Career Advising Programs

These webinars are designed to empower new and future Career Advisors with essential, practical career advising skills to make a meaningful impact and unlock new career opportunities. They cover basic-to-intermediate career advising skills similar to those taught in full-time Career Development Certificate programs and government-funded employment programs in BC. 

The goal is to build strong foundation skills and help participants reach an intermediate level, improving their abilities in writing resumes, leading workshops, conducting interviews, onboarding clients, and meeting key performance targets (KPIs).

Best for people interested in:

• becoming a Career Advisor in a government or social services setting
• new Career Advisors entering the field
• current Career Advisors without formal Career Development education
• administrative support professionals working in employment offices wanting to transition into an advising role.

They can be booked as a package that includes registration for the 2 X 2.5-hour online webinars: Career Advising Essentials I & II, or separately. Completing both Career Advising Essentials I & II will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from GrowCD. (Not automatic if courses are booked separately, please email GrowCD) .

Small Class Size - Limited Space | Available on Fridays (email if interested in Saturday sessions)

"I would recommend this workshop to anyone wanting to start with career development as their vocation." 2024 Career Advising Essentials I & II Participant

What they liked BEST about the webinars:
⭐ Gave a variety of examples that we may go through & gave us reassurance

⭐ The ease of communication between the instructor & myself
⭐ Thank you for sharing some of your experiences. We have liked hearing about them, and they are very similar to many things we face daily.

• Gain Practical Knowledge: Learn essential career advising techniques and strategies that can be applied immediately to support job seekers.
• Build Confidence: Develop the skills to confidently guide clients through the complexities of job searches, career transitions, and professional growth.
• Expand Your Role: Perfect for administrative professionals ready to step into a more advisory capacity, with a focus on actionable steps to make the transition smooth and effective.
• Adapt to Diverse Needs: Equip yourself with the tools to understand and address the unique challenges faced by clients
• Boost Your Career Prospects: Position yourself for growth in the field of career development with comprehensive insights.
• Learn from an Experienced Career Advisor (CCDP): Benefit from professional-led sessions that focus on real-world scenarios, tailored advice, and practical solutions.

Package of Career Advising Essentials I & II webinars at $380/person

The package includes registration for the 2 X 2.5-hour online webinars: Career Advising Essentials I & II on Jan 31 & Feb 7, 2025 at $380 (a savings of $10 when booked together). Full course descriptions are below.

Fri, Jan 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM-3:30 PM EDT | 10:00 AM-12:30 PM PDT at $195/person

In the first part of the "Career Advising Essentials" webinar series, you'll learn how to shift from 'teaching' to 'facilitating' in job search workshops, empowering your clients to take charge of their career journeys. You'll gain the skills to guide them in creating their own fully researched, ATS-ready 'Master Resumes,' using up-to-date government labor market information tailored to their province or territory in Canada. We’ll also cover full-cycle interview coaching, breaking down strategies for common interview questions, behavioral and situational questions, illegal questions, blue-sky interview scenarios, industry-specific questions, and the all-important questions to ask at the end of an interview. This training emphasizes adapting your teaching style to meet the diverse needs of your client group—whether they are ESL learners, individuals with disabilities, Canadian youth, or others. Plus, we'll tackle challenging resume and interview cases, providing you with strategies to handle these situations with confidence.

Fri, Feb 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM-3:30 PM EDT | 10:00 AM-12:30 PM PDT at $195/person

The second part of the "Career Advising Essentials" webinar series dives into the essentials of conducting thorough client intakes, ensuring that your onboarding process aligns with Career Practitioner ethics and guidelines. You'll learn how to explain both basic job search strategies and a more advanced, impactful approach that goes beyond online sources to empower clients in their job search journey. We’ll explore techniques to strategically maximize the services you provide to clients, helping you meet the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set by your program management. This session also includes a focus on handling more challenging career transition cases, equipping you with the tools and strategies to guide clients through complex career changes with confidence.