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Staying updated on the latest labour market developments, inclusion strategies and career development theories is vital for supporting jobseekers in a rapidly shifting economy. This month’s selection of webinars offers career development professionals valuable insights into subjects such as artificial intelligence toolkits, supporting client mental health and Indigenous recruitment. Explore these upcoming learning opportunities to expand your professional toolkit this October.
CERIC Learning Hub Webinars
On-demand
Participants can learn at their own pace with 25 on-demand webinars in the CERIC Learning Hub, covering topics such as labour market trends, career development practice and client coaching strategies. The Hub offers both free and paid options, and participants can track their progress and earn certificates online.
Trotman – Meet the Author: Michael Larbalestier and Marianne Wilson (Career Development Institute)
Oct. 1, 2026
Michael Larbalestier and Marianne Wilson, who co-run the CDI’s AI for Career Development Practitioners course, introduce their new book, The Career Development Professional’s AI Toolkit, the latest title in the CDI’s ongoing collaboration with Trotman Publishing. The session walks through the book’s main themes and the practical ways it can help practitioners use artificial intelligence ethically and effectively in their work.
Supporting Clients with Mental Health (Career Development Institute)
Oct. 7, 2026
Timed for World Mental Health Day, this introductory session with Jules Benton looks at why mental health and well-being matter to career planning and decision-making, and what that means for how practitioners hold those conversations, including reasonable adjustments for clients experiencing mental ill health.
At the Cutting Edge: Thriving Not Just Surviving (Career Development Institute and National Institute for Career Education and Counselling)
Oct. 8, 2026
This two-hour seminar shares findings from Laura Walker’s doctoral research on work fulfillment and Dr. Denise Taylor’s work on meaning and identity in the 60-to-80 age range, with breakout discussions running throughout. It is free for members of either organization.
Fostering Neuroinclusion: Inclusive Practices for In-Person, Online and Hybrid Workplaces (Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion)
Oct. 13, 2026
Led by Ashley Sheppard, this session uses case studies and workplace scenarios to show how neuroinclusion works in person, online and in hybrid settings, and why practices designed for neurodivergent employees tend to benefit everyone, with a practical guide and checklist for participants to take away.
Career Centre Leadership: Guiding Diverse Teams Through Change Without Burning Out (CERIC)
Oct. 13, 20 and 27, 2026
Led by executive coach Parvin Abdullayeva, this paid three-part series gives career centre managers and team leads practical tools for steering a diverse team through change, redistributing the invisible labour that drives burnout and making the case for career services in language senior decision-makers act on.
Ethical Issues When Using AI in Career Centers (Asia Pacific Career Development Association)
Oct. 15, 2026
This discussion invites practitioners from university career centres and similar settings to share techniques for using artificial intelligence in their work, with a particular focus on maintaining client confidentiality, protecting sensitive information and helping clients understand privacy considerations.
Weaving the Future: A Culturally Responsive Approach to Indigenous Recruitment, Retention and Advancement (CERIC)
Oct. 19 and 26, 2026
Moderated by Darian Kovacs, this free two-part series examines where the employment lifecycle breaks down for Indigenous talent: standardized recruitment that screens out non-linear career paths at one end, and thin onboarding, cultural isolation and self-advocacy-dependent promotion at the other.
DEAM Webinar: The Economic Case for Disability-Inclusive Workplaces (Canadian Association for Supported Employment)
Oct. 22, 2026
Marking Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM), this session from Signal49 Research and MentorAbility Canada shares findings from a new economic impact analysis on how disability inclusion helps employers address talent shortages, improve retention and reach an overlooked pool of skilled workers, alongside practical strategies for building more inclusive workplaces.
Indigenous Career Pathways: Supporting Growth, Not Just Hiring (Indigenous Works)
Oct. 29, 2026
Kathleen Sawdo, Executive Director of Indigenous Works HRD and Kocihta, leads this session on what should come next after hiring Indigenous people: long-term employee development, internal mobility and career laddering. Participants will examine the barriers that stall advancement and consider strategies for retention, mentorship and leadership development.
Think we missed a webinar? Reach out to CareerWise Editor Rachel So at rachel@ceric.ca for inclusion in next month’s roundup.
