • Review how to answer difficult interview questions
  • Apply the SPF concept to any kind of job interview
Speakers
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Lidia Siino

Employment Counsellor, YWCA
Lidia Siino is a career development practitioner with over 20 years of experience. As a career educator, she enjoys teaching and coaching jobseekers of all ages and at all levels of their respective journeys.

Tuesday January 24, 2023 11:00 - 11:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

11:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Dysfunctional Beliefs and Career Counselling: A Case Study
This presentation focuses on the issue of career-related dysfunctional beliefs. Although among the most frequently experienced difficulties, clients are often unaware of their dysfunctional beliefs, which may lead to premature commitment, stress or regret. The case of a 20-year-old woman who failed medical school and sought career counselling will be discussed to explore assessments and interventions relevant to dysfunctional beliefs.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Identify different types of career-related dysfunctional beliefs
  • Make use of quantitative and qualitative assessments of dysfunctional beliefs
  • Develop competence in delivering interventions to address dysfunctional beliefs
Speakers
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André Borges

Doctoral Student, Université de Lausanne
André Oliveira Borges is a doctoral student at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. His research interests include career counselling interventions, occupational stigma, well-being at work, and the career paths of vulnerable workers.
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Marine Cerantola

Doctoral Student, Université de Lausanne
Marine Cerantola is a doctoral student at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. Her research interests include the impact of environmental issues as well as meaning in life and work on career development and choice.
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Nimrod Levin

Postdoctoral Researcher, Université de Lausanne
Nimrod Levin is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. His research interests include the cognitive, personality and emotional mechanisms underlying career decision-making, diagnostic procedures in career counseling, and intervention research and as... Read More →

Tuesday January 24, 2023 11:00 - 11:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

11:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Effective Communication in the Multi-generational Workplace
Every generation is shaped by the shared experiences of their respective eras, resulting in unique "generation personalities." Our collective experiences impact how we adapt to change, what we think will motivate a colleague and how we communicate with one another. Bridging the gap of communication between generations starts with understanding what differentiates and unites the five generations in the workplace.

Learning Objectives:
  • Differentiate between the five working generations
  • Examine tools for how to bridge communication gaps
  • Discuss the "millennial bias" and how to overcome it
Speakers
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Erin Fenton

Literacy Facilitator, Prospect Human Services
With a background in sociology and education, and experience working in human resources and career development, Erin Fenton is passionate about helping clients improve their behavioural competencies to reach their employment goals.

Tuesday January 24, 2023 11:00 - 11:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

11:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Empowering Doctoral Students to Own Their Future Careers
The employment landscape for PhD graduates has changed, with non-academic careers increasingly relevant. Doctoral career workshops designed to address their career needs are few. With funding from HEQCO, Western University has designed, piloted, and evaluated a Career Preparation Series that helps doctoral students understand, articulate, and assess their competencies and skills, while gaining experience networking and in interview settings.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Motivate doctoral students to understand the value of their degree
  • Recognize what doctoral students find valuable in career workshops
  • Identify successful and unsuccessful career workshop components
Speakers
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Nafisa Gillani

Doctoral Professional Development Co-ordinator, Western University
Nafisa Gillani is the Doctoral Professional Development Co-ordinator at Western University. She co-ordinates, designs and delivers skills-based programming to doctoral students to prepare them for success in their doctoral degree and in their future career transition.
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David Feeney

Career Coach, Graduate & Postdoctoral, Western University
Holding undergraduate and graduate degrees from both Western University and Queen's University in English, David Feeney is committed to creative career development, currently supporting graduate students in his role as a Career Coach at Western University.

Tuesday January 24, 2023 11:00 - 11:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

11:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Knowledge and Skill Translation in Interdisciplinary Educational Communities
Canada is ranked 10th of 36 countries in preparedness for the demand of future skills (OECD, 2022). What are future skills? Advanced knowledge/technology societies value human, interdisciplinary and higher order thinking skills. How can knowledge and skills be developed, identified, and translated to support employability as individuals prepare for changing economies? How can career development professionals support individual career advancement?

Learning Outcomes:
  • To understand preliminary research findings of a career-integrated educational framework
  • To understand human, interdisciplinary and higher order thinking skills
  • To understand the interconnections between these interdisciplinary mindsets and skillsets
Speakers
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Colleen Knechtel

PhD Candidate, University of Alberta
Colleen Knechtel is working towards completing her PhD research project at the University of Alberta in the Faculty of Education with a focus on career-integrated learning, interdisciplinarity, and higher order thinking in educational communities.

Tuesday January 24, 2023 11:00 - 11:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

11:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Mapping the Future of Career: A New Textbook
Life design, first-generation students, global citizenship, the challenge mindset, narrative approaches, and the future of work. Meet the authors of Mapping the Future of Undergraduate Career Education‚ published by Routledge, 2022) and discover the unique insights and promising practices for addressing the need for equity and innovation in career education. Authors will share their insights and contributions in this engaging session.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Gain strategies to incorporate social justice practices into current work
  • Learn more about current trends impacting the career development profession
  • Engage in dialogue with authors from the new career textbook

Speakers
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Michael Stebleton

Professor of Higher Education, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Michael J. Stebleton, PhD, is Professor of Higher Education at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. He is co-editor of the new text, Mapping the Future of Undergraduate Career Education, published by Routledge (2022).
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Mark Franklin

Co-founder & Sessional Instructor, OneLifeTools & University of Toronto
Mark Franklin, MEd, PEng, leads CareerCycles, co-founded OneLifeTools, co-authored Who You Are Matters! and Online Storyteller, podcasts Career Buzz, and teaches career management at University of Toronto. He received the Stu Conger Career Development Leadership Award.
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JP Michel

Founder, Mysparkpath
JP Michel is the creator of the Challenge Cards. He holds a master's degree in industrial-organizational psychology and is the recipient of the 2017 Outstanding Career Professional award from the Career Professionals of Canada.

Tuesday January 24, 2023 11:00 - 11:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

11:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Neurodiversity at Work
Neurodiversity encompasses highly skilled individuals with limited supports in education and the workplace. Autism CanTech! bridges gaps in employment, specializing in autistic youth. The program provides individualized supports to transition learning into earning. We will discuss program design, outcomes, successes, lessons learned and best practices. Our hope is to guide future practitioners in curriculum design, supports and inclusive practices.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Understand various methods to provide supports to neurodiverse students
  • Learn about benefits of supports to neurodiverse participants and employers
  • Find ways to support neurodiverse students for WIL and employment
Speakers
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Alison Reaves

Manager Work-Integrated Learning and Career Education Centre, NorQuest College
Alison Reaves is the Academic Program Manager for the Work-Integrated Learning and Career Education Centre at NorQuest College. Alison brings over 10 years of experience in career development, supporting university and college students and engaging industry.
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Amelia Hone

Autism CanTech! Career Coach, NorQuest College
Amelia Hone is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst currently working as a Career Coach on the Autism CanTech! Program. Amelia brings over 10 years' experience supporting individuals, families and third-party professionals in the special needs community.
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Selena Seguin

Project Co-ordinator, NorQuest College
Selena Seguin is the Project Co-ordinator for Work-Integrated Learning on the Autism CanTech! Program at NorQuest College, and acts as an advocate and driver for student empowerment to remove barriers to employment for neurodivergent youth.

Tuesday January 24, 2023 11:00 - 11:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

11:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Preparing International Students to Work in North America
Graduate-level international students bring forth a wealth of expertise and past industry experience, yet they face several hurdles acclimatizing to and finding work in the North American workplace. This session will offer an understanding of the challenges this population faces and how educators and industry professionals can support them in bringing their talents to the workforce.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Identify the challenges International students face finding employment
  • Understanding the organizational value and globalized perspectives international students bring
  • Identify and break the bias of interviewing/hiring ESL workers
Speakers
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Farzaneh Irani

Assistant Co-op Co-ordinator, Northeastern University
Farzaneh Irani is a Co-op Coordinator at Northeastern University - Toronto. Having worked in higher education for over seven years, Farzaneh brings forth insight on international student needs, coupled with co-op and career services.
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Josie Cucciniello

Assistant Coop Coordinator, Northeastern University
Prior to joining Northeastern University in September 2021, Josie Cucciniello completed her studies in Italy, earning a bachelor's in political science and a master's in international studies. Her current work surrounds international students and co-op.

Tuesday January 24, 2023 11:00 - 11:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

11:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Promising Practices: Knowledge Translation in Developmental Services
Designed with busy service providers in mind, the Real Xchange is a knowledge transfer hub for people in the developmental and employment services sector. It contains resources and learnings to promote promising practices and collaboration in the sector. This presentation will explore how to engage with the Real Xchange, and will promote new and exciting content on the platform.

Learning Outcomes:
  • What is Real Xchange? How does it serve developmental services sector?
  • Learn why knowledge transfer and collaboration are essential to sector
  • Learn how to use and support Real Xchange hub
Speakers
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Ingrid Muschta

Director Special Projects & Innovation, Ontario Disability Employment Network
A Licensed Professional Engineer with 20 years of combined working experience in corporate, entrepreneurial and not-for-profit settings, Ingrid Muschta’s work has helped 250 people who have a disability gain employment. She has delivered disability training to over 500 business... Read More →
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Derek Roy

Project Manager, REAL Xchange KTT
Derek Roy is currently the Project Manager, REAL Xchange KTT at Community Living Essex County where he oversees the KTT roadmap. He started his career with the agency in 2010 beginning as a direct support employee, later moving on to various leadership roles including Manager, Community... Read More →

Tuesday January 24, 2023 11:00 - 11:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

11:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Supporting Military-connected Students in Post-Secondary Career Pursuits
Military-connected learners are an understudied group of students in higher education. Recent operations in the 21st century and the introduction of a federal benefit have reinvigorated interest. Fanshawe College with the support of Release Point Education is unlocking the potential of these students and has created unique partnerships and strategies to support their career decisions.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Understand why military-connected students are an underserved group
  • Create a military-connected campus that provides holistic services
  • Build a culture that supports military-connected students in career transitions
Speakers
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Darlene O'Neill

Director, Employment and Student Entrepreneurial Services, Fanshawe College
Darlene O'Neill is the Director, Employment and Student Entrepreneurial Services and a part-time teacher in the Fanshawe CDP program. Darlene leads Fanshawe's military-connected college initiative.
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Darryl Cathcart

Education Consultant, Release Point Education
Darryl G. Cathcart retired from the Canadian Army in 2017. Darryl holds a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership from Western University. In 2018, Darryl founded Release Point Education.

Tuesday January 24, 2023 11:00 - 11:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

11:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Work-integrated Learning in a Post-Pandemic World
Work Integrated Learning is changing in response to pandemic-induced shifts towards remote work and broader labour market trends in workplace culture and location. HEQCO surveyed employers, WIL administrators and students to learn about evolutions in WIL practice and experience. Findings from the survey provide insights regarding challenges and opportunities in remote/hybrid WIL. These findings can help inform WIL's future.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Best practices for remote WIL
  • Where challenges remain in remote WIL
  • Employer, student and WIL administrator perspectives on the remote shift
Speakers
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Amy Kaufman

Director, Policy, Research and System Improvement, Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO)
Amy Kaufman is a Director of Research and Policy at HEQCO who focuses on post-secondary education system design and improvement. Amy has 20 years of experience in policy development, government relations and institutional accountability.
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Ken Chatoor

Senior Researcher, Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO)
Ken Chatoor is a Senior Researcher at HEQCO who works on universal design for learning, social mobility and work-integrated learning. He has led projects on students with disabilities, first generation students and apprenticeships.
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Lena Balata

Researcher, Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO)
Lena Balata is a Researcher at HEQCO who is passionate about supporting equity of access in post-secondary education for underrepresented groups. Lena has worked to develop policies and procedures that support student transfer pathways and success.

Tuesday January 24, 2023 11:00 - 11:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

11:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Working Together to Support Youth Work Abroad Experiences
International Experience Canada allows Canadians aged 18-35 to obtain a work permit to work and travel for up to two years in one of Canada's partner countries. As a reciprocal program, youth citizens from these countries can do the same in Canada. Hear from IEC youth ambassadors about how this cultural program supports the outbound mobility of Canadian youth.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Understanding of the youth mobility arrangements available through IEC
  • Youth mobility partnerships and how they can be leveraged
  • Opportunities to work together so youth are aware of IEC
Speakers
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Daniel Pang

Policy Analyst, International Experience Canada
Daniel Pang is a Policy Analyst with International Experience Canada (IEC) at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. He is the lead on marketing and promotion for the IEC.
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Maggie Darling

Youth Ambassador, International Experience Canada, IRCC, Government of Canada
Maggie Darling is a Youth Ambassador for International Experience Canada at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Her background is in communications and public relations which she developed during a year living in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Mikaela Vandell

Youth Ambassador, International Experience Canada, IRCC, Government of Canada
Mikaela Vandell is a Youth Ambassador for International Experience Canada. She's a Dene and Inuvialuit woman from the Northwest Territories and has been studying for her bachelor's degree in Indigenous studies at Vancouver Island University.

Tuesday January 24, 2023 11:00 - 11:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

13:45 EST

Hiring Across All Spectrums: Supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ Jobseekers
Barriers to employment for 2SLGBTQIA+ people continue to be high in Canada despite the creation of legal protections. During this session presented by Pride at Work Canada we will review current barriers to employment for 2SLGBTQIA+ jobseekers are in Canada. The session will also cover legal rights of jobseekers, and how to advocate for a more inclusive workplace environment.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ jobseekers
  • How to build an inclusive workplace
  • How to support 2SLGBTQIA+ jobseekers advocate
Speakers
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Jade Pichette

Director of Programs, Pride at Work Canada / Fierté au travail Canada
Jade Pichette (they/them) is an inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility professional who serves as Director of Programs at Pride at Work Canada where they work with employers around gender expression, gender identity and sexual orientation.

Tuesday January 24, 2023 13:45 - 14:30 EST
TBA
  Block - Bloc 5 - Live Concurrent Sessions (Séances concomitantes en direct)

13:45 EST

How a Continuum of Learning Continues to Learn
Student success is dependent on navigating a disconnected, disjointed set of systems from early childhood through to post-secondary education and employment. We convened cross-sector experts to talk about how broken our systems are, and how we can work together to start fixing it. In this session, we'll share what we've learned and give you the opportunity to teach us something more.

Learning Outcomes:
  • A disruptive perspective on the public education system
  • Questions to ask youth in your lives
  • Resources to talk about the continuum with your networks
Speakers
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Robin Liu Hopson

Director, Policy and Research, People for Education
Robin Liu has worn many hats in the field of education: classroom teacher, public policy researcher, published author, and curriculum designer. She is currently the Director of Policy and Research at People for Educaiton.

Tuesday January 24, 2023 13:45 - 14:30 EST
TBA
  Block - Bloc 5 - Live Concurrent Sessions (Séances concomitantes en direct)

13:45 EST

Self-care for Career Development Practitioners
This presentation focuses on a review of the challenges faced by career professionals by the nature of their work (including stress, compassion fatigue and burnout), and how to identify symptoms within themselves. Based on current research, the emphasis of this presentation is on the development of practical self-care and personal wellness strategies as an ethical imperative to remain competent as practitioners.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Understand the challenges of working in a helping field
  • Identify stress, compassion fatigue and burnout in self and others
  • Learn key building blocks of self-care strategies to build resilience
Speakers
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Michael Sorsdahl

Psychologist/Educator, Juvenation Wellness
Michael Sorsdahl is a practicing psychologist, educator, author and is the founder of Juvenation Wellness providing counselling, coaching and education to residents of BC and Alberta.
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Michael Partridge

Career Counsellor/Coach, Juvenation Wellness
Mich Partridge is an award-winning career practitioner, author and a member of the BC Career Development Association Board of Directors.

Tuesday January 24, 2023 13:45 - 14:30 EST
TBA
  Block - Bloc 5 - Live Concurrent Sessions (Séances concomitantes en direct)

16:00 EST

STUDENT MEETUP: Connecting Beyond Studies: Opportunities in the Career Development Field
This meetup is designed to provide students in the career development field a chance to connect with each other, as well as to learn about CERIC's resources and programs and how to benefit from and integrate them into their career paths. (Hint: You'll want to have known this sooner! )

Speakers
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Norman Valdez

Director, Technology and Design, Marketing and Communications, CERIC
Norman Valdez is the Director, Technology and Design, Marketing and Communication at CERIC. He has over a decade and half experience in digital marketing and years of experience as an educator.
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Alexandra Manoliu

Manager, Research Initiatives, CERIC
Alexandra Manoliu is the Manager, Research Initiatives, at CERIC. Her responsibilities include advancing the national research goals and funding priorities of CERIC. Alexandra brings more than seven years of experience in research and knowledge dissemination in both academic and not-for-profit... Read More →

Tuesday January 24, 2023 16:00 - 17:30 EST
TBA
 
Wednesday, January 25
 

10:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Anticipating a Successful Launch from Incarceration
Correctional institutions have long provided vocational programming to prepare inmates for successful transitioning into their communities. Yet recidivism, a common measure of correctional program effectiveness, remains high. Employers of ex-inmates cite lack of soft skills as the main impediment to durable employment. By embedding soft skill training into its curriculum, NCircle is using a novel method to change outcomes.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Challenges facing ex-inmates in seeking sustainable employment
  • Creating partnerships with employers
  • Measuring program effectiveness and how to track client progress
Speakers
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Mukhtar Rahemtulla

CEO, ERS Scale Inc.
Mukhtar Rahemtulla is the CEO of ERS Scale. He is also a Board member of several non-profit international development organizations. He holds a BASc. in electrical engineering and an MBA from UBC.
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Heather Rolin

Co-Founder & Consultant, Goshen Consulting Inc
Heather Rolin is the co-founder of Goshen Consultants. Goshen provides employment counselling and programs, outreach, lifeskills, mentorship and residential programs. Goshen serves individuals with disabilities, multiple barriers, youth, and those experiencing homelessness, poverty... Read More →
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Lee Jost

Executive Director, NCircle
Lee Jost is founder and Executive Director of NCircle. For the past decade, Lee has worked to provide data-driven solutions to support successful workforce engagement for those returning to society post-incarceration.

Wednesday January 25, 2023 10:00 - 10:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

10:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Closing the Skills Gap with Co-curricular Micro Experiences
Micro-ExP was designed as an ideal solution for early-year undergraduate students with no prior work experience who missed out on career-building opportunities due to COVID-19. Access to this free co-curricular WIL program allowed students to build essential career skills, develop networks and provide asynchronous experience in just one week.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Identify resources for micro-programs incorporating practical career training/experience
  • Create an online community through the Community of Inquiry framework
  • Assess participants' career confidence and interest in future career readiness
Speakers
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Amelia Slone

Skills Development Advisor, McGill University - Career Planning Service
A Skills Development Advisor with 10+ years of training and change management experience, Amelia Slone's work focuses on creating meaningful student employment experiences by offering strategic onboarding and career skills training based on experiential learning and reflection.
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Darlene Hnatchuk

Director, McGill University - Career Planning Service
Darlene Hnatchuk, MSc, is Director, CaPS, McGill University. A connecter, she develops and nurtures relationships internally and externally to pave the way for new experiential learning opportunities to support student career readiness and development.
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Karla Perez

Industry Liaison Associate, McGill University - Career Planning Service
Karla Perez, Industry Liaison, creates micro-WIL opportunities to connect students with our industry partners. She previously worked as a business instructor and educational content developer where she developed and managed internships and graduate projects.
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Lina Di Genova

Director of Strategy, Assessment and Evaluation, McGill University - Student Services
Dr. Lina Di Genova is the Director, Strategy, Assessment and Evaluation in Student Services at McGill University. She is a licensed organizational psychologist and accredited change management practitioner with 20+ years' experience translating data into action.
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Susan Ajersch

Associate Director, Career and Professional Development, McGill University - Career Planning Service
Susan Ajersch, MEd, Associate Director, CaPS, McGill University: An experienced educational developer, with expertise in curriculum and program development within higher education institutions. Susan is specialized in experiential learning and career and workplace skills development... Read More →

Wednesday January 25, 2023 10:00 - 10:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

10:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Foundational Learning - Addressing the Skills Gap
One in five adult Canadians have inadequate or below-average literacy skills. The literacy gap is not limited to English as a Second Language. Literacy is the great enabler and the foundation on which more sophisticated skills are built. There are people without jobs and jobs without people. Knowledge of foundational learning can bridge the skills and employment gap.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Define foundation learning as it applies to skills gap
  • Define trauma and resilience for creating safe learning
  • Learn about pathways to upskill for foundational learners
Speakers
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Rochelle Galeski

Co-ordinator, Medicine Hat College
Rochelle Galeski is the Co-ordinator of Adult Basic Literacy, Medicine Hat College, Red Cross Certified Psychological First Aid Instructor and a foundational learning consultant for organizations wishing to bridge the skills and employment gap.

Wednesday January 25, 2023 10:00 - 10:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

10:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Future-proofing Students Through Work-integrated Learning
Colleges and institutes are at the forefront of educational change. We provide lifelong, skills-based learning and training opportunities that are highly accessible and rooted in employer needs. We are champions of work-integrated learning through internships, on-the-job learning, and applied research that provides students with hands-on experiences to jump-start their careers. We are vital to making Canada future-proof.

Learning Outcomes:
  • A deeper understanding of the applied research ecosystem in Canada
  • Learning what it means to be futureproof
  • Introduction to CICan programs supporting student success
Speakers
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Denise Amyot

President, Colleges and Institutes Canada
Denise Amyot is President & CEO of Colleges and Institutes Canada, the voice of Canada's colleges, institutes, cegeps and polytechnics, and an international leader in education in over 25 countries.

Wednesday January 25, 2023 10:00 - 10:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

10:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Leveraging Experiential and Informal Learning: Creating a Currency
Formal schooling is not the only (or the most powerful) way to develop skills, explore potential careers or gain relevant experience. HOWEVER, many youth don't know how to translate their experience into a currency that employers, schools and scholarship grantors use. Come learn why BIPOC youth sign up with CanGap to authenticate their gap year and how they benefit.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Discover why BIPOC youth benefit from third-party skill authentication
  • Understand multiple methods to foster self-awareness of informal skill development
  • Practice connecting youth experiential learning to tangible career development practices
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Michelle Dittmer

President & Co-Founder, Canadian Gap Year Association
Combining youth's need for experiential learning and developing reflective and values-aligned practices, Michelle Dittmer, an educator, founded the Canadian Gap Year Association as a solution to mental health, lack of clarity and the skill gap.

Wednesday January 25, 2023 10:00 - 10:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

10:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Onboarding: The Key to Successfully Integrating Immigrant Workers
Throughout Canada, employers promote immigration as the key to filling vacant positions. But getting the workers is only a small part of the challenge. Immigration is only successful when workers integrate into their workplaces. This session presents the insights from a recent study of the onboarding of immigrant workers into small and medium enterprises in non-gateway communities.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Working with newcomer and refugee communities
  • Distinguish the onboarding needs of different categories of immigrant workers
  • Distinguish onboarding needs of all workers from those of immigrants
Speakers
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Alicia Piechowiak

PhD Candidate, Concordia University
Alicia Piechowiak is Project Director of Groupe Engram and a PhD candidate at Concordia University. She is currently completing a study of the integration of immigrant workers that is funded by the Future Skills Centre.
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Saul Carliner

Professor, Concordia University
Saul Carliner is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Education at Concordia University, President of the Canadian Network for Innovation in Education, and co-author of Career Anxiety: Guidance Through Tough Times.

Wednesday January 25, 2023 10:00 - 10:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

10:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Person-Centered Care & Information Dense Environments
The Rogerian person-centered therapy has found its usefulness in career development spaces. However, practising active listening is challenging in information-dense environments. We aim to tackle two such scenarios: career development workshops and one-on-one appointments where CD practitioners are expected to provide core information for their clients to thrive in their careers while simultaneously maintaining a care-filled, empathetic space.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Applying a person-centered approach in information-dense environments
  • Understanding diverse clients' needs and providing accurate and necessary support
  • Applying active listening in both workshops and one-on-one appointments
Speakers
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Vanya Gnaniah

Career Advisor, University of Waterloo
Vanya Gnaniah (she/her) is an Undergraduate Career Advisor at the Centre for Career Action at the University of Waterloo. She is also an International PhD Scholar at the Department of English Language and Literature, UWaterloo.
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Alicia Flatt

Career Advisor, University of Waterloo
Alicia Flatt (she/her) holds a master's degree in higher education from the University of Toronto, CDP diploma from Conestoga College, and worked in student services for over a decade, currently at the University of Waterloo.

Wednesday January 25, 2023 10:00 - 10:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

10:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Re-entry Moms: Untapped Talent at its Finest
In the age of pandemic-induced resume gaps + global skills gaps, re-entry moms are prime untapped talent. Recent employer surveys reveal an increased preference to hire candidates with soft skills to meet "culture fit" and a willingness to hire/train candidates with promising transferrable skills. This data paints a clear picture of the caregivers who comprised the bulk of the "she-cession."

Learning Outcomes:
  • Moms have gaps #gapscreateNextGentalent. Can we acknowledge this unpaid work?
  • Be curious about resume gaps: Interview parents with transferrable skills
  • Childcare shortages mean moms/parents need flexible, part-time or remote arrangements
Speakers
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Rebecca Tromsness

Workforce Re-Entry & Job Search Educator / Resume Gap Whisperer, Rebecca Joy @ joybeforework.com
I'm a full-time caregiver mama‚ "turned re-entry prospect," turned entrepreneur & educator. After years moonlighting as a copy editor, resume-polisher and research junkie, I help fellow caregiver parents land call-backs against crappy odds.

Wednesday January 25, 2023 10:00 - 10:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

10:00 EST

(On-demand session released) STEM Hands-on Learning for Career Development
The pandemic has created a two-year gap and one of the main sufferers has been hands-on STEM learning. Using basic STEM hands-on learning practices, Science North will showcase two projects that aim to put experiential learning at the forefront of career exploration. This session will highlight engaging activities that students experience with our programs and our industry partners.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Benefit of involving industry partners in student programming
  • How to use hands-on learning to promote STEM careers
  • Utilizing sector specific real-world challenges as an engagement tool
Speakers
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Tina Leduc

Senior Manager - Informal STEM Programs, Science North
Tina Leduc is the Senior Manager of Informal STEM Learning for Science North. She leads the informal education initiatives that engage students through camp programs, after school learning and other interest-based programs throughout Northern Ontario.
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Sarah Chisnell

Senior Manager - STEM Education, Science North
Sarah Chisnell is the Senior Manager STEM Education at Science North. She leads the programming with the formal education system and is responsible for overall student and teacher engagement throughout Northern Ontario.
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Joseph Bertrand

Founder/Director, Maker North Inc.
Joseph Bertrand is the founder of Maker North. Maker North created a curriculum to educate youth using 3D technology. This group is intent on solving local problems using the latest technology, This included developing and manufacturing face shields during the pandemic.

Wednesday January 25, 2023 10:00 - 10:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

10:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Understanding Technology and Marketing: A System Thinking Approach
New tools and trends are coming up every day. It can be a challenge to follow up with that especially for career development professionals and educators who want to focus on working with clients. So what are some ways to understand how technology and marketing actually work so we can always be ahead and make the right changes?

Learning Outcomes:
  • Understand what all tech and marketing trends have in common
  • Apply insights to build a better digital marketing presence
  • Apply insights to transform an organization digitally more efficiently
Speakers
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Abdullah Al Qayyim

Founder. Artist. Consultant, Abdullahandbeyond
Abdullah Al Qayyim is an Iraqi award-winning social innovator and a proud immigrant in Canada. He founded several initiatives and worked in the US, UAE, India and Jordan both in the full-profit and non-profit sectors.

Wednesday January 25, 2023 10:00 - 10:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

10:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Universally Designed Career Services
Access to universal design and accessibility resources are scattered across campus unit websites. Throughout 2021, staff at the Centre for Career Action created a living universal design toolkit for staff. The document served to consolidate those resources and detail why they are relevant to Centre for Career Action, and career advising and workshops in particular.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Discuss process of integrating universal design in career advising spaces
  • Describe how to efficiently and effectively approach the process
  • Identify why/how universally designed career services support individuals
Speakers
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Becky Anderson

Career Advisor, Centre for Career Action
Becky Anderson (she/her) is a Career Advisor at the University of Waterloo. She supports folks to navigate: barriers to graduate/ professional schools; safe supervisors; if/how to disclose lived experiences in an application; and many other topics!
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Phil Miletic

Career Advisor, Centre for Career Action
Phil Miletic (he/him) is a Career Advisor for Graduate Students and Postdocs at the University of Waterloo. His current portfolio focuses on grad WIL, collaborating with faculty/staff/students to integrate work-integrated learning opportunities within graduate programming.

Wednesday January 25, 2023 10:00 - 10:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

10:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Youth, Work and Post-Pandemic Futures
This session will address the question of how can we realign employer approaches to hiring youth so that we can overcome Canada’s disrupted labour markets? Youth-led solutions to barriers to employment are essential for equitable economic prosperity. Leveraging youth-led solutions for employer approaches to hiring and retention are equally important. The presenters will invite discussion on recommendations to reduce barriers to employment for youth and showcase a solutioning example Ontario is taking on. 
 
Learning outcomes:
  1. Youth-led and other research insights into hiring/work experiences
  2. Employer approaches for hiring & retention
  3. Utilizing marketing approaches to realign employer-worker motivations
Speakers
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Carmine Chen

Manager, Finance and Operations, First Work
Carmine Chen is the Operations and Finance Manager at First Work, originally joining through the Canada Summer Jobs Program in 2017. First Work reignited her passion for social equity, evident in all her work.
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Sophia Koukoulas

Manager, Communications & Stakeholder Relations, First Work
Sophia Koukoulas is the Communications and Stakeholder Manager at First Work. Previous experience: Issues Manager and Legislative Assistant, Ontario Finance Minister; Senior Government Relations Consultant, focused on Ontario government mandates; frontlines, homeless youth in Tor... Read More →

Wednesday January 25, 2023 10:00 - 10:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

10:00 EST

(Séance sur demand difusée) L'EMT (eye movement technique) et ses applications en orientation
Les personnes en processus d'orientation ou de recherche d'emploi vivent parfois des anticipations négatives: peur de ne pas trouver un emploi, peur de faire le mauvais choix, etc. Comment les aider de façon efficiente, autant en personne qu'en ligne? Dans ce contexte, l'EMT s'avère un outil pertinent et prometteur.

Objectifs d’apprentissage :
  • Décrire l'EMT et ses origines
  • Situer l'EMT par rapport à l'EMDR, l'IMO et l'EFT
  • Nommer des applications de l'EMT

Speakers
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Stéphane Migneault

Psychologue, Stéphane Migneault, psychologue
Stéphane Migneault est psychologue, formateur et conférencier en pratique privée au Québec. Il enseigne l'EMT depuis 2010. À ce jour, plus de 1300 professionnel.le.s de la santé mentale, dont des c.o., ont suivi la formation.

Wednesday January 25, 2023 10:00 - 10:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

10:00 EST

(Séance sur demand difusée) Problèmes de santé chez les personnes en transition de carrière
Suite un accident au travail (milieu de la construction, manufacturier ou clinique/hospitalier), les individus ayant des limitations physiques et psychologiques rencontrent plusieurs problèmes d'apprentissages. La présentation permettra de dresser un portrait de ces limitations tout en mettant de l'avant des solutions pour pallier à ces difficultés.

Objectifs d’apprentissage :
  • Aider un individu selon ses limites physiques et psychologiques
  • Promouvoir le droit des personnes au travail
  • Documenter les conséquences physiques et psychologiques sur les individus
Speakers
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Mélanie Betty

Directrice générale, Jocam consultants
Êtant diplômé de l'UQAM en bacc, Ude MTL en cert. SST, Université de Sherb. en réadaptation professionnelle, médiatrice accrédité, 20 ans d'expérience en dév. d'employabilité.

Wednesday January 25, 2023 10:00 - 10:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

10:00 EST

(Séance sur demande diffusée) Quand l'employabilité et la psychiatrie ne font qu'un!
Cet atelier présente les résultats d'un projet pilote de collaboration entre le centre d'emploi de Prescott-Russell et le centre de santé mentale de l'hôpital de Hawkesbury visant l'intégration professionnelle des personnes atteintes de troubles de santé mentale. Le modèle théorique Individual Placement and Support (IPS) sur lequel s'appuie le projet, les résultats obtenus, les avantages et les obstacles seront discutés.

Objectifs d’apprentissage :
  • Connaitre le modèle théorique de l'IPS
  • Partager un projet novateur et prometteur
  • Discuter des défis et éléments importants à considérer
Speakers
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Lynda Tessier

Conseillère en emploi et en orientation, CSEPR
Lynda Tessier, c.o. accompagne les personnes en situation de handicap vers l'emploi depuis 23 ans. Elle s'est spécialisée auprès des personnes vivant des troubles de santé mentale et a obtenu un DESS en santé mentale.

Wednesday January 25, 2023 10:00 - 10:45 EST
TBA
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

12:30 EST

Building the Client-Practitioner Relationship | Tisser des liens avec vos clients en tant qu’intervenant
Do you ever find yourself wondering how you can better engage or connect with a client? Do you have clients who seem stuck and you're not sure what to do next? You are not alone! While we won't be doling out magic bullets, this session will be an opportunity to explore strengths-based approaches to counselling along with advanced communication skills.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Understand what "stuck" looks like for us and for clients
  • Understand role of "fight, flight, freeze and fawn" responses
  • Draw from strengths-based approaches to build our relationships

Vous demandez-vous parfois comment améliorer votre communication avec un client? Aimeriez-vous avoir des conseils pour aider certains de vos clients qui semblent tourner en rond? Vous n’êtes pas seul! Bien que cette séance ne vise pas à vous présenter des solutions miracles, elle vous donnera l’occasion d’explorer des approches d’orientation fondées sur les points forts de vos clients, ainsi que des compétences avancées en matière de communication.

Objectifs d’apprentissage :
  • Comprendre la signification de « tourner en rond » pour nous et pour les clients
  • Comprendre le rôle des réactions de « lutte, de fuite, de paralysie et de servilité défensive »
  • S’inspirer des approches axées sur les points forts de nos clients pour tisser des liens avec ces derniers
Speakers
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Karen Begemann

Career Consultant | Conseiller d’orientation, Work Matters Consulting
Karen Begemann, MEd, CCDP, has been in the career development sector for over 20 years; career consultant in private practice, instructor for Douglas College in the CDP Certificate Program and curriculum designer (contract basis).Karen Begemann, M.Éd., CCDP, travaille dans le secteur... Read More →

Wednesday January 25, 2023 12:30 - 13:15 EST
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  Block - Bloc 6 - Live Concurrent Sessions (Séances concomitantes en direct)

12:30 EST

Designing Sustainable and Equitable Blended EL and WIL
After so many changes, how do you sustainably and equitably design for EL and WIL long-term? Based on the Outcome-Based Experiential Learning (OBEL) Framework and examining capacity and access implications, our workshop will engage attendees in considering their outcomes, wrestle with the elements of social and physical context needed, and examine existing practices and options for sustainable and equitable blending.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Distinguish benefits of online and in-person for achieving EL-WIL outcomes
  • Plan for social and physical context, intensity and other factors
  • Examine equity implications for EL-WIL design decisions
Speakers
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Carolyn Hoessler

Senior Specialist, Higher Education and Beyond
Carolyn Hoessler is an educator (research and interdisciplinary teams), curriculum designer, evaluator and facilitator of engaged decision-making processes within and beyond higher education. Carolyn has over 17 years' experience in higher education, over 100 projects. She is the... Read More →
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Lorraine Godden

Instructor, Carleton University
Lorraine Godden is Academic Supervisor for international placements at Carleton University. Her research spans career development, experiential learning and adult education. Lorraine serves on the Boards of Experiential and Work-Integrated Learning Ontario (EWO) and the Asia Pacific... Read More →

Wednesday January 25, 2023 12:30 - 13:15 EST
TBA
  Block - Bloc 6 - Live Concurrent Sessions (Séances concomitantes en direct)

12:30 EST

How Mindfulness Can Support the Job Search
For many, the job search process can be overwhelming and stressful. This session will introduce mindfulness as an effective tool for jobseekers in cultivating self-awareness and reflection, reducing burnout, increasing motivation, and ultimately, helping refocus energy into a positive career search plan. Participants will be given an opportunity to practice mindfulness and experience its benefits directly.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Recognize mindfulness as an effective tool for managing emotions
  • Understand how mindfulness can support the job search
  • Identify mindfulness tools and resources to support students/clients
Speakers
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Taryn Greig

Accounting Instructor, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Taryn Greig is a faculty member in the Accounting department at Kwantlen Polytechnic University's Melville School of Business, as well as a certified teacher of meditation and mindfulness.
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Lindsay Sasaki Wood

Business Instructor, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Lindsay Sasaki Wood has over 15 years' experience in career education, work-integrated learning and teaching. As a champion for DEI and emotional intelligence, Lindsay is also a business instructor at KPU and a training consultant.

Wednesday January 25, 2023 12:30 - 13:15 EST
TBA
  Block - Bloc 6 - Live Concurrent Sessions (Séances concomitantes en direct)

12:30 EST

Ontario's Evolving Employment Services: Impact on the Ground
Ontario's modernization of employment services has created unique challenges. This new system must be flexible enough to cater to all jobseekers in various localized social and economic agencies to achieve the integrated workforce development ecosystem vision ascribed. As governments aim to strengthen inclusive talent development, the prosperity of community-based employability sectors must be recognized as vital to economic health.

Learning Outcomes:
·  Understanding the effects of the transformation on social assistance clients
·  Performance-based funding and lessons learned in Year 2 of transformation
·  Understanding the change in partnerships in the workforce development sector
Speakers
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Akosua Alagaratnam

Executive Director, First Work
With over six years of experience in government and seven years as board representative for the Region of Peel Women's Centre, Akosua Alagaratnam is an established driver of effective policymaking, communications, government affairs and community engagement.
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Karen Wilson,

Executive Director, EEC
Karen Wilson has worked in the field of career and employment services since 1995. During that time, her roles have included: vocational rehabilitation counsellor, career and employment counsellor, job developer, vocational evaluator, facilitator, and for the past 16 years, Executive... Read More →
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Deanna Villella

Senior Manager, Job Gym, a division of the John Howard Society of Niagara
Deanna Villella is currently a Senior Manager of Employment Services at the John Howard Society of Niagara. She has over 30 years of experience working in the non-profit sector, with a focus on youth employment and the diverse ecosystem that supports them. Skilled in a variety of... Read More →

Wednesday January 25, 2023 12:30 - 13:15 EST
TBA
  Block - Bloc 6 - Live Concurrent Sessions (Séances concomitantes en direct)

12:30 EST

The Solution-Focused Career Practitioner
Our rapidly evolving global workforce requires career practitioners to move beyond a focus on immediate outcomes to creating collaborative solution-focused conversations that build client confidence and competence. By developing a reflective practice, career practitioners engage in a series of solution-focused tools and resources that encourage clients to harness their strengths and resources to achieve their career goals.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Explore core principles and assumptions of the solution-focused approach
  • Understand the power of harnessing jobseeker's preferred employment future
  • Learn simple and effective solution-focused tools and techniques
Speakers
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Belinda Deenik

Director of Learning and Development, Canadian Association for Supported Employment
Belinda Deenik has over 20 years' experience working alongside individuals who experience disability. Throughout her career, she has fulfilled extensive training, coaching and facilitation roles. Belinda is passionate about creating responsive training resources and curriculum.
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Ashley Hammond

National Trainer, The Canadian Association for Supported Employment
Ashley Hammond brings a wealth of skills and knowledge with over nine years of experience in community development, program co-ordination and communications. Throughout her career, she has been actively engaged in supporting individual growth and experience. She deeply enjoys connecting... Read More →

Wednesday January 25, 2023 12:30 - 13:15 EST
TBA
  Block - Bloc 6 - Live Concurrent Sessions (Séances concomitantes en direct)

13:30 EST

What Employers Need from Career Development Professionals | Les attentes des employeurs à l’égard des professionnels du développement de carrière
We’ve all heard it: “I want to hire young people, but can’t find them.” Career development professionals and employers are natural partners in the youth workforce development ecosystem. Join us to discuss the disconnect between what employers say they look for and their current hiring practices. Panellists will give insight into what employers want from career development professionals.

Goals of this session:
- To moderate a conversation with employers and employment service providers
- Explore the biggest challenges employers are facing in regards to hiring, training and retaining young people
- Deep dive into uncovering what has changed since March 2020
- Explore employers' long-term goals for investing in young talent

Learning outcomes:
  • Gain insight into what employers require from talent and what their nice-to-haves are in candidates
  • Identify common skill gaps employers perceive
  • Explore best practices for how employers, career development practitioners and employment service providers can work more cohesively together


Nous l’avons tous entendu : « Je souhaite embaucher des jeunes, mais je n’arrive pas à en trouver. » Les professionnels du développement de carrière et les employeurs sont des partenaires naturels dans l’écosystème du développement de la main-d’œuvre jeunesse. Venez discuter avec nous du décalage entre les critères de recherche des employeurs et leurs pratiques d’embauche actuelles. Les experts invités vous donneront un aperçu des attentes des employeurs à l’égard des professionnels du développement de carrière.

Objectifs de cette séance :
- Animer une conversation avec les employeurs et les prestataires de services d’emploi
- Explorer les principales difficultés auxquelles les employeurs font face en matière de recrutement, de formation et de fidélisation des jeunes
- Examiner la situation en profondeur pour obtenir un portrait des changements survenus depuis mars 2020
- Explorer les objectifs à long terme des employeurs en matière d’investissement dans les jeunes talents

Objectifs d’apprentissage :
  • Comprendre les attentes des employeurs à l’égard des talents et leurs critères de recherche de candidats
  • Déterminer les lacunes courantes en matière de compétences perçues par les employeurs
  • Explorer les meilleures pratiques afin que les employeurs, les intervenants en développement de carrière et les prestataires de services d’emploi puissent travailler ensemble avec plus de cohésion
Speakers
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Adam Morrison

President and CEO | Président et directeur général, Ontario Tourism Education Corporation (OTEC) |
Adam Morrison is CEO of the Ontario Tourism Education Corporation (OTEC), a workforce development organization that offers evidence-based consulting, data solutions, award-winning training and insightful research.Adam’s commitment to workforce innovation has resulted in a broad... Read More →
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Brooke Cromar

Director of Corporate Social Responsibility and Inclusion Executive Director | Directrice de la responsabilité sociale de l’entreprise et de l’inclusion et Directeur général, Randstad Canada/Randstad Canada Charitable Foundation | Randstad Canada / Fondation caritative Randstad Canada
Brooke is the Director of Corporate Social Responsibility and Inclusion at Randstad Canada and the Executive Director of the Randstad Canada Charitable Foundation. In this dual role, she spearheads strategic development and implementation of programs and initiatives that have a positive... Read More →
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Christopher Duff

Executive Lead | Directeur général, Canadian Council for Youth Prosperity | Conseil canadien pour la réussite des jeunes
Christopher Duff is a speaker, author, entrepreneur and trailblazer fiercely committed to helping people live and work in purpose.Currently, Chris serves as the Executive Lead at the Canadian Council for Youth Prosperity, he works to improve policies and system infrastructure in the... Read More →
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Corey Shaw

AVP Talent Acquisition | Vice-président associé, Acquisition de talents, The Co-operators Group Limited | Le Groupe Co-operators limitée
Corey Shaw is a seasoned talent acquisition leader with diverse experience at iconic financial services organizations including TD, Canada Life and the Co-operators. Corey has been honored to lead expert talent teams with a passion to connect leaders with exceptional, diverse talent... Read More →
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Evelyn Akselrod

Vice President of Strategic Development, Community & Corporate Relations | Vice-présidente au développement stratégique et aux relations communautaires et d’affaires, The Career Foundation
Evelyn Akselrod has been in the employment and workforce development sector since 2001. With nearly 20 years of experience in non-profit management and strategy consulting, Evelyn specializes in people and project management, organizational development and public-private partnerships... Read More →


Wednesday January 25, 2023 13:30 - 14:40 EST
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  • Adult Education and Career Development | Éducation des adultes et développement de carrière
  • Advocacy & Social Justice | Défense des intérêts et justice sociale
  • Application of Current Research Theory & Methodology | Application des recherches théories et méthodologie actuelles
  • Building the Profile and Sustainability of the Career Development Sector | Amélioration de l’image et de la viabilité du secteur du dévelo
  • Building the Profile and Sustainability of the Career Development Sector | Amélioration de l’image et de la viabilité du secteur du développement de carrière
  • Career Development for Youth Outside of School | Développement de carrière chez les jeunes en dehors de l’école
  • Career Education K-12 Students | Éducation au choix de carrière de la maternelle à la 12e année
  • Career Education Post-Secondary | Éducation au choix de carrière au niveau postsecondaire
  • Client Mental Health | Santé mentale des clients
  • Effective Career Counselling/Coaching Techniques | Techniques d’accompagnement et d’orientation professionnelle efficaces
  • Employee Recruitment & Engagement | Recrutement et mobilisation des employés
  • Employment/Training Programs (Community Government Industry) | Programmes de formation/d'emploi (milieu communautaire gouvernement industrie)
  • Entrepreneurship & Self-Employment | Entrepreneuriat et travail autonome
  • Experiential/Work-Integrated Learning | Apprentissage par l’expérience/intégration au milieu de travail
  • Future of Work and the Workplace | Future of Work and the Workplace | Avenir du travail et du lieu de travail
  • Indigenous Career Development | Développement de carrière chez les Autochtones
  • Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion | Justice équité diversité et inclusion
  • Labour Market Information | Information sur le marché du travail
  • Leadership Development | Développement du leadership
  • Mature Worker Career Development | Développement de carrière pour les travailleurs d’âge mûr
  • New Technology & Tools for Career Professionals | Nouvelles technologies et nouveaux outils pour les professionnels de la carrière
  • Online Career Service Delivery/Remote Learning Approaches | Approches pour les services d’orientation professionnelle en ligne et l’apprentissage à distance
  • Rural Career & Community Economic Development | Développement économique de carrière et de communauté en milieu rural
  • Self-Care for Career Professionals | Soin de soi pour les professionnels du développement de carrière
  • Supporting Clients with Disabilities | Soutien aux clients handicapés
  • Workforce Planning & Development | Planification et développement de la main-d’œuvre
  • Working with Newcomer and Refugee Communities | Travail avec les nouveaux arrivants et les réfugiés