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We are so happy to announce that we will be adding specialized content to our Career Development Skills series this year! On top of the regular Career Development Skills workshops, we will be focusing on a topic that is on most Career Advisors & Career Development Practitioners' minds - AI's impact on the Career Development field!
These webinars will be offered weekly online on Fridays at 10:00-11:00 AM PDT (11:00-12:00 MDT AB|1:00-2:00 PM EDT) from June 28 until Aug 2, 2024. Early Bird, Group & Bundle rates are available. Toward the bottom of this page, you can book online using a credit card or PayPal. Please email info@growcd.ca directly for group bookings and invoicing.
Note: These are a series of skill-upgrading webinars, i.e., career advisor training. They offer practical ready-to-use knowledge and are not meant to be similar to a conference session. Each webinar is focused on providing real-world applicability and key practical career advising tools that can enhance effectiveness in assisting clients or students. Worksheets or handouts will always be provided.
Registration is now open!
This year we have 2 topic areas:
**International clients include Newcomers to Canada, Mid-career Immigrants & International Students
Fri, June 28, 2024 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM PST | 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST
Join us for an insightful webinar delving into the ethical considerations and implications of utilizing Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in career development practices. This session will explore the intersection of AI technology and ethical decision-making within the context of career counselling.
Fri, July 12, 2024 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM PST | 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST
This session delves into the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in modern career counselling practices. Participants will delve into the applications of AI tools and technologies, discovering how they can streamline processes, personalize services, and enhance decision-making.
Fri, July 26, 2024 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM PST | 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST
Discover the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing the job search process in this engaging workshop tailored for clients of career advisors within government-funded employment programs and international college students attending private colleges.
Fri, July 5, 2024 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM PST | 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST
Designed to equip Career Advisors & Settlement Counsellors working with Newcomers to Canada, Mid-career Immigrants and International Students, with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively teach their clients about salary negotiation in the Canadian job market while considering cross-cultural differences.
Fri, July 19, 2024 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM PST | 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST
Provides Career Advisors working with Newcomers to Canada and International Students, with strategies to effectively assist their clients in thriving during the probationary period within Canadian workplaces and foster successful integration and career advancement.
Fri, Aug 2, 2024 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM PST | 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST
Crafted to empower Career Advisors working with Newcomers to Canada and International Students, with the expertise needed to delve into the heart of Canadian workplace dynamics. Mastering business communication strategies and understanding cross-communication differences to unlock doors of opportunity is key.
Secure your seat for this career advisor training at a lower rate and also gain FREE access to to GrowCD’s exclusive Virtual Discussion & Networking event on Aug 9, 2024 at 10:00-11:00 AM PST (1:00-2:00 PM EST) via our new Career Development Community (CDComm)!
This is applicable for all early registrants, whether booking the package or individual topics.
Early Bird Rate $62.50 per person - Until May 20, 2024 (Regular Rate $125)
Access all 6 of the topics at CDS 2024 in one convenient bundle:
1. AI's Impact on The Career Development Field in Canada
2. Career Development Skills for Career Advisors in colleges, Settlement Counsellors & CDPs working with International Clients
Toward the bottom of this page, you can book online using a credit card or PayPal.
NOTE: Those who register for the Full Package will not need to register for individual sessions. They will be automatically registered for all sessions and will be sent online links before each session.
Early Bird Rate $35 per person - Until May 20, 2024 (Regular Rate $40) Toward the bottom of this page, you can book individual seats online using a credit card or PayPal.
Reduced rates are available for group bookings of 3 people or more. Please email info@growcd.ca directly for group bookings and invoicing or complete the 'CDS 2024 Contact Form' below.
Grow Career Development (GrowCD) was founded by Wanda Kusumajuda Pichette to provide interesting and flexible professional development options for Career Advisors, CDPs, Settlement Counsellors and others interested in career development coaching.
GrowCD continuously collaborates with leading organizations and institutions to expand its range of topics and provide the latest industry insights. Stay tuned for regular updates as we bring you fresh and relevant content to fuel your career development journey.
Led by Wanda Kusumajuda Pichette, CCDP, an esteemed Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) based in British Columbia, this webinar series is guided by over 15 years of her rich experience in government-funded employment programs and colleges. Wanda specializes in empowering various demographics, including skilled newcomers to Canada, international college students, individuals with physical disabilities, youth facing barriers, survivors of violence/trauma, and executives, to secure meaningful employment opportunities across British Columbia.
Wanda's dedication to excellence is underscored by her completion of the Career Development Practice Certificate at Douglas College in Vancouver. Committed to staying at the forefront of her field, she diligently upgrades her skills to remain abreast of current trends and industry insights. Her expertise is widely recognized, as evidenced by her regular presentations on career development topics at provincial and national conferences in Canada, including BCCDA CDC & CANNEXUS. Furthermore, Wanda is a valued contributor to prominent platforms such as the Canadian Immigrant website, Charity Village, and CareerWise by CERIC, where she shares her knowledge through insightful articles on career advancement and job search strategies.
For those eager to learn more about Wanda's expertise and connect with her directly, please feel free to visit her LinkedIn profile at www.linkedin.com/in/wandakp.
"Great content, the facilitator provided experiential examples."
"A well-researched workshop"
"Really enjoyed your session at Cannexus; it was very informative and relevant. I love your advice, too. Let's chat more!" (via LinkedIn messaging)
"I just participated in the session you lead on Cannexus. Thank you and great job in the webinar! Very interesting tips! Very often our clients have questions about salary negotiation. As an immigrant myself. I understand that can be tricky and today's webinar opened my mind to how this can be approached." (via LinkedIn messaging)
"I had the privilege to attend a live online workshop presented by Wanda Kusumajuda Pichette, CCDP about Salary Negotiation. This very informative workshop, allowed me to grasp new ideas that I can apply in my personal and professional life." (full review on LinkedIn)
"Many times, job maintenance affects workers as they fear asking for what they need. This workshop is very helpful for coaching clients."
"Attended today's session of salary negotiation it was so amazing. Loved the way you being honest with a group of strangers, you know I do that when I am facilitating and my clients get more connected with me and they too share their personal experiences" (via LinkedIn messaging)
"I thoroughly enjoyed your session on salary negotiation." (via LinkedIn messaging)
"Approaches and tools were very dynamic. She engaged with us in all of the sessions. I think this is one of the courses I enjoyed the most. She is a great teacher!" Co-op College International Student
"The way she transmits her knowledge is fun!" Co-op College International Student
"The teacher tell us her funny stories and we can learn the concepts with them." Co-op College International Student
Jan 29, 2024, CANNEXUS24 by CERIC Canada’s Largest Bilingual Career Development Conference. This 30-minute on-demand virtual session covers ways to prepare our clients for salary negotiation as well as strategies related to the current economic climate..
Fri, July 7, 2023 - 1 to 4 PM PST
This 3-hour online workshop covers basic to intermediate salary and benefits negotiation information and strategies.
May 30, 2023 BCCDA CDC Web Conference
1-hour Webinar to explore 8 Self-Employment Options for Career Development Development Practitioners at the 2023 Career Development Conference
Fri, Dec 2, 2022 - 1 to 4 PM PST
Explores salary negotiation at 3 key stages of employment i.e., at the interview (pre-employment), while employed for salary increases (during employment) and ‘last resort’ salary negotiation with employer before deciding to seek other employment (pre-departure).
May 3, 2022, BCCDA CDC Web Conference
A 1.5-hour webinar about salary negotiation techniques with 139 attendees and 16 questions answered during the session
April 14, 2021, BCCDA Webinar
A 1-hour webinar during the pandemic about Practical Marketing Tips for Government-funded Employment Programs featured on the BCCDA website with 79 attendees.
Tues, Apr 11, 2023
Check out my article in the latest April 2023 edition of the Canadian Immigrant magazine about successfully passing the work probationary period "You've landed your first job in Canada, what next?"
Wed, Sep 7, 2022
People often think that those who work in nonprofit organizations are not able to earn comfortable living wages. This is not true. The recognition of skills and employee experience still applies here. Salary negotiation can happen anywhere, nonprofit organizations included.
Tues, July 12, 2022
When there is a high demand for skilled workers, such as during the current major labour shortage, skilled job applicants can happily flex their salary negotiation muscles. However, while it is an accepted practice for people to negotiate their salaries upon hiring, statistics show that very few people do it in Canada.
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