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This month’s webinars cover topics such as micro-credentials, experiences of career practitioners in war zones, cultural humility and future-ready tools for youth career development.
Workplace Best Practices for Supporting Apprentices with Disabilities (Canadian Apprenticeship Forum)
Nov. 5
Learn about Irving Shipbuilding’s supports for apprentices with disabilities and their partnership with the Virtual Learning Strategy (VLS) and CCRW’s Disability Confidence Toolkit. Get tips and strategies to improve your organization’s approach to supporting apprentices with disabilities.
Indigenous Culture Immersion Model for WIL (CEWIL)
Nov. 5
This webinar will share the Indigenous Culture Immersion model implemented at Mount Royal University. This model enables a personalized approach that values freedom and is natural and organic. It bridges cultural gaps and is open to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous humans.
LinkedIn for Job Search (Neil Squire)
Nov. 12
Are you using LinkedIn to its fullest potential in your job search? How can you create a profile that catches the eye of recruiters and showcases your skills effectively? Geared toward jobseekers, this webinar will dive deep into the strategies for leveraging LinkedIn to advance your career.
Advocacy in Action: Amplifying Career Development in a Changing World (CERIC, CCDF & NCDA)
Nov. 13
This panel discussion will highlight the significant role of career development professionals in today’s evolving workforce landscape. Key topics will include:
- National and international efforts to increase recognition for career development work
- The growing importance of career development amid rapid changes in the world of work
- Ways to become actively involved in advocacy for career development
Empowering New Collar Careers: The Power of Microcredentials and Strategic Partnerships (BCCDA)
Nov. 13
In the dynamic job market, micro-credentials stand out as powerful indicators of job-readiness. Yet, true career development goes beyond isolated skills – it embraces the holistic growth of the individual. In this webinar, NPower Canada and Jelly Academy converge to showcase their pioneering approach in equipping jobseekers with micro-credentials tailored for the digital era.
Deploying Your Skills: Supporting Veterans’ Transition to the Workforce (NAWDP)
Nov. 13
Veterans are essential to the workforce, bringing special skills, experiences and training. However, transitioning out of the military can be a scary and difficult task. This session will discuss the importance of supporting transitioning service members and strategies to support them through their journey.
Improving Social Outcomes for Young People and Productivity for Businesses in British Columbia (BHER)
Nov. 14
Work-integrated learning (WIL) improves productivity for organizations and social and employment outcomes for students. This session will bring together leaders from across British Columbia to talk about how investing in young people and in WIL can help employers find the skilled talent they need while also strengthening communities.
Workplace Wellbeing & The Hidden Iceberg (CPHR NB)
Nov. 19
When it comes to employee well-being, one written complaint could lead you straight into an iceberg of problems. This seminar will help you understand what you can do to discover the hidden parts of the iceberg and address any underlying issues that could be there, deep under the surface.
Navigating the Path to Technical Career Success: Bridging the Classroom to Workplace Gap (NACE)
Nov. 20
Only 15-20% of candidates pass technical interviews at the nation’s most competitive companies. In addition, with the rise of AI and automation and a growing pool of computer science graduates, universities must rethink how they prepare students for the technical workforce. Learn how leading companies are evolving their hiring practices and what universities can do to help students stand out.
Designing Systems That Work for Us with the Roots, Stems, Seeds and Flowers Framework (Canadian CED Network)
Nov. 20
This workshop offers a comprehensive systems thinking cycle, allowing participants to delve deeply into the systems they aim to transform. Participants will learn about the different phases of systems thinking using The Roots, Stems, Seeds and Flowers (RSSF) framework, encouraging individuals to approach decision-making and actions through the lens of cultivation.
Life in War Zones: Experiences of Career Practitioners and Educators (APCDA)
Nov. 21
Courageous colleagues who remain in war zones and conflict areas continue assisting today their communities, often risking the lives and safety of their own and their families. Join us to learn about the experiences of our scholars from Ukraine, Lebanon and Palestine.
Cultural humility (Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion)
Nov. 21
This webinar will explore the profound impact of cultural humility as a foundational approach to building truly inclusive and equitable organizations. Traditional models emphasize cultural competence; however, cultural humility encourages continuous learning, self-reflection and an understanding that no one can ever fully “master” the complexities of culture.
Tools for Youth to Get Future-ready (CERIC & RBC)
Nov. 25
In this webinar, participants will learn about free online programs and resources offered through RBC Future Launch and from RBC partner organizations in the career development ecosystem. Hear from career development professionals and other youth-serving team members about how their work supports youth with tools for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Exploring Autism (Autism Ontario)
Nov. 27
This webinar will discuss autism and neurodiversity, the features of autism, and provide information on how autistic people may perceive and interact with their environment. It will also discuss how you can be an autistic ally, offering practical tips and strategies on how to create an inclusive environment and support autistic people.
Keep Calm & Case Manage On: Preventing and Addressing Burnout and Secondary Trauma in Case Management (CACUSS)
Nov. 28
As practitioners in a helping profession, student case managers are subject to secondary trauma. Learn about how secondary trauma differs from compassion fatigue and burnout, how to recognize the signs of each, and what can be done to prevent and address secondary trauma in case management.
