Manitoba Association for Career Development

SAVE THE DATE & register via Eventbrite for January 22 "Breaking the Spin Cycle" Webinar, 1-2pm EST with our own Donnalee Bell, Co-Executive Director and Trina Stanford, Project Manager. For several years, the Canadian Career Development Foundation (CCDF) has heard anecdotally from Career Development Professionals (CDPs) about a significant challenge in Canada’s publicly funded career and employment services. The current one-size-fits-all approach, which aims to place individuals in jobs or training quickly, overlooks the crucial pre-employability needs of many clients. This lack of tailored support creates a damaging "spin cycle," where clients repeatedly return to services after unsuccessful attempts at work or training. Join us for a compelling 1-hour online webinar as we explore new research on the extent of the issue and how CCDF, with the wisdom of CDPs, is attempting to address it through the In Motion & Momentum+(IM&M+) program. Hear first-hand from CDPs who will share their experiences implementing IM&M+ and its impact on addressing pre-employment needs. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your practice and contribute to meaningful change in the career development sector! Register today via Eventbrite or email Trina at t.stanford@ccdf.ca! https://lnkd.in/eqaQMrpS

LET'S DARE TO THRIVE IN 2025! Do you live and work in Manitoba? Join this online (and newly updated!) session on January 28th and give yourself permission to take ownership of your career journey. It's a powerful way to work. Informed and intentional career decision-making is crucial for continued career growth. It can help you determine where and how you will grow next, prepare you for career transitions, and can help you to spot and take advantage of opportunities when they arise. Career conversations are an important part of this. (Heck, just the preparation alone is a game changer. Promise! 😉) Date: Tuesday, January 28th Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Location: Zoom (link will be emailed to you the morning of the event) Facilitator: Anna Gordon, CCDP, CCS, CWS – Responsive Career Pathways Project via Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology Cost: FREE Reserve your spot now ⭐ https://lnkd.in/gXAWEhip ⭐ Looking forward to helping you level up in 2025. Let's do this! 🎉 #careerdevelopment #careerconversations #careersuccess #careers #Winnipeg #Manitoba

What strategies do YOU have in place to recognize and challenge bias in yourself and your organization? Here’s the thing: we ALL have biases—they’re part of being human! That’s why we’re so excited to invite you to our upcoming professional development session, "Unpacking Unconscious Bias in Career Development." Together, we’ll uncover how these hidden influences shape career paths, workplace opportunities, and decision-making—and explore practical ways to address them. Date: January 8, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Online Facilitated by: Melenie Olfert Cost: MACD Members - Free | Non-Members - $25 This workshop will be led by Melenie Olfert, an inspiring speaker and expert in workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion. With years of experience in HR, leadership training, and adult education, Melenie is all about helping professionals like you make a real impact in fostering inclusive environments. You’ll Learn: - What Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) really mean and how they apply in your work. - How to spot unconscious biases and understand their impact on career development. - Practical strategies to reduce bias in career counseling and workplace decisions. - How to approach career development with more inclusivity and fairness. 🔗 Claim your spot: https://lnkd.in/dhW6SXrp #ProfessionalDevelopment #Manitoba #CareerDevelopment #CareerProfessionals #CareerCoach

✏️ Have you signed up for the Career Development Professional Centre's monthly CDPC Highlights? Stay connected by signing up with the link below, and up to date with emails sent right to your inbox! 📫 🎉 December's Highlights had exciting news! CDPC’s funding has been extended through 2025, bringing more ChatCDP sessions, continued access to the library and events calendar, and another cross-country tour for our course, Career Development Practice: Building a New Era. We were also thrilled to announce a new competency in the Pan-Canadian Competency Framework for Career Development Professionals: Working with Clients Experiencing Racism. This addition stems from extensive research and feedback from CDPs across Canada, highlighting the need for awareness of diverse worldviews. This new competency empowers professionals to support clients in articulating their career goals and overcoming challenges posed by racism. For more information on the Competency Framework, visit: cdpc-cedc.ca 👀 View this month's issue of the CDPC Highlights here: https://lnkd.in/dGzqrewz 👉 Subscribe to CDPC's monthly highlights to get them delivered right to your inbox here: https://lnkd.in/dQrEi6Bd

Are you ready to expand your career opportunities in 2025 and start planning your future today? Don’t wait—only a few spots remain for free career coaching through the Responsive Career Pathways Project. Seize this opportunity to explore your career possibilities for 2025!