Summer Career Development Skills 2024

Fri, June 28, 2024 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM PST | 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST

This session delves into the transformative impact of generative AI in the career development field. We will explore what generative AI is, its ethical use, and when it is safe to implement. It will introduce the AI decision tree, emphasizing transparency, addressing AI hallucinations, and mitigating bias. By examining these key considerations, practitioners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the ethical landscape surrounding AI in career development.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the fundamentals of generative AI and its applications in career development.
• Learn to identify and implement ethical practices when using generative AI tools, ensuring safety and transparency.
• Gain the ability to recognize and mitigate potential biases and hallucinations in AI systems to improve decision-making processes.

Fri, July 12, 2024 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM PST | 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST

This session highlights practical applications for both career advisors and program managers, teaches you how to craft effective prompts specifically useful for Career Practitioners working with clients and compares the functionalities of ChatGPT's free and paid versions. Through examples and case studies, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to leverage AI responsibly and effectively in your career development practices.

Learning Outcomes:

• Discover practical applications of AI for Career Advisors and Program Managers, besides resume development and interview preparation, for improved service      delivery and decision-making.
• Learn how to create clear prompts specifically useful for Career Practitioners working with clients to obtain accurate and relevant information from AI tools.
• Differentiate between ChatGPT's free and paid versions, understanding their features, capabilities, and cost implications.

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. By thoroughly understanding Generative AI and its applications, career advisors can provide informed, practical guidance to their clients, enhancing their job search strategies while mitigating potential risks.

Learning Outcomes:

• Develop the skills to advise clients on the responsible use of AI and ChatGPT
• Provide clear guidelines and best practices to ensure that clients use these technologies in a manner that enhances their job search efforts.
• Learn how to effectively incorporate AI and ChatGPT tools into clients' job search strategies,  maximizing the benefits of these technologies while minimizing potential risks.

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.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the importance of considering cross-cultural differences in salary negotiation for clients in the Canadian job market.
• Learn effective teaching strategies for pre-employment negotiation techniques, taking into account cultural nuances.
• Develop skills in guiding clients through negotiating salary increases during employment while considering cultural differences.
• Gain knowledge of various forms of compensation and benefits beyond salary, with an emphasis on cultural relevance.
• Enhance understanding of employer perspectives across cultures through insights from a Human Resources professional.

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.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the importance of the probationary period for immigrant clients and international students in Canadian workplaces.
• Learn strategies for assisting clients in setting goals aligned with employer expectations during the probationary period.
• Develop skills in helping clients identify and define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relevant to their roles and industries.
• Gain knowledge of effective techniques for advising clients on building credibility and establishing positive relationships in their new work environment.
• Empower Career Advisors with the confidence and tools to provide comprehensive support to clients as they navigate and thrive during the probationary period.

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.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the informal approach to hierarchy in Canadian workplaces and its contrast with other hierarchical cultures
• Learn about the value of egalitarian communication in Canada and the preference for direct communication, contrasting with indirect communication styles
• Gain insights into the importance of task-oriented relationship-building in Canadian workplaces and its distinction from relationship-focused cultures
• Develop awareness and skills related to punctuality, reliability, accountability, professional dress, congruency, self-starting, proactiveness, credibility, team dynamics, and small talk in the Canadian workplace context.
• Acquire practical strategies and cultural insights to navigate and succeed in Canadian workplaces, fostering professional integration and advancement.