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From AI integration to accessible career services, career and workforce development professionals can find a wide range of learning opportunities this May. This roundup features webinars on topics such as recruitment trends, grief-informed practice, digital tools, labour market shifts and inclusive coaching strategies.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your practice, explore new tools or stay current with workforce trends, there’s something here for every professional.
AAPI Heritage Month Celebration: Navigate Caregiving & Work Responsibilities as APIDA Professionals (NACE)
May 1
This interactive panel will explore the impact of caregiving responsibilities on career growth, explore the increasing demand for caregivers within the APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) community, and identify strategies and organizational support mechanisms to help APIDA professionals balance caregiving and career responsibilities.
Elevating Your Nonprofit Story with Data & Performance Metrics (Charity Village)
May 1
Join Sage Intacct’s expert-led webinar to discover how leveraging data and performance metrics can enhance your non-profit’s impact. This session covers key giving trends, best practices for non-profit storytelling and the role of technology in measuring success. Learn how to strengthen donor engagement, improve transparency and drive greater efficiency with real-world case studies and actionable insights.
National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Gender-Diverse People (MMIWG2S+) (CCPA)
May 2
This virtual event is focused on the ongoing injustices impacting Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse people. The talk will focus on the root causes of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Gender-Diverse People (MMIWG2S+) crisis, how it manifests in the community, the community impact and the MMIWG2S+ report and calls to justice.
Military to Civilian Transitions – What Career Practitioners Need to Know (CERIC)
May 5
From joining to navigating changes during services and eventually leaving, military service is all about transitions – not just for the serving member but also for their families.
This webinar, fortified with an expert group of panellists, will provide information every career practitioner can benefit in knowing about including tools, resources and approaches to best assist CAF military members as they join, serve and leave – i.e. any aspect of their military transition.
Asian Heritage Month – Panel (CCDI)
May 6
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with a webinar featuring community leaders who have made significant strides in supporting Asian professionals. The panel discussion will highlight innovative programs and networks they have developed to break the “bamboo ceiling” and foster career advancement. The webinar is suitable for Asian professionals, HR and DEIA practitioners, allies, and advocates for workplace diversity and equity.
Empowering Futures: Leveraging innovative online approaches for deeper connection in Career Development services (CICA)
May 6
This webinar explores the evolution of online delivery in career services, focusing on the potential of digital technologies and human connection to transform practice. It reviews innovations in online delivery since 2020 and highlights the opportunity for continued service transformation. It emphasizes the need for an ecosystem approach to create personalized, engaging,and effective career guidance services.
From Student to Staff: Breaking In & Standing Out (CACUSS)
May 6
Learn about the career journey of an emerging professional in higher education, with lessons learned about moving into – and thriving in – a full-time continuing role. Reflections focus on the process of navigating through barriers (during and post-COVID-19), the value of networks and finding career direction.
Working with Grief, Shame and Regret: Uncovering Career Transition Potential (CERIC & CCPA)
April 29, May 6 & May 13
Whether the reasons for seeking career services are tied to voluntary or involuntary job or life changes, chances are your service participants are dealing with loss. When these losses go unacknowledged, they can create barriers to moving forward. While the emotions and experiences of grief and loss may feel uncomfortable to explore, they hold transformative potential. What if grief, anger, shame, guilt or regret – rather than being obstacles – could serve as windows into new career possibilities?
Critical Internationalization: Moving toward Internationalization otherwise (CACUSS)
May 7
This session explores the concept of critical internationalization as a potential alternative to internationalization. It explains the distinctions between internationalization and critical internationalization, encourages reflective discussions on work and self-perception, and concludes with a collaborative activity examining limits and limitations in internationalization.
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services Webinar (Neil Squire Society)
May 7, 14, 21 & 28
Nate Toevs, Marketing Manager at WorkBC Assistive Technology Services, will lead a half-hour webinar on assistive technology and ergonomics, covering workplace accommodations, ergonomics, available resources, funding options, community support programs and product demonstrations online.
Leveraging AI for Canadian NPOs: How Canadian Leaders are Using AI to Strengthen Financial Operations and Decision-Making (Charity Village)
May 8
AI is entering the non-profit sector, but what does it actually mean for finance and operations teams? In this webinar, we’ll explore how Canadian NPOs are using AI to enhance financial reporting, budgeting, scenario planning and decision-making. We’ll walk through practical applications, the risks you need to be aware of, and how leaders can prepare their organizations to responsibly and effectively adopt AI-powered workflows.
AI for Career Development in 2025: Practical Strategies for Preparing Clients and Practitioners for the Future of Work (CERIC & Magnet)
May 8 & 22
Generative AI is transforming the labour market, influencing everything from workforce dynamics to individual career trajectories. The first session will focus on recent AI advancements, foundational concepts and the broader implications for the workforce. The second session will delve into specific, actionable applications of generative AI, helping practitioners leverage this technology to support their clients effectively.
Streamline Your Students’ Job Search with AI (NACE)
May 9
ApplyGenie is an AI-powered tool that streamlines job search by aggregating listings from third-party sites, ranking them based on student fit and generating tailored responses to application questions. This technology saves time, reduces application errors and improves outcomes. Universities can use ApplyGenie to empower students with personalized, scalable support, enabling them to use AI in jobseeking, improve placement rates and compete in the rapidly evolving job market. This program aims to empower students in online and job hunting, enhancing their job search experience.
Canadian Student Affairs Assessment Institute (CSAAI & CACUSS)
May 13-15 & May 27-29
The 2025 Institute is a guided curricular experience designed to provide foundational assessment knowledge and skills for student affairs professionals. The event is aimed at anyone looking to acquire foundational knowledge and skills in assessment, enhancing their capacity to assess student learning, development and success, as well as the effectiveness of their programs and services.
How HR Leaders Support Strategic Planning Success (CPHR Manitoba, British Columbia & Yukon)
May 15
This webinar explores the role of HR leadership in driving organizational success by fostering effective communication, project execution and relationships. It covers strategies for preparing teams for successful strategic planning, driving individual and team performance, aligning competencies with strong team performance, and improving the effectiveness of team meetings in achieving strategic goals. The webinar emphasizes the importance of strategic planning and relationships in driving sustainable growth.
From Stuck to Strong: The Power of In Motion & Momentum+ (CDPC)
May 15
In this interactive session, CDPs will discuss the In Motion & Momentum+ (IM&M+) program, which addresses pre-employment needs of clients. The session will discuss the limitations of traditional one-size-fits-all approaches and the IM&M+ approach, which aims to empower clients, build self-awareness, and support them in finding their preferred futures.
AI-Powered Analytics: The Next Evolution in Learning Impact Measurement (Brandon Hall Group)
May 20
The gap between traditional learning measurement and modern business needs continues to widen. Brandon Hall Group HR Outlook research reveals that organizations struggle to link learning initiatives to tangible business outcomes, with learning platforms generating more data than ever but providing fewer actionable insights. As L&D teams adopt new tools like Learning Experience Platforms (LXPs), there’s an urgent need to harness AI-powered analytics effectively.
Respectful Workplace: Strategies for a Healthy Environment – Virtual Workshop (CPHR Manitoba & ACHIEVE Centre for Leadership)
May 21
This workshop aims to create a respectful workplace, fostering productivity and employee well-being. Topics covered include the cost of disrespect, legal framework, grey areas, identifying unhealthy environments, assessing workplaces, assessing for disrespect, steps to deal with disrespect, maintaining respect, employee and employer responsibilities, strategies for change, and respectful workplace policies.
Virtual Coaching for Empowerment (NACE)
May 21
NACE is offering a Virtual Coaching for the Empowerment of All program, aimed at equipping coaches with the necessary skills and strategies to provide effective coaching to all clientele. The program covers understanding differences, unconscious bias, the coaching process, the impact of questions and listening skills, and the role of empowerment, belonging and unconscious bias in the coaching process.
Career Counseling Chapter Webinar: Navigating the Journey: What Aspiring Counselors Can Expect Before During and After Grad School (CCPA)
May 26
Choosing a curriculum is the first step toward a mental health career. Equally crucial is understanding distinctions among psychotherapist, social work, psychology, and related fields. This session will guide attendees in selecting a career path that best fits their goals. Key topics include finding the right programs, practicum and internship requirements, continuing education, and navigating the job market after graduation.
The Ultimate Recruitment Series for CDPs: How to Help People Land Dream Jobs and Help Companies Build Dream Teams (CERIC)
May 27, 28 & 29
If recruitment is part of your work in any way – be it in supporting jobseekers or helping your organization hire new talent, then you don’t want to miss this. The recruitment game is changing dramatically year-over-year, and it’s critical today to understand the evolving nuances and needs of both jobseekers and hiring managers/employers. This webinar will clear away the clutter and give you quick, easy, actionable steps that you can use immediately to help people land their dream jobs and help companies build dream teams.
Maximizing Your Impact with Veterans (NCDA)
May 29
Career development professionals are in a unique position to make a difference with military service members, veterans and student veterans, but need insight and practical tools for doing so. In this session, author Emily King Grandinetta provides a high-level overview of psychosocial aspects of military transition that you need to know about to have maximum positive impact on this valuable but often misunderstood talent segment.
