Cannexus22 Virtual | Virtuel: Full Schedule

16:45 EST

Smoke and Mirrors: The Illusion of the Employment Services Sector

This presentation reveals the systemic flaws in government policy and service delivery for jobseekers with employment barriers, while proposing solutions to address them. It is cheeky and funny, while communicating the brutal and serious issues that need to be addressed, globally.

Learning Outcomes:

Understanding the dark side of performance measurement and management
Reflection on effective career development practice
Solutions to solving the broader issues in policy and practice

Speakers

Sarah Delicate

Director, BBMD Consulting Inc.

Sarah Delicate and Angela Hoyt have collectively spent 60+ years in the employment services sector. As practitioners and consultants, they bring a corporate memory that spans three decades of government-funded employment programming.

Angela Hoyt

Director, Evolution Group

Monday January 24, 2022 16:45 - 17:30 EST

Block - Bloc 3 - Live Concurrent Sessions (Séances concomitantes en direct)

Language | Langue English (Anglais)
Area of Interest Building the Profile and Sustainability of the Career Development Sector (Bâtir le profil et la durabilité du secteur du développement en carriére)

10:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Career Competencies We Share: Building for the Future

The Pan-Canadian Career Development Professional Competency Framework provides the structure and foundation for training, advocacy, ethics and certification in the career development sector. The framework's nimbleness is its strength, as is its capacity in application to facilitate career growth. Learn how your use and application of the Competency Framework will build training programs, enhance job descriptions and advance the field.

Learning Outcomes:

The development and application of the new CDP Framework
The Framework's application for CDPs, education and career counselling
The future of career competencies in Canada

Speakers

Rebecca McCarthy

Project Associate, Canadian Career Development Foundation

Rebecca McCarthy makes things work for those who work. With a background in entrepreneurship and workshop facilitation, her work at the Canadian Career Development Foundation centres upon the values of openness and authenticity, sharing that career development is for everyone.

Rebecca Hudson-Breen

Associate Professor, University of Alberta

Rebecca Hudson-Breen is an Associate Professor of Counselling Psychology in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta. Her research is focused on questions of career-life development and mental health.

Sareena Hopkins

Executive Director, Canadian Career Development Foundation

As Executive Director of the Canadian Career Development Foundation, Sareena works to strengthen the impact of the career development sector by moving from ideas to action in areas of public policy, research and development, capacity building and advocacy.

Kris Magnusson

Professor, Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University

Dr. Kris Magnusson recently completed two terms as Dean of the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University, and has returned to faculty life as a professor.

Tuesday January 25, 2022 10:00 - 10:45 EST

On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

Language | Langue English (Anglais)
Area of Interest Building the Profile and Sustainability of the Career Development Sector (Bâtir le profil et la durabilité du secteur du développement en carriére)

10:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Talking to Career Experts: Articulating Career Terms

How can a career practitioner help me? I spent the past 12 months researching and interviewing career practitioners across the globe, gaining insight on over 300 years of combined expertise. I spent hours analyzing every word they said and narrowed their responses to the top 10 methods we use to help our clients. Join me to uncover the foundations of career work!

Learning Outcomes:

Primary exploratory research results on available career services
Top 10 career terms used by career practitioners
Hands-on and practical trends in career approaches

Speakers

Hoda Kilani

Owner, Right Career Fit

Hoda Kilani, EdD, CPCC, is the founder of Right Career Fit, a company that supports young adults to realize their dreams. Hoda is on a mission to increase awareness of the value of career literacy

Tuesday January 25, 2022 10:00 - 10:45 EST

On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

Language | Langue English (Anglais)
Area of Interest Building the Profile and Sustainability of the Career Development Sector (Bâtir le profil et la durabilité du secteur du développement en carriére)

11:00 EST

Digitizing Collaboration: LinkedIn‚ Partnership with Workforce Development Sector

The pandemic has tested this sector in unique ways, requiring unique solutions to meet jobseekers and employers in an increasingly virtual space. To enhance practitioner capacity, First Work partnered with LinkedIn, providing access to LinkedIn Learning, Recruiter and Talent Insights. This presentation overviews the utilization of this platform to supplement programming, while increasing digitization and professionalization of the sector.

Learning Outcomes:

Impacts of learning platform on client retention and motivation
Impacts of LinkedIn digital tool integration into service delivery
Impacts of platform utilization on sector talent pipeline

Speakers

Jake Hirsch-Allen

North America PPP, Workforce Development and Skills Lead, LinkedIn, Canadian Council on Youth Prosperity, ICTC

Jake Hirsh-Allen manages LinkedIn Learning's relationships with North America's governments in relation to workforce development and higher education systems. Jake is a Director on the Boards of the Canadian Council for Youth Prosperity, Information and Communications Technology Council... Read More →

Akosua Alagaratnam

Executive Director, First Work

With over six years of experience in government and seven years as board representative for the Region of Peel Women's Centre, Akosua Alagaratnam is an established driver of effective policy-making, communications, government affairs and community engagement.

Derrick An

Manager, Projects and Strategic Initiatives, First Work

With over 10 years of public, not-for-profit and charity experience, Derrick An approaches his work with a firm understanding of the challenges intrapreneurs and organization leaders face when creating systemic change and leading with identity first.

Tuesday January 25, 2022 11:00 - 11:45 EST

Block - Bloc 4 - Live Concurrent Sessions (Séances concomitantes en direct)

Language | Langue English (Anglais)
Area of Interest Building the Profile and Sustainability of the Career Development Sector (Bâtir le profil et la durabilité du secteur du développement en carriére)

11:00 EST

Architecting Our Sector's Future of Work

Recent revolutionary changes have shaken things we thought were immovable. Future predictions and workforce trends became irrelevant overnight. How do we plan when so much is shifting? We start now and shape the future of work that we want for ourselves and our sector. Immerse yourself in a hands-on communal imagining of what our sector could be in 2032.

Learning Outcomes:

Unearth hidden needs of the career development sector
Co-create tools and assets to be shared with the Cannexus-community wide
Demonstrate creative facilitation that can be integrated into everyone's work

Speakers

Lisa Taylor

President, Challenge Factory

Lisa Taylor is an author, entrepreneur, consultant, volunteer and community leader focused on making sense of the changing world of work. She is the President of Challenge Factory and lives in Toronto.

Tuesday January 25, 2022 11:00 - 11:45 EST

Sector Leaders Sessions (Séances des leaders sectoriels)

Language | Langue English (Anglais)
Area of Interest Building the Profile and Sustainability of the Career Development Sector (Bâtir le profil et la durabilité du secteur du développement en carriére)

13:45 EST

International Advocacy Panel: Influencing Real Change

Career development is integral to strong educational and labour market systems and to individuals’ well-being. Yet, globally, the career development sector faces common challenges: limiting policies impeding our work, unstable and inadequate funding, and minimal public awareness. Our panel of rock star experts will share how they have influenced change in policy, systems and public arenas. Come join the conversation!

Learning Outcomes:

Learn about concrete actions to influence upstream macro-level change
Explore strategies used by researchers, government officials and CDPs
Engage in dialogue on how we can create change

Speakers

Sareena Hopkins

Executive Director, Canadian Career Development Foundation

Tristram Hooley

Professor | Professeur en éducation au choix de carrière, iCeGS, University of Derby | iCeGS, Université de Derby

Tristram Hooley is a researcher and writer on career and career guidance. He has published 10 books and numerous reports and articles. He holds professorial roles at three universities and writes the Adventures in Career Development blog at https://adventuresincareerdevelopment.wordpress.com/.Tristram... Read More →

Ingjerd Espolin Gaarder

Director of the Department of Lifelong Guidance, Norway, The Directorate of Higher Education and Skills, Norway

As Director of the Department of Lifelong Guidance (Norwegian Directorate of Higher Education and Skills), Ingjerd Espolin Gaarder works to strengthen the reach and impact of career development. She brings her perspective on influencing change from within government to this panel... Read More →

Heather Lowery-Kappes

National President, Career Development Association of New Zealand (CDANZ)

Heather Lowery-Kappes is a Career Development Advisor at the University of Waikato and serves as the National President of the Career Development Association of New Zealand (CDANZ). Heather brings front-line experience and insights to this panel.

Tuesday January 25, 2022 13:45 - 14:30 EST

Sector Leaders Sessions (Séances des leaders sectoriels)

Language | Langue English (Anglais)
Area of Interest Building the Profile and Sustainability of the Career Development Sector (Bâtir le profil et la durabilité du secteur du développement en carriére)

10:00 EST

(On-demand session released) Ethics at the Core: Exploring the Updated Code

At the core of effective and professional career service lies ethical practice. Developed by career development practitioners (CDPs) with guidance from the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), the new Code of Ethics for Career Development Professionals places emphasis on principles, values, virtues, as well as integrity, competence and responsibility. Woven inside is the Competency Framework for CDPs and updated standards for digital tools and service with diverse populations.

Learning Outcomes:

Introduction to the new CDP Code of Ethics
Understanding how to use the new CDP CoE
Practical applications of the CoE to enhance career practice

Speakers

Kathy Offet-Gartner

President/Counsellor, CCPA/Mount Royal University

Kathy Offet-Gartner is a counselling psychologist, career practitioner and the current President of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). Kathy was part of the working groups for the updated Code of Ethics for both CCPA and the new CDP Competency Framework.

Rebecca McCarthy

Project Associate, Canadian Career Development Foundation

Gillian Johnston

Co-director, CDPCBO (Career Development Practitioners Certification Board of Ontario)

Gillian Johnston has worked in career development 40+ years. Gillian is a member of the NCSC and CCDF Code of Ethics Committee. She was on the original Steering Committee for the S&Gs and Code of Ethics Committee.

Mike Quinn

Manager of Employment Counselling, WorkingNB/NBCDA

Mike Quinn is a career development practitioner with 20+ years experience. Mike is the manager of an exceptional group of 14 employment counsellors with the Department of Post-Secondary Education Training & Labour in New Brunswick and an active member of the New Brunswick Career Development... Read More →

Cheryl Chapman

Economic Development & Employment Counsellor, Xatśūll First Nation and Cariboo Chilcotin Aboriginal Training & Employment Centre

Cheryl Chapman is a member of the Xatśūll First Nation. Cheryl has 30+ years of experience working with Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, communities, businesses and all levels of government. Cheryl excels at capacity building, sustainable community development and building... Read More →

Wednesday January 26, 2022 10:00 - 11:00 EST

On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)

Language | Langue English (Anglais)
Area of Interest Building the Profile and Sustainability of the Career Development Sector (Bâtir le profil et la durabilité du secteur du développement en carriére)

12:15 EST

Create Your Own Career Path in Career Development

As a career professional, you help clients in their career journeys. But how proactive are you in imagining and planning your own journey? This session will inspire you to consider your own unique path in the field of career development, set meaningful goals for yourself, seek out enriching and rewarding opportunities, and explore strategies for personal growth.

Learning Outcomes:

How to be proactive about your own career plan
Identify strategies and opportunities for professional growth
Stay on track with your goals even in challenging times

Speakers

Cathy Ginsberg

Career Growth Coach & Trainer, People Focus Training Inc.

Cathy Ginsberg is an engaging speaker, coach and trainer, specializing in coaching for career growth and leadership development. She has extensive training and development experience in the business world, in non-profits and in employment services.

Wednesday January 26, 2022 12:15 - 13:00 EST

Block - Bloc 6 - Live Concurrent Sessions (Séances concomitantes en direct)

Language | Langue English (Anglais)
Area of Interest Building the Profile and Sustainability of the Career Development Sector (Bâtir le profil et la durabilité du secteur du développement en carriére)

13:30 EST

Career Services: Impact, Proof & New Evidence

In 2005, a survey of Canadian career development practitioners highlighted how we measured and reported the impact of our services. In 2021, new data provides a fresh take on how we demonstrate impact. In this session, we'll explore our relationship with evaluation and how we can build on identified strengths to prove our value and further demonstrate our impact.

Learning Outcomes:

Discuss the evolution of evaluation in the career development sector
Examine current evaluation strengths and challenges in the sector
Explore practical ways for the sector to demonstrate impact

Speakers

Block - Bloc 7 - Live Concurrent Sessions (Séances concomitantes en direct)

Language | Langue English (Anglais)
Area of Interest Building the Profile and Sustainability of the Career Development Sector (Bâtir le profil et la durabilité du secteur du développement en carriére)

Cannexus22 Virtual | Virtuel

16:45 EST

Sarah Delicate

Angela Hoyt

10:00 EST

Rebecca McCarthy

Rebecca Hudson-Breen

Sareena Hopkins

Kris Magnusson

10:00 EST

Hoda Kilani

11:00 EST

Jake Hirsch-Allen

Akosua Alagaratnam

Derrick An

11:00 EST

Lisa Taylor

13:45 EST

Sareena Hopkins

Tristram Hooley

Ingjerd Espolin Gaarder

Heather Lowery-Kappes

10:00 EST

Kathy Offet-Gartner

Rebecca McCarthy

Gillian Johnston

Mike Quinn

Cheryl Chapman

12:15 EST

Cathy Ginsberg

13:30 EST

Deirdre Pickerell

Lynne Bezanson

Sareena Hopkins