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Monday, January 27
 

14:00 EST

201: Working Together: Employment & Language Training for Refugees
Many refugees come to Canada with low language skills but with a desire to fit in and to find employment. We are looking for employers who are: 1. Willing to hire refugees; 2. Willing to invest in training; and 3. Willing and able to be flexible. The desired outcomes are to improve the employment situation for refugees and to improve the connection of employers to the talent pool of refugees.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Strategies for working with employers;
  • Supporting refugees in an employment context;
  • Best practices in language and employment training

Speakers | Conférenciers
avatar for Bashir Shabaz

Bashir Shabaz

Manager, Employment Services, Reception House Waterloo Region
Bashir Shahbaz has a master's degree in economics and since 2007 has been at Reception House helping refugees with their settlement and integration processes. This work has helped him gain in-depth knowledge of the settlement sector.
avatar for Carl Cadogan

Carl Cadogan

CEO, Reception House Waterloo Region
Carl Cadogan has served on numerous boards, committees and task forces, including the CBA, the Premier's Council on the Voluntary Sector (that redesigned the OTF). He is currently the CEO of Reception House Waterloo Region.


Monday January 27, 2020 14:00 - 15:00 EST
Room | Salle 201

14:00 EST

202: "Reviewing Resumes is Hard": Flipping the Classroom
Do you want to engage students in the career development process? Instead of multiple lectures, we flipped the classroom using peer learning with student teams in a day-long session where teams researched labour markets, developed job descriptions (JDs), applied for the JDs they developed, developed interview questions based on the JDs, applied and interviewed for the job.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Learn a new way to flip the post-secondary career classroom;
  • Develop a strategy to engage MBA students;
  • How to structure a day-long career workshop

Speakers | Conférenciers
avatar for Larry Iles

Larry Iles

Senior Faculty Member, Thompson Rivers University
Larry Iles has worked in career development throughout his 22 years with Thompson Rivers University (TRU). He is currently writing two chapters for an online career book with the TRU Career and Experiential Learning Department.
avatar for Jamie Noakes

Jamie Noakes

Career Counsellor, Thompson Rivers University
Jamie Noakes is a faculty member in Career and Experiential Learning at TRU with 10 years of experience in a variety of post-secondary settings. Currently, Jamie is a Career Counsellor and a Co-ordinator for business co-op students.


Monday January 27, 2020 14:00 - 15:00 EST
Room | Salle 202

14:00 EST

203: Programme de Mobilité Francophone : comment convaincre les employeurs d'embaucher de la main d'oeuvre qualifié et bilingue à l'internationale?
Le programme de Mobilité Francophone est une réelle option pour les employeurs. L’employeur n’a pas besoin d’obtenir une Étude d’Impact sur le Marché du Travail (EIMT) pour embaucher un travailleur qualifié en provenance des pays de la francophonie. Découvrez les avantages de ce programme et les techniques pour obtenir la collaboration des employeurs.

Objectifs d’apprentissage :
  • Technique de promotion d'un programme favorisant l'embauche des immigrants francophones; Développement de partenariats privés et communautaires;
  • Participer au développement économique de votre clientèle francophone

Speakers | Conférenciers
avatar for Aissatou Sonko

Aissatou Sonko

Gestionnaire du Programme Employabilité et Immigration, Société Économique de l'Ontario
Aissatou Sonko est dotée d'une expertise de plus de 5 ans en RH. Ses fonctions premières consistent à gérer une équipe de conseillers pour accompagner les immigrants francophones qui désirent trouver un emploi ou de créer une entreprise.


Monday January 27, 2020 14:00 - 15:00 EST
Room | Salle 203

14:00 EST

204: ISSofBC and Vancity: Re-imagining Financial and Career Services
ISSofBC and Vancity Credit Union have reimagined financial services by bringing banking to community. Vancity supported the development of a Welcome Centre for refugees and immigrants to the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. It is a fully integrated and co-ordinated regional services hub that addresses the immediate needs of newcomers, such as housing and language training, and also offers bank account starts and financial literacy services. This session will share the story of the unique partnership between the two organizations as well as explore specific examples of the career services provided for newcomers.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Learn how to build a community partnership;
  • Understand the career needs of immigrants and refugees;
  • Identify innovative ways to provide services to newcomers

Speakers | Conférenciers
avatar for Chris Friesen

Chris Friesen

Director, Settlement Services, ISSofBC
Chris Friesen is a recognized mover and voice within the refugee and immigrant settlement sector and is a sought-after speaker, media resource person and research collaborator on immigration-related policies and programs. As Settlement Services director at ISSofBC for over 25 years... Read More →
avatar for John Horn

John Horn

Director, Talent Acquisition and Learning, Vancity Credit Union
John Horn leads recruitment and learning at Vancity Credit Union and has been involved with CERIC for over a decade as a committee and board member. At Vancity, John oversees sourcing, acquiring and developing talent in service of the co-operative’s purpose of building healthy communities... Read More →


Monday January 27, 2020 14:00 - 15:00 EST
Room | Salle 204

14:00 EST

205: What Career Practitioners Want
Labour market information is central to every career practitioner's toolbox. Yet, it is not always easy to find or integrate in services. Nor does it always match what individuals want. The LMIC surveyed nearly 900 professionals in the field of career development to better understand their challenges. Join us to discuss our findings and what can be done.

Learning Outcomes:
  • How career practitioners use labour market information in their practice;
  • What information challenges career practitioners face in supporting their clients;
  • Best practices to provide clients with actionable information

Speakers | Conférenciers
avatar for Tony Bonen

Tony Bonen

Director, Research, Data and Analytics, Labour Market Information Council
Tony Bonen is a seasoned economist with deep knowledge of quantitative analyses. Since 2018, he has overseen research initiatives at the Labour Market Information Council to provide all Canadians with timely, reliable and relevant data
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Steven Tobin

Executive Director, Labour Market Information Council
As the Executive Director of the Labour Market Information Council, Steven Tobin works to improve labour market information in Canada. He previously worked at the International Labour Organization and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.


Monday January 27, 2020 14:00 - 15:00 EST
Room | Salle 205

14:00 EST

206: PANEL: Future Skills: Preparing for the Future of Work | Compétences futures : se préparer pour l’avenir du travail
This session will highlight how Future Skills supports the Government of Canada's efforts to respond to the changing nature of work and ensure Canadians are prepared for the future. Panellists will provide an overview of the Future Skills Council and the Future Skills Centre, share insights from early implementation and discuss how practitioners can get involved.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Learn about Future Skills progress (Council and Centre);
  • Understand the importance of evidence for policy and programming;
  • Acknowledge the role of actors in ecosystem for system change

Cette séance expliquera comment l’initiative Compétences futures appuie les efforts déployés par le gouvernement du Canada pour s’adapter à la nature changeante du monde du travail et veiller à ce que les Canadiens et Canadiennes soient préparés pour l’avenir. Des panélistes offriront un aperçu du Conseil des Compétences futures et du Centre des Compétences futures, feront part des apprentissages tirés des premières étapes de la mise en œuvre de l’initiative et discuteront de moyens de participation des intervenants.

Objectifs d’apprentissage:
  • Renseignez-vous sur les progrès réalisés en matière de Compétences futures (Conseil et Centre);
  • Comprenez l’importance des preuves pour les politiques et les programmes;
  • Reconnaissez le rôle des acteurs de l’écosystème de changement systémique


Speakers | Conférenciers
avatar for Valerie Walker

Valerie Walker

Executive Director, Business/Higher Education Roundtable (BHER) | Directrice générale, Table ronde du milieu des affaires et de l’enseignement supérieur, Co-Chair, Future Skills Council | Coprésidente, Conseil des Compétences futures
Valerie Walker is the Co-chair of the Future Skills Council, a council to provide advice on emerging skills, workforce trends and pan-Canadian priorities. Valerie also leads the Business/Higher Education Roundtable (BHER). Made up of the heads of Canadian companies, universities and... Read More →
avatar for Pedro Barata

Pedro Barata

Executive Director | Directeur exécutif, Future Skills Centre | Centre des Compétences futures
As Executive Director of the Future Skills Centre, Pedro Barata works with key project partners to realize the Centre’s mandate to prepare Canadians for employment success in a changing workplace and lead in cutting-edge research and innovation. Prior to his appointment at the Future... Read More →
avatar for Rhonda Fernandes

Rhonda Fernandes

Executive Director | Directrice exécutive, Future Skills Office and Skills Innovation, Employment and Social Development Canada | Bureau des Compétences futures and Innovation en matière de compétences, Emploi et Développement social Canada
Rhonda Fernandes is Executive Director, Future Skills Office and Innovation, Employment and Social Development Canada. She is responsible for the Government of Canada's Future Skills initiative, which will promote innovation in skills policy and programs.Rhonda Fernandes est directrice... Read More →


Monday January 27, 2020 14:00 - 15:00 EST
Room | Salle 206

14:00 EST

207: Digital Credentials for Robot-Proof 21C Careers
Open Badges are a standard for portable micro-credentials invented by Mozilla in 2011 as a better way to recognize skills and transfer them into new education and career situations. Leading organizations like IBM, Shopify and eCampusOntario are using badges in innovative approaches to workforce development. Learn how badges are fast becoming digital credentials for "robot-proof" 21st-century careers.

Learning Outcomes:
  • List the benefits of competency-based approaches to workforce development;
  • Describe the skills needed for success in 21st-century careers;
  • Explain how Open Badges make skills more portable and learner-centred

Speakers | Conférenciers
avatar for Don Presant

Don Presant

President, CanCred by Learning Agents
Don Presant is Canada's leading expert on Open Badges, speaking at conferences across Canada and abroad. He is President of Learning Agents, host of CanCred.ca, the premier Canadian service for Open Badges.


Monday January 27, 2020 14:00 - 15:00 EST
Room | Salle 207

14:00 EST

208: PANEL: Urban Indigenous Homeward Bound (UIHB)
UIHB is a multi-year initiative that aims to systematically address barriers sole-parenting urban Indigenous women face when trying to find meaningful employment, enhanced well-being, and prosperity for themselves and their children. UIHB is founded on the provision and co-ordination of key supports including housing, access to culture, childcare, education and life-skills, transportation, case co-ordination, health access and mental-health supports.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Community-led learnings regarding career development for urban Indigenous populations;
  • Results of UIHB process evaluation outcomes;
  • Exploration of self-determined career goals

Initiative échelonnée sur plusieurs années, UIHB s’attaque de manière systématique aux obstacles auxquels font face les mères monoparentales autochtones vivant en milieu urbain qui sont à la recherche d’un emploi gratifiant, et qui tentent d’améliorer leur sort et celui de leurs enfants. L’initiative UIHB est fondée sur la prestation et la coordination de moyens de soutien clés, dont l’hébergement, l’accès à la culture, les services de garde d’enfants, les études et les compétences de vie, le transport, la coordination de cas, ainsi que l’accès aux soins de santé et aux services de santé mentale.

Objectifs d’apprentissage:
  • Apprentissages communautaires liés au développement de carrière pour les populations autochtones urbaines;
  • Résultats du processus d’évaluation de l’initiative UIHB;
  • Exploration d’objectifs de carrière fixés par les femmes elles-mêmes

Speakers | Conférenciers
avatar for Joshua Litwin

Joshua Litwin

Manager, Community of Practice, Homeward Bound | Directeur, communauté de pratique, Homeward Bound, WoodGreen
Joshua Litwin manages the Homeward Bound Community of Practice, working to grow WoodGreen's Homeward Bound program across Canada to support single mothers in achieving education, employment and a sustainable future for their families.Administrateur de la communauté de pratique Homeward... Read More →
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Lorie Arias

Program Coordinator/Section Manager/Assistant Executive Director, N’Amerind Friendship Centre
Lorie Arias has been employed at the N’Amerind Friendship Centre, in London, ON for approximately 8 years. She is a member of the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation and is Bear Clan. She brings extensive professional experience working for over 35 years at several Indigenous and... Read More →
avatar for Lauren Howse

Lauren Howse

Urban Indigenous Homeward Bound Program Co-ordinator | Coordonnatrice du programme Urban Indigenous Homeward Bound, Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres
Lauren Howse supports OFIFC member Friendship Centres with the implementation of Urban Indigenous Homeward Bound (UIHB) in urban Indigenous communities across Ontario.Lauren Howse soutient les centres d’amitié membres de l’OFIFC grâce à la mise en place de l’initiative Urban... Read More →


Monday January 27, 2020 14:00 - 15:00 EST
Room | Salle 208

14:00 EST

209: Career Developers to Career Connectors
Interested in engaging your local business and community sectors to develop the networking skills of jobseekers? Attend this session and you'll hear of the story of why Connector NL was started and how two former career advisors take the best of career services and the business world to help new residents and upcoming graduates find professional connections.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Importance of building and sharing your network;
  • Utilizing networking events to promote jobseekers;
  • Engaging local business and community sector for connections

Speakers | Conférenciers
avatar for Shanna Mugford

Shanna Mugford

Program Co-ordinator, Connector NL
Shanna Mugford is the Program Co-ordinator for Connector NL in the western region. After completing her studies at Memorial University she moved back to her hometown of Corner Brook to bring Connector NL to the west coast. Shanna loves Newfoundland and Labrador and she is delighted... Read More →
avatar for Ashley Verge

Ashley Verge

Central NL Co-ordinator, Connector NL
Ashley Verge is the Central NL Co-ordinator for Connector NL. She is passionate about the region and being a force to help its residents find meaningful connections while promoting the hiring of newcomers to local businesses.


Monday January 27, 2020 14:00 - 15:00 EST
Room | Salle 209

14:00 EST

210: Converting Potential into Prosperity: Microloans for Newcomer Success
We've all met a taxi driver who was a medical doctor in their previous life. For almost 15 years, Windmill Microlending has been helping internationally trained professionals convert their potential into prosperity by providing microloans toward re-licensing so they can get back to work in their field. This session will focus on sector collaboration and explore different approaches for greater impact.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Discover impact of a $15,000 microloan for foreign-trained professionals;
  • Understand the role of financial literacy coaching in newcomer career success;
  • Explore the value of collaboration within newcomer support services

Speakers | Conférenciers
avatar for Robert Ndoping

Robert Ndoping

Manager, Client Success, Windmill Microlending
Robert Ndoping joined Windmill in 2014 as Loan Facilitator, during which time he spearheaded research on dental re-licensing plans and helped set up their interest-free Refugee Loan Program. Robert holds a double master's from Lund University.
avatar for Lindsay Morris

Lindsay Morris

Manager, Intake and Data Collection, Windmill Microlending
Lindsay Morris joined Windmill in 2017 and has supported its clients and her team ever since, focusing on setting clients up for success right from the application process. Lindsay holds an MA/MBA from York University.


Monday January 27, 2020 14:00 - 15:00 EST
Room | Salle 210

14:00 EST

211: Collaborating for Career Success: Psychology and Career Services
The Department of Psychology at Queen's University has created a series of targeted career supports for undergraduate psychology students, including a new course about careers in psychology, a mentorship-model careers conference and an open-source textbook. Learn about these initiatives and the collaboration with Career Services to integrate career development supports into the curriculum and student experience.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Learn about initiatives that provide targeted career supports;
  • Explore strategies for collaboration between academic and career units;
  • Identify opportunities for new approaches in your own setting

Speakers | Conférenciers
avatar for Cathy Keates

Cathy Keates

Director, Career Services & Experiential Learning, Queen's University
Cathy Keates, Director of Career Services and Experiential Learning at Queen's University, leads development and delivery of cross-institution programs and services. Two recent projects, the Major Maps and It All Adds Up, were recognized with CACEE Innovation Awards.
avatar for Meghan Norris

Meghan Norris

Undergraduate Chair in Psychology, Queen's University
Meghan Norris (PhD in Social Psychology) is the Chair for Undergraduate Studies in Psychology at Queen's University. A former business owner and professor in consumer science, Dr Norris' work focuses on translating science into practice.


Monday January 27, 2020 14:00 - 15:00 EST
Room | Salle 211

14:00 EST

212: Grow Your Career: JAC Employee Career Development Program
The John Abbott College career development program provides a support mechanism for identifying and tracking employee career advancement goals. This unique employee program promotes self-reflection, recognition of employability skills and competencies and preparation for future career transitions. This session will inspire strategic planning for educational institutions and offers an example of a personal development program for attracting and retaining employees.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Model a program developed for identifying employee career advancement goals;
  • Plan a career development roadmap for educational institution employees;
  • Align employee career development efforts with professional and organizational goals

Speakers | Conférenciers
avatar for Lois Dion

Lois Dion

HR Coordinator, John Abbott College
Lois Dion  (MS Ed) is the Co-ordinator of Human Resources at John Abbott College with over 10 year' management experience in the public sector. She brings a solid background in conflict resolution and career coaching.
avatar for Marianne Côté-Jacques

Marianne Côté-Jacques

Professional Development Technical Advisor, John Abbott College
Marinane Côté-Jacques is the Professional Development Advisor (BAdmin) for faculty and non-teaching staff at John Abbott College. She is proficient in career development training, institutional research in higher education, program initiatives and staff/employee development.
avatar for Susan Ajersch

Susan Ajersch

Professional Development Specialist, John Abbott College
Susan Ajersch is an educational developer (MEd) and co-ordinator of professional development training opportunities for faculty and non-teaching staff at CEGEP John Abbott College. She is adept and creative in curriculum development, new faculty training and teaching and learning... Read More →


Monday January 27, 2020 14:00 - 15:00 EST
Room | Salle 212

14:00 EST

213: Building Bridges to Employment Through Social Enterprise
Supportive programming and business development combined can drive successful outcomes for at-risk youth. Learn about the approach utilized by Choices for Youth, which leverages social enterprises, experiential training and wrap-around support to create diverse and transitional employment for youth who cannot access the traditional labour market. Three social enterprises – Impact Construction, Neighbourhood and The Shop – will be highlighted throughout.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Connect career development with transitional employment through social enterprise;
  • Understand the complexities required to start a social enterprise;
  • Encourage a person-centred design in career development through social enterprise

Speakers | Conférenciers
avatar for Chelsey MacNeil

Chelsey MacNeil

Director of Social Enterprise, Education and Employment, Choices for Youth
Chelsey MacNeil is an entrepreneur, business developer and social innovator. She has 10+ years of experience developing business models through through social and place-based business.


Monday January 27, 2020 14:00 - 15:00 EST
Room | Salle 213

14:00 EST

214: Discover the Path From Skills Development to Mastery!
Have you heard about the 10,000-hour rule? Is it true? How do we develop mastery of a skill? What do the realms of chess and music have to teach us? Come join a fascinating investigation into what enables a person to master their craft. Participants will have an opportunity to revisit their own skills and leave with an action plan.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Review the research on learning and skills development;
  • Investigate what enables a person to master their craft;
  • Develop an action plan to build your skills

Speakers | Conférenciers
avatar for Rob Straby

Rob Straby

Professor, Conestoga College
Rob Straby has followed his passion for innovation in career development since 1986. A professor in the Career Development Practitioner program at Conestoga College, this unique program trains career professionals via the internet with interactive webinars.


Monday January 27, 2020 14:00 - 15:00 EST
Room | Salle 214

14:00 EST

215: The Power of LinkedIn and Social Reciprocity
People think LinkedIn is about getting a job. But in reality LinkedIn is about the power and art of networking and reciprocity. LinkedIn takes content, consistency and commitment. It also requires people to jump out of their comfort zone because that is where the magic happens. LinkedIn is powerful and we have no choice but to become LinkedIn Go-Givers.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Learn to go from profile-building to community-building;
  • Learn the art of online social reciprocity;
  • Learn to use LinkedIn to successfully reach your goals

Speakers | Conférenciers
avatar for Shelly Elsliger

Shelly Elsliger

Career Educator and LinkedIn Super-Woman, Linked-Express and University of Toronto
A globally recognized LinkedIn trainer and speaker as well as a Woman You Need to Know. Shelly Elsliger uses the Power of LinkedIn to build presence, brand, confidence and master the ART of social reciprocity


Monday January 27, 2020 14:00 - 15:00 EST
Room | Salle 215
 
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