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• Members Matter Webinar: Supporting Clients in Pursuing Board Roles

  • When
    04/03/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting (Eastern Time)

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  Purpose of the Presentation
  Equip career development professionals with strategies, tools, and resources to help their clients identify and secure board roles as part of their career trajectory. This presentation emphasizes supporting underrepresented groups to ensure more diverse and inclusive boardrooms.

  Learning Objectives

  1. Understand the value of board roles in career development and personal growth.
  2. Identify the qualifications, skills, and experiences needed for board positions.
  3. Recognize barriers faced by underrepresented groups and develop strategies to address them.
  4. Guide clients in building their profiles and networks to access board opportunities.
  5. Navigate the landscape of non-profit, corporate, and public-sector boards.

  
  Expert Presenter

  

  Donna Price believes that governance connects us and is essential for creating value for individuals and organizations. As the Founder and President of The Governance Boutique, she unlocks and enhances value for aspiring board directors while empowering organizations to achieve their board talent acquisition and governance objectives.

  With over twenty years of experience as a Law Clerk, working alongside some of Canada's brightest legal and business minds, she gained valuable training to transition into corporate governance. Over the subsequent two decades, as a governance executive, coach, mentor, and advisor, her contributions have been vital in elevating corporate governance for the individuals and companies with whom she collaborated.

  Whether assisting aspiring or experienced board directors or organizations, she simplifies complexity and delivers value by uncovering opportunities, crafting biographies and resumes, developing effective board search strategies, and analyzing board competency needs alongside talent acquisition strategies. She is a certified Governance Professional and a Certified Career Strategist. One of her greatest joys is listening to the stories of individuals and organizations to help them reach their potential and witnessing a deeper sense of fulfillment.

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• CPC Member Welcome Wagon

  • When
    11/03/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting (Eastern Time)
  • Registered
    8 registrants

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  Are you new to Career Professionals of Canada? Would you like network with members? Want to learn more about all your member benefits? This session's for you.

  This free session welcomes you into the CPC community, and helps you connect with our many programs, initiatives, and resources. Learn about all the benefits that your CPC membership provides, including the savings you’ll enjoy, the community you’ll meet, the exposure you’ll gain, and the new skills and tools you’ll acquire.

  These sessions are conducted via Zoom Meeting. Joining is as simple as clicking on the link provided in your registration email. If you prefer, you can join us by conference call on a phone line instead. The choice is yours!

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• Learning Lab Workshop - From Knowledge to Action: Mastering Facilitation Techniques

  • When
    25/03/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting (Eastern Time)
  • Spaces left
    54

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  Unlock the power of facilitation to transform passive learning into active engagement.

  This 90-minute workshop delves into dynamic facilitation techniques that empower learners to convert knowledge into actionable skills, behaviours, and insights.

  Participants will explore and practice a variety of approaches designed to foster deeper understanding and active participation, equipping them to guide clients and students toward meaningful and lasting learning outcomes.

  
  Expert Speaker

  Gabrielle LeClair is a master-certified career strategist with more than 15 years of industry experience. Owner and principal consultant of GDL Consulting, Gabrielle built a successful boutique firm, specializing in the intersection where adult education and career development meet. Bringing a background in Learning and Development, Human Resources, and Business Management she has developed programs that empower learners to excel.

  As CPC's past certification chair and standards manager, Gabrielle’s stewarded CPC’s popular professional development programming, as well as strong member and learner standards.  She has been key contributor to programs developed by CPC. An active member of CPC since 2011, she continues to volunteer with numerous teams and committees, contributing to projects and initiatives that facilitate connection, collaboration, and comradery among CPC members, nation-wide

  
  

  All registered participants will have unlimited access to view the video recording in the CPC Training Hub following the workshop.

  ***All attendees will receive a certificate of completion after the session.***

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• Members Matter Webinar: Job Search Strategies for Career Development Professionals

  • When
    08/04/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting (Eastern Time)

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  This Members Matter webinar focuses on effective job search strategies that career development professionals can use to better support their clients. With the job market continually evolving, professionals must stay informed on the latest trends and best practices in job searching, resume writing, networking, and digital engagement.

  The session will explore practical approaches to guiding clients through the job search process, with an emphasis on adapting strategies to meet the needs of diverse job seekers, including career changers, new graduates, and individuals facing employment barriers. Topics will include resume optimization, leveraging AI tools, personal branding, and strategies for navigating the hidden job market.

  By equipping career professionals with up-to-date insights and tools, this webinar aims to enhance their ability to provide effective, personalized job search support, ultimately helping clients secure meaningful employment opportunities in an increasingly competitive landscape.

  
  

  Expert Presenter

  

  Joanne Savoie-Malone is a bilingual and multifaceted Certified Career Strategist and Certified Employment Strategist with Career Professionals of Canada, specializing in career transitions, menopause, and mindset coaching.

  With additional certifications in DISC Behaviour Analysis, NLP, Hypnotherapy, Alcohol-Free Coaching, Mindset Coaching, and Success Coaching, she is uniquely equipped to empower professionals in midlife and beyond.

  Joanne’s holistic approach blends practical strategies with emotional support to help clients navigate career changes, overcome challenges such as menopause and ageism, and confidently embrace their full potential. Her mission is to guide clients to thrive in every aspect of their lives,

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• CPC Communications Team Meeting

  • When
    15/04/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  This meeting is open only to the team lead and volunteer members of CPC's Communications Team.

  The purpose of the meeting is to come together as a group and share our ideas, suggestions, and best practices as they relate to writing attention-getting content for the CPC website and Career Connections e-newsletter.

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• Learning Lab Workshop - The Art of Dialogue: Harnessing Discussion as a Facilitation Tool

  • When
    22/04/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting (Eastern Time)
  • Spaces left
    60

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  Discover the transformative potential of discussion in fostering connection, insight, and growth.

  This 90-minute workshop examines how to effectively integrate discussion into learning, coaching, and counselling practices, maximizing its impact while steering clear of common challenges.

  Participants will explore strategies to guide meaningful conversations, enhance engagement, and create spaces where dialogue becomes a powerful driver of understanding and change.

  
  Expert Speaker

  Gabrielle LeClair is a master-certified career strategist with more than 15 years of industry experience. Owner and principal consultant of GDL Consulting, Gabrielle built a successful boutique firm, specializing in the intersection where adult education and career development meet. Bringing a background in Learning and Development, Human Resources, and Business Management she has developed programs that empower learners to excel.

  As CPC's past certification chair and standards manager, Gabrielle’s stewarded CPC’s popular professional development programming, as well as strong member and learner standards.  She has been key contributor to programs developed by CPC. An active member of CPC since 2011, she continues to volunteer with numerous teams and committees, contributing to projects and initiatives that facilitate connection, collaboration, and comradery among CPC members, nation-wide

  
  

  All registered participants will have unlimited access to view the video recording in the CPC Training Hub following the workshop.

  ***All attendees will receive a certificate of completion after the session.***

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• New Entrepreneurs SIG - Tools for Starting Out

  • When
    28/04/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting (Eastern Time)
  • Spaces left
    46

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  Are you a new entrepreneur launching an independent career practice?

  Our CPC Special Interest Group (SIG) Panel is here to support you on your journey!

  Who Can Participate?

  This SIG is exclusively designed for practitioners who have recently launched (within the last 1–3 years), or are in the process of launching, their own career service. 

  April Session Format and Theme:

  This panel-style session brings together seasoned entrepreneurs who will share their experiences and lessons learned from building their own successful career development practices. Each panelist will introduce themselves, their business, and the journey that led them to where they are today.

  Meet the Panelists:

  • Adrienne Tom
  • Gary Langstaff

  As a participant, you'll gain insight into the real-world challenges and successes of running an independent career service business. The panelists will address questions, providing their perspectives on navigating the entrepreneurial landscape in this field. This interactive format is designed to create an open dialogue where you can hear different viewpoints, learn from experts, and engage with peers.

  Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your business approach, this session offers a unique opportunity to connect with and learn from those who’ve been in your shoes.

  What Can You Expect?

  • Sessions are virtual and take place via Zoom.  
  • Sessions are confidential and are not recorded, creating a safe space for open and honest discussions.

  
  

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• Professional Development Team Meeting

  • When
    05/05/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  This meeting is open only to members of CPC's Professional Development  Team. 

  At these meetings, we'll come together as a group to share ideas, best practices, and suggestions related to the tele-networking program, with the goal of maintaining and enhancing the popularity of our events.  

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• Learning Lab Workshop - Empowering Growth: Facilitating Adult Learning

  • When
    20/05/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting (Eastern Time)
  • Spaces left
    60

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  Master the principles of adult education to build impactful and supportive learning environments.

  This 90-minute workshop explores how to develop safe, meaningful relationships and roles that foster trust, engagement, and transformative learning experiences.

  Participants will learn practical strategies to align their facilitation techniques with adult learners' unique needs and motivations, creating a foundation for meaningful growth and collaboration

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  Expert Speaker

  Gabrielle LeClair is a master-certified career strategist with more than 15 years of industry experience. Owner and principal consultant of GDL Consulting, Gabrielle built a successful boutique firm, specializing in the intersection where adult education and career development meet. Bringing a background in Learning and Development, Human Resources, and Business Management she has developed programs that empower learners to excel.

  As CPC's past certification chair and standards manager, Gabrielle’s stewarded CPC’s popular professional development programming, as well as strong member and learner standards.  She has been key contributor to programs developed by CPC. An active member of CPC since 2011, she continues to volunteer with numerous teams and committees, contributing to projects and initiatives that facilitate connection, collaboration, and comradery among CPC members, nation-wide

  
  

  All registered participants will have unlimited access to view the video recording in the CPC Training Hub following the workshop.

  ***All attendees will receive a certificate of completion after the session.***

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• CPC Member Welcome Wagon

  • When
    27/05/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting (Eastern Time)
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  Are you new to Career Professionals of Canada? Would you like network with members? Want to learn more about all your member benefits? This session's for you.

  This free session welcomes you into the CPC community, and helps you connect with our many programs, initiatives, and resources. Learn about all the benefits that your CPC membership provides, including the savings you’ll enjoy, the community you’ll meet, the exposure you’ll gain, and the new skills and tools you’ll acquire.

  These sessions are conducted via Zoom Meeting. Joining is as simple as clicking on the link provided in your registration email. If you prefer, you can join us by conference call on a phone line instead. The choice is yours!

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• Advanced Independent Résumé Writers SIG Panel - The Use of AI in Résumé and Cover Letter Development

  • When
    28/05/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting (Eastern Time)
  • Spaces left
    50
  • Registered
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  Do you offer résumé writing services as part of your private practice?

  If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Join us for our September Session where we will be discussing resources and tips for job seekers and support your clients career journeys.

  Who Can Participate?

  This SIG is exclusively designed for independent practitioners with at least 3 years of experience in providing résumé writing services.

  CPC is committed to fostering a community of like-minded individuals who share the same passion and goals. To ensure the integrity and focus of the group, applicants are required to complete a short questionnaire outlining how they match the qualification criterion.

  You must also be an active CPC member at the time of each session. If you feel this group is not a good fit for you, please check our CPC Events schedule for other SIGs and events. 

  What Can You Expect?

  • Sessions are virtual and take place via Zoom.
  • There are three one-hour sessions held per year. Please register for each session individually.
  • Sessions are confidential and are not recorded, creating a safe space for open and honest discussions.
  • As a group, you may decide to share key research findings in the CPC News Feed.

  This panel-style session brings together both seasoned and new résumé writers who will share their experiences and lessons learned from building their own successful résumé writing practices. Each panelist will introduce themselves, their business, and the journey that led them to where they are today.

  Meet the Panelists:

  • Diana Foster

  As a participant, you'll gain insight into the real-world challenges and successes of running an independent career service business. The panelists will address questions, providing their perspectives on navigating the entrepreneurial landscape in this field. This interactive format is designed to create an open dialogue where you can hear different viewpoints, learn from experts, and engage with peers.

  Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your business approach, this session offers a unique opportunity to connect with and learn from those who’ve been in your shoes.

  What Can You Expect?

  • Sessions are virtual and take place via Zoom.  
  • Sessions are confidential and are not recorded, creating a safe space for open and honest discussions.

  
  
  

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• Academic SIG Panel - The Experience of the Foreign Student

  • When
    23/06/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting (Eastern Time)
  • Spaces left
    50
  • Registered
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  Are you a secondary or post-secondary career advisor working in the academic and educational sector?

  If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our CPC Special Interest Group (SIG) is dedicated to providing the support and resources you need to excel in your role.

  Join us at our next session with special guest Daniel Dorogi, Assistant Teaching Professor of Sociology- Thompson Rivers University, Registered Clinical Counsellor where we will be discussing how is the world of work evolving, and how can we prepare young people for what is coming.

  Who Can Participate?

  This SIG is exclusively designed for career professionals working in secondary and post-secondary educational settings. To ensure the integrity and focus of the group, applicants are required to complete a short questionnaire outlining how they match this criterion.

  Participants will collaborate and share ideas, resources, best practices, and labour market trends as they relate to learners in the academic and educational sectors.

  You must also be an active CPC member at the time of each session. If you feel this group is not a good fit for you, please check our CPC Events schedule for other SIGs and events. 

  What Can You Expect?

  • Sessions are virtual and take place via Zoom.  
  • There are three sessions held per year. Please register for each session individually. 
  • Sessions are confidential and are not recorded, creating a safe space for open and honest discussions.
  • As a group, you may decide to share key research findings in the CPC News Feed.

  DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUT and learn more about CPC Special Interest Groups (SIG).

  If you are not a member of CPC and would like to participate in an upcoming SIG, join our community of practice now!

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• CPC Member Welcome Wagon

  • When
    07/10/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting (Eastern Time)
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  Are you new to Career Professionals of Canada? Would you like network with members? Want to learn more about all your member benefits? This session's for you.

  This free session welcomes you into the CPC community, and helps you connect with our many programs, initiatives, and resources. Learn about all the benefits that your CPC membership provides, including the savings you’ll enjoy, the community you’ll meet, the exposure you’ll gain, and the new skills and tools you’ll acquire.

  These sessions are conducted via Zoom Meeting. Joining is as simple as clicking on the link provided in your registration email. If you prefer, you can join us by conference call on a phone line instead. The choice is yours!

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