The following webinars, taking place in May and hosted by a variety of organizations, cover topics such as career theories, using AI in career services, supporting youth with disabilities – and much more.
NSCDA Indigenous Culture and Awareness Webinar Series: Harm Reduction (NSCDA)
May 7
This workshop teaches the history of harm reduction, the eight pillars of harm reduction and facilitates a dialogue with participants for implementing harm reduction principles into their operations as an organization, and within personal practice, with emphasis on person-centred approaches and autonomy of the individual.
What Students Really Want: Real Experience, Real Relationships (NACE)
May 7
Both early-career talent and recruiters are experiencing the challenges of a volatile labor market. A constant finding in NACE’s annual student sentiment survey is the students’ need and preference for a real, paid work experience with an organization to explore career opportunities, demonstrate skills, and build authentic relationships with employers to secure the right job after graduation. This session will feature a panel of students.
Career theories and models: Supporting practitioners (CICA)
May 8
Career theories and models inform practice and support us to work with individuals who may feel confused about their options when facing challenges in their learning and work decisions. In this webinar, the authors of CERIC’s Practice Principles: Career Theories and Models at Work, Nancy Arthur, Roberta Borgen (Neault) and Mary McMahon, will emphasize how you can strengthen theory-practice connections.
Providing Equitable Career Education in Elementary Schools (Harmony Movement & Elementary Careers)
May 8
Research shows that by age 7, children are already discounting potential future career paths based on their gender and race. This webinar will explore the issue and create a space for educators to share their experiences. Educators and ECEs will leave the webinar with tangible solutions to ensure that all students have the opportunity to achieve, no matter their identity.
Beyond the Hype: Your Complete Roadmap to Using AI Tools to Improve Career Services (CERIC)
May 8, 15 & 22
In this series, career services providers will get a comprehensive toolkit for using AI tools and generative AI alongside career development best practices for the best client outcomes. Participants will engage in a hands-on learning series where they will be walked through several tools and scenarios to experiment with, along with opportunities to exchange and discuss with colleagues in smaller groups.
Leveraging AI for Career Advancement in Nonprofits (CharityVillage)
May 9
In this webinar, explore innovative ways to unlock the potential of AI in propelling your career within the non-profit sector. Learn how to use AI to enhance your soft skills, demonstrate a passion for organizational causes, position yourself as a standout candidate for advancement and craft compelling communications to generate fresh ideas.
Webinar: Helping Your Clients to Build Sustainable Careers (CDAA)
May 15
Do you want to help your clients to find ways of sustaining themselves in their career so they find fulfilment throughout their life? Do you sense that your clients are beginning to question: ‘How do I keep going, work for longer and not burn out?’ In this webinar, participants will learn how to help clients to build sustainable careers so that they find meaning and purpose.
Navigating the Role of AI in Skills Development Ecosystem – A Bilingual Webinar (Future Skills Centre)
May 23
With nearly 42% of the Canadian workforce needing to reskill by 2026 to adapt to AI, the urgency to address these issues has never been more critical. This webinar aims to foster dialogue on how AI is reshaping work landscapes and what it means for skills development across industries.
Employment Support for Youth with Disabilities: A Practical Model (BCCDA)
May 28
This webinar is part of an ongoing series in BCCDA’s 2024 Career Development Conference Webinar Collection. Many disability-serving employment programs are designed for adults, who have different needs than youth. Learn about a support model that helps service providers serve youth as they pursue employment through this dynamic transition.
Building an Inclusive Workplace: Connecting Employers to Jobseekers with Intellectual Disability or Autism (Career Professionals of Canada)
May 28
During this webinar, participants will gain insights into:
- The experiences of neurodiverse employees in various workplace settings.
- The compelling business case for diversity and inclusion.
- Best practices in inclusive HR.
- Employers’ perspectives on what they seek when hiring employees with diverse needs.
Strategies for Effective Implementation of Career Interventions (NCDA)
May 29
The purpose of this session is to help practitioners improve the effectiveness of career interventions by improving their implementation. The presenters will provide a basic overview of the nature of career interventions, and how career theory can be used in implementation. Evaluation and accountability strategies for career interventions will be discussed.
Building Your Program: Empowering Grassroots Mentoring (MENTOR National)
May 30
This webinar will explore several elements of effective practice for mentoring, with particular attention to grassroots mentoring organizations. From cultivating meaningful community connections to navigating resource constraints, this series will prepare and empower grassroots initiatives.
