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Career Development Skills & Education Online
Welcome to GrowCD, your destination for professional development in career development education & skills. We specialize in equipping Career Development Practitioners (CDPs) in Canada, with the knowledge and tools to excel in their careers and make a meaningful impact on their clients' lives.
Interactive Live Online Sessions & On-Demand Content
Experience a dynamic learning environment tailored exclusively for CDPs, featuring interactive live online sessions complemented by supplementary recorded on-demand course content. Our courses offer flexible learning options that fit seamlessly into your busy schedule. Whether you're an experienced professional seeking to stay up-to-date on industry advancements or a new CDP eager to enhance your skills, our engaging and accessible learning experiences are tailored to your needs.
Advocate for Professional Growth
Led by Wanda Kusumajuda Pichette, CCDP, an experienced career counsellor and advocate for professional growth, our team is committed to supporting your success. We continuously collaborate with leading organizations and institutions to expand our 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.
Basic CDP Skills: Salary Negotiation 101
Summer Career Development Skills 2023
Are you a lifelong learner that wants to make the most of your time this summer? Join our Summer Career Development Skills series this August 2023.
Featured Online Courses
Salary Negotiation 101| Aug 18: 1-4 PM PST
Salary Negotiation 101| Aug 25: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Salary Negotiation 101| Aug 25: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Fri, August 18, 2023 - 1-4 PM PST
This 3-hour online workshop covers basic to intermediate salary and benefits negotiation information and strategies.
Salary Negotiation 101| Aug 25: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Salary Negotiation 101| Aug 25: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Salary Negotiation 101| Aug 25: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Fri, August 25, 2023 - 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM PST
This 3-hour online workshop covers basic to intermediate salary and benefits negotiation information and strategies.
LIVE 3-Hr Salary Negotiation 101 Online Workshop
LIVE 3-Hr Coaching Clients on Salary Negotiation Workshop
LIVE 3-Hr Coaching Clients on Salary Negotiation Workshop
Fri, July 7, 2023 - 1-4 PM PST
This 3-hour online workshop covers basic to intermediate salary and benefits negotiation information and strategies.
LIVE 3-Hr Coaching Clients on Salary Negotiation Workshop
LIVE 3-Hr Coaching Clients on Salary Negotiation Workshop
LIVE 3-Hr Coaching Clients on Salary Negotiation Workshop
Fri, Dec 2, 2022 - 1:00 PM to 4:00 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).
Career Development Content & Articles
Article Featured in the Canadian Immigrant Magazine
Article Featured in the Canadian Immigrant Magazine
Article Featured in the Canadian Immigrant Magazine
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?"
Article on the Charity Village Website
Article Featured in the Canadian Immigrant Magazine
Article Featured in the Canadian Immigrant Magazine
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.
Article on the CareerWise by CERIC Website
Article Featured in the Canadian Immigrant Magazine
Article on the CareerWise by CERIC Website
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.