The following webinars, taking place in April and hosted by a variety of organizations, cover topics such as managing the hybrid workplace, employer-sponsored training, AI and LinkedIn, social determinants of mental health – and much more.
The Work in Manitoba Job Portal: Outlining the benefits for employment facilitators assisting job seekers (MACD)
April 2
Economic Development Winnipeg (EDW) is the Work in Manitoba job portal administrator. The goal of this session is to support Employment Facilitators to be knowledgeable about the portal so they can confidently educate and support their jobseeker clients in creating the best profiles.
ChatGPT for Career Coaches: Scale Up Your Coaching (NACE)
April 2
Providing specific career advice for each student, alum, or client is a monumental task –especially when you serve hundreds or thousands of jobseekers. But ChatGPT is a chance to fundamentally reshape that equation, leveraging your existing coaching expertise in concert with this new technology to dramatically scale up your impact.
Applications of ChatGPT in Career Education & Campus Recruitment (CACEE)
April 3
This webinar will cover:
- What ChatGPT can do for you – from helping students find the perfect path to helping you work more effectively than ever
- How to guide your audience in this evolving world – by understanding exactly what ChatGPT can do and what it can’t
- A hands-on guide to making it work for you
LinkedIn for Client Acquisition: Leverage AI Tools for Insights and Strategy (Resume Writing Academy)
April 4
Coaches, resume writers, consultants and freelancers will walk step-by-step through a process to harness the power of LinkedIn to expand their client base. This session is meticulously crafted to guide participants through the process of utilizing cutting-edge AI tools to gain a competitive edge on LinkedIn.
Leveraging Technology to Effectively Manage a Hybrid Workplace (CPHR Manitoba)
April 4
Embracing flexible work not only makes your organization more competitive in talent acquisition but also curbs turnover, enhances work-life balance, prevents burnout, supercharges performance and trims operating costs. However, without the right governance, tools and technology, this dream can quickly turn into a nightmare of chaos and culture disruption.
Social Determinants of Mental Health: Navigating Difficult Conversations for Enhanced Client Well-Being (CERIC)
April 4, 11 & 18
This series of webinars is intended to provide career development professionals with concrete, trauma-informed tools and strategies to engage in difficult conversations and address issues related to the social determinants of mental health. Presented by Seanna Quressette and Dr. Catherine Hajnal, the series will offer evidence-based insights for CDPs.
Empowering Canada’s Workforce Through Employer-Sponsored Training (Future Skills Centre)
April 9
This bilingual webinar features a discussion on importance of employer-sponsored training in enhancing productivity and addressing Canada’s skills shortage. It will spotlight the significant role that training plays in the economy and workforce development, focusing on the challenges and opportunities in Canada.
Understanding Skill Connections: Career Information on High School Assessments (NCDA)
April 10
To help high school students better understand their skills, the digital SAT Suite of Assessments is now offering test takers career information. Whether a student is planning to attend college, is exploring another pathway or isn’t quite sure yet, this new feature can help them as they learn about important aspects of careers and jump-start their career exploration.
Putting Disability To Work (Candid + RespectAbility)
April 10
RespectAbility will offer guidance on recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities into the workspace and making your workplace accessible by demonstrating the best practices in disability inclusion. This webinar will discuss tips for increasing your pipeline of people with disabilities, navigating reasonable accommodations and improving accessibility for all.
Systemic Challenges in Higher Education as Experienced by Indigenous Student Services Professionals (CACUSS)
April 10
Based on story-based research studies within the field of Indigenous Student Services, this 75-minute panel presentation will address systemic challenges faced by Indigenous student service professionals working in the public post-secondary education systems and explore acts of resilience and tenacity amongst Indigenous practitioners dedicated to creating an inclusive and welcome learning environment for Indigenous students.
Neurodiversity: An introduction (Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion)
April 16
Neurodiversity is a biological fact. It influences the way an individual thinks, learns, interacts and perceives the world. This webinar offers an introduction to what neurodiversity is, evolving terminology and how we can embrace neurodiversity in the workplace.
Wielding the Sword and the Shield: Career Development & Climate Justice (CCPA)
April 17
Learn how the climate crisis is affecting clients’ mental health and careers, and what counsellors can do about it. This session will explore current research, theories and practices that create change within the individual and advocate for a more just and equitable society.
Apprenticeship Registration Trends and Completion Rates (Canadian Apprenticeship Forum)
April 17
Learn about apprenticeship registration trends and completion rates based on the latest Registered Apprenticeship Information System data from Statistics Canada. Data is analyzed based upon trade and gender.
Professional Case Note Writing and Documentation – Level 2 (Sarah Delicate)
April 17 & 24
This webinar includes discussions on:
- The necessity of career development practitioners’ awareness of funder mandates to avoid negligence and/or liability
- The importance of case notes showing progress and follow-through of both client and CDP
- Risk mitigation and legalities
Taking the Mystery out of Generative AI and Prompt Creation (Brandon Hall Group)
April 18
Many organizations are evaluating how to incorporate AI into their organization. Join an industry-leading AI expert for a workshop that walks you through a step-by-step approach to maximizing the use of AI in developing highly impactful learning.
Conversations with Youth: Youth Townhall Series (MENTOR National)
April 18
Hear directly from mentees and young people as they discuss their experiences, insights and visions related to mentoring alongside pressing contemporary issues.
Canada’s Career Development Landscape: Hidden Sector, Hidden Talent, and Next Steps Revealed (CERIC)
April 19
Hidden Sector, Hidden Talent: Mapping Canada’s Career Development Sector – a CERIC-funded report produced by Challenge Factory – reveals the full scope of the people and systems providing career services to Canadians. In this informative webinar, Challenge Factory will share key findings from the project and provide an update on the response the work has received since its launch.
AI Labor Disclosure Initiative: Recognizing the social cost of human labour behind automation (ILO)
April 23
This seminar explores the evolving landscape of workforce transparency and its impact on AI development. Various initiatives for labor transparency and human capital reporting are already in place, including those initiated by civil society, investors, governments and international organizations. However, when not enforced as part of legislation, these initiatives rely on companies volunteering information.
Webinar Collection – BCCDA 2024 Career Development Conference
April 23, 25 & 30
The BCCDA is hosting a series of webinars from April to June following its Career Development Symposium. April’s webinars include:
- Unlocking the Mystery of Job Search: Define Your Job?
- Strategic Opportunities for Bridging the University-Employer Divide: Preparing Students To Undertake the University-To-Work Transition
- Beyond Biases: Guiding Clear Paths in Career Development
Trauma-Informed and Meaningful Inclusion of Indigenous People with Disabilities (NSCDA)
April 25
This training offers hands-on, trauma-informed best practices of how your organization can better support people who are Mad, Crip, or Deaf identified. Learn about disability awareness, terminology, holding accessible meetings, events and creating accessible work environments.
Art & Science of Networking for Results (CEWIL)
April 30
Tailored for educators, administrators and career advisors, this session promises to refine participants’ networking skills and expand their professional horizon. Learn advanced strategies and actionable insights to build lasting relationships and leverage them for professional growth and student mentorship.
