Member Mentoring Webinar

Starting a Career Center in Higher Education

By Dr. Lucila Bance, Ms. Joyce Tan, and Dr. Sungsik Anh
Tue Sep 26/Wed Sep 27, 2023

Three APCDA Members will share their experiences starting or building a career center in a university.  Whether you are starting a career center, converting a placement office to a career center, or trying to improve the center you already work in, this webinar should be useful to you.  The panelists will discuss:

• What purpose/goals/objectives would a university career center have?
• Assuming funds are tight, what would you consider essential in your career center? (include staff, technology, books, etc.)
• How would you sell this project to the administration and faculty

Panelists will address these three questions, then take your questions.

Please find the time in your location:

Americas	Tue Sep 26	Asia & Pacific	Wed Sep 27
North America East Coast	10-11:30 PM *	Samoa	3 – 4:30 PM
North America Central	9 -10:30 PM *	New Zealand	2 - 3:30 PM
North America Mountain	8 - 9:30 PM *	East Australia, Guam	Noon– 1:30 PM
North America Pacific	7- 8:30 PM *	Central Australia	11:30 – 1 PM
Hawaii	4 – 5:30 PM	Korea, Japan	11 – 12:30 PM
		China, Taiwan, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Western Australia	10 -11:30 AM
		Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia	9 - 10:30 AM
		Bangladesh, Kazakhstan	8 – 9:30 AM
		Nepal	7:45 – 9:15 AM
		India, Sri Lanka	7:30 – 9 AM
		Pakistan	7 – 8:30 AM
		Azerbaijan	6 – 7:30 AM

* We believe this region is observing daylight savings time

Prof. Lucila O. Bance, PhD, RGC, RP was the Director for the Counseling and Career Center of the University of Santo Tomas until her retirement. Her PhD is in Psychology, while her master’s degree is in Counseling. She managed the Center with the largest number of counselors in the country. A former President of the Psychological Association of the Philippines and Vice-President of the Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association, she taught both in the undergraduate and graduate school of UST, in the field of Psychology and Guidance and Counseling.

Joyce Tan, Senior Specialist and Lead in Career Engagement at the Career Development Office with Singapore University of Social Sciences, has over 20 years of professional experience within the financial services, real estate and most recently education industries, in Europe and in Asia. Since 2008, she has focused her efforts on building and developing career services at higher education institutions, coaching individuals, as well as creating and designing competency development workshops. Ms. Tan coaches and supports undergraduates in their career development endeavours through opportunity creation, as well as design and instruction of workshops and courses towards the expansion of undergraduates’ employability skills portfolio.

Dr. Sungsik Ahn is an assistant professor at Keimyung University, South Korea. He is a Certified Career Service Provider (CCSP), Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF), and Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Instructor. He previously worked for a university career center for 12 years and received the Minister’s Award for his excellence of services. His professional and research interest includes developing career centers, training career development practitioners, and evaluating counseling and programs. He was the South Korea Country Representative of APCDA, and he is currently a board member of the Career Development Association of Korea.

Member Mentoring Webinar

Utilizing Creative Strategies for Career Decision Making

Presented by Dr. Deb Osborn, NCC & Dr. Barbara Parker-Bell, ATR-BC
October 12/13, 2023

Are you looking for creative interventions to meet the needs of your clients?  Would you like to try some effective creative methods for enhancing career decision-making? This Member Mentoring Webinar will offer you opportunities to learn and engage in creative processes that make thoughts and feelings regarding career decisions more visible and available for exploration within career counseling. Bring some art materials (paper, markers, color pencils, your phone camera, and/or an easy digital art making application) and practice creative processes that will support development of self-knowledge, occupational knowledge, and reflection on decision making thoughts and skills.

Please find the time in your location:

Americas	Thu Oct 12	Asia & Pacific	Fri Oct 13
North America East Coast	10-11:30 PM *	Samoa, New Zealand *	3 – 4:30 PM
North America Central	9 -10:30 PM *	Southeastern Australia *	1 - 2:30 PM
North America Mountain	8-9:30 PM *	South Australia *	12:30 – 2 PM
North America Pacific	7- 8:30 PM *	Northeastern Australia, Guam	Noon – 1:30 PM
Hawaii	4 – 5:30 PM	Korea, Japan	11 – 12:30 PM
		China, Taiwan, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Western Australia	10 -11:30 AM
		Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia	9 - 10:30 AM
		Bangladesh, Kazakhstan	8 – 9:30 AM
		Nepal	7:45 – 9:15 AM
		India, Sri Lanka	7:30 – 9 AM
		Pakistan	7 – 8:30 AM
		Azerbaijan	6 – 7:30 AM

* We believe this region is observing daylight savings time

Cost: Free to Members, Non-members: High-income country: Professional $10, Student $5; Not high-income country:  Professional $5, Student $2.50.

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Dr. Deb Osborn is a Professor and Director of Psychological and Counseling Services in the Educational Psychology and Learning Systems Department at Florida State University. She also co-directs the Center for the Study of Technology in Counseling and Career Development and is a Nationally Certified Counselor. She is both a Fellow and Past President of the National Career Development Association. Dr. Osborn’s program of research includes: identify predictors of and best practices for increasing positive career outcomes and decreasing negative outcomes; applying career-related theory (especially Cognitive Information Processing theory) in research and practice; designing and using assessments in career services; and exploring the role technology can play in enhancing and extending services. Her primary passion undergirding her work is providing creative, practical, evidence-based resources practitioners can use to support individuals in their career decision-making.

Dr. Barbara Parker-Bell is a Professor and Director of Art Therapy Programs at Florida State University and a Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC). Dr. Parker-Bell has served as President of the Art Therapy Credentials Board and as a director on the American Art Therapy Association Board of Directors. In 2016-2017, She served as Fulbright Scholar to conduct research and teaching related to the development of art therapy in the Russian Federation. Most recently, Dr. Parker-Bell has been focusing on the integration of art therapy with career counseling concepts and practices and was pleased to collaborate with Dr. Osborn on the new text: Art Therapy and Career Counseling: Creative Strategies for Career Development Across the Lifespan  and is continuing to collaborate with Dr. Osborn on the development of a creative career guide for middle and high school students.

Webinar

STEM Career Coaching: A Fireside Chat about Best Practices, Challenges and Opportunities

STEM career coaching and counseling is a special field within the career development ecosystem that provides great opportunities for our clients, as well as challenges. In this lively conversation, you will hear from Alaina G. Levine, an expert in the STEM career development arena with more than 2 decades of experience helping scientists and engineers design and execute realistic and exciting career plans. She will share some of the strategies and tactics she employs to enable her clients and students to be employed in STEM, as well as the approaches she utilizes to deliver value to those she mentors. You will learn how you can take a data-driven approach to helping those you serve create their "Unicorn Careers", the customized, authentic careers that bring joy, meaning, and money, and in doing so, you will also learn how you can create your own Unicorn Career in career development.

This webinar is in the Be Awakened trace and helps you to understand current trends toward a greener workplace and sustainable development.

Webinar date: October 25/26

Americas	Wed Oct 25	Asia & Pacific	Thu Oct 26
North America East Coast	10-11:30 PM *	Samoa, New Zealand *	3 – 4:30 PM
North America Central	9 -10:30 PM *	Southeastern Australia *	1 - 2:30 PM
North America Mountain	8-9:30 PM *	South Australia *	12:30 – 2 PM
North America Pacific	7- 8:30 PM *	Northeastern Australia, Guam	Noon – 1:30 PM
Hawaii	4 – 5:30 PM	Korea, Japan	11 – 12:30 PM
		China, Taiwan, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Western Australia	10 -11:30 AM
		Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia	9 - 10:30 AM
		Bangladesh, Kazakhstan	8 – 9:30 AM
		Nepal	7:45 – 9:15 AM
		India, Sri Lanka	7:30 – 9 AM
		Pakistan	7 – 8:30 AM
		Azerbaijan	6 – 7:30 AM

 * We believe this region is observing Daylight Savings Time.

Fees:     Cost for residents of high-income countries: $20 for members, $30 for non-members, $15 students; Cost for residents of other countries: $10 for members, $15 for non-members, $7.50 students

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In attending this webinar, APCDA Professional Members can enhance their understanding of APCDA Career Service Competencies: Labor Market Trends and Employability Skills. Read here for more information about APCDA Career Service Competencies.

Alaina G. Levine is a professional speaker, STEM career coach, corporate comedian, and author of 2 books: Networking for Nerds (Wiley), and Create Your Unicorn Career! (forthcoming). Levine has delivered over 850 speeches and webinars for clients in 15 nations, and her hundreds of articles have appeared in Science, Nature, Scientific American, National Geographic News Watch, World Economic Forum, and Smithsonian, including her column, “Your Unicorn Career”. Levine studied at the American University in Cairo as a US Department of Defense Boren Fellow, and holds bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and anthropology from the University of Arizona.

ABOUT APCDA WEBINARS

This webinar is under the “Be Inspired” webinar track, as part of the APCDA Programs Committee’s 4 webinar track series –

• Be Updated – International and emerging career practices
• Be Informed – Private sector and industry developments
• Be Inspired – Stories of resilience, inspiration, innovation in career practices
• Be Awakened – Global mindset, trends and issues

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Recorded Webinar

A Rapidly Automating World: Issues and Challenges for 21st Century Career Planning

Recorded on October 25, 2017

Automation is the single greatest threat to the human labor and the modern human-based workforce. As humans adapt to the capitalist realities of a fully-automated workforce, the challenge for career counselors and specialists is to recognize and provide services to clients with an understanding of the future of work. This webinar will discuss the rapidly changing landscape of automated labor and the threats as well as the opportunities that lie ahead.

Recorded Webinar

From Super to Savickas

by JoAnn Harris-Bowlsbey

Recorded Oct 7/8, 2014

Which career planning theories guide your practice? For many of us, all of the theories sound fascinating, but it is hard to choose between them. This confusion may cause us to ignore them. Dr. JoAnn Bowlsbey will compare the various theories of the 20th century and provide insights into the strengths and applications of each, so that we can decide when to use them to guide our practice.

Recorded Webinar

Telling Stories of Career Transition through Scores and Integrative Structured Interview Process

By Mary McMahon and Mark Watson
Recorded Mar 2/3, 2016

In today’s world of work, it is not uncommon for people to change occupations and to re-engage in learning during their adult lives. This presentation reports on research that used the qualitative Integrative Structured Interview (ISI) Process and the quantitative Self-Directed Search instrument to understand the career transitions of university students who had worked for at least two years prior to returning to study in a different field. Case study examples will illustrate the rich stories told by the participants that provided a contextual and nuanced understanding of their transitions. Suggestions are offered for career counsellors.

Recorded Webinar

Cognitive Information Processing Theory

By Deb Osborn

Recorded on August 23, 2016

This webinar describes key concepts from the Cognitive Information Processing approach to career problem solving and decision making that are used to help clients and practitioners better understand the content and process of career decision making. Key concepts include the Pyramid of Information Processing Domains (the “knowing” part of decision making) and the CASVE Cycle (the “doing” part of decision making). The session will also describe how the theory is applied in practice, including a three-level differentiated service delivery model and a readiness assessment model. A specific example of service delivery will also be presented.

Recorded Webinar

The Chaos Theory of Careers

by Dr. Jim Bright
Recorded on November 22, 2017

We all know that careers can seem chaotic, but to really understand the Chaos Theory of Careers, we must turn to the world expert, Dr Jim Bright.  Dr Bright has developed a chaos and complexity-based theory that provides an account of the complexity of influences on career development, the nature of change and unplanned events, as well as the limiting factors and emerging patterns in individual careers. The CTC model is also being applied to leadership, creativity, and occupational stress, particularly through his Beyond Personal Mastery model.

Recorded Webinar

Tips & Techniques for a Great Career Fair

Recorded December 8, 2022

Join other members of APCDA who work in career centers to share advice on how to run a virtual career fair, or a hybrid (both virtual and in-person) career fair.  Bring your ideas and tips for using the virtual space.  Share your experiences with different software for running career fairs.  How do manage and schedule all of the employers effectively? What do students like/dislike about the virtual experience?  If you have run a Hybrid career fair with both virtual and in-person options, how was that different?  Which tips do others need to know to run a successful hybrid career fair?

When you register, please select “I have answers” if you have any information or ideas to share, and select “I have questions” if you do not want to speak. Everyone is welcome to type questions into the Chatbox. 

Recorded Webinar

Mental Health in the Workplace: A Facilitated Discussion

Dr. Roberta Borgen (Neault)

Recorded January 5, 2023

Mental health challenges have escalated globally during the pandemic, across sectors, professions, and regions. Some of the most common concerns relate to isolation, financial stress, relational breakdowns, anxiety, and trauma. Career development professionals are not immune to this – and can be doubly impacted as we deal with our own challenges while trying to help others manage theirs. Join Dr. Roberta Borgen (Neault) for a facilitated discussion on what mental health challenges are most prevalent within your context, how to open up conversations about mental health and wellbeing, and how to strengthen resilience during challenging times.

Dr. Roberta Borgen (Neault), PhD, President of Life Strategies Ltd. and Adjunct Professor in Counselling Psychology at the University of British Columbia, is co-developer of the Career Engagement model and has extensive experience as an educator and counsellor supporting individuals and organizations with transitions, engagement, and strategies to maximize their success.

Recorded Webinar

Careers in Space

Dr. Susana Deustua 
Mon Jan 16/Tue Jan 17, 2023

To Be Informed – Private sector and industry developments

Do you know any clients who are fascinated by space? There are many paths to becoming part of space exploration. A few will be able to travel in space and many will be needed to make this travel possible, to photograph objects and events is space, to make sense of what we see with increasingly powerful instruments, and to analyze the data gained from space exploration. The breadth of careers in space is astounding. A highly accomplished space scientist will help us to understand this field. Bring your questions and prepare to be 

Dr. Susana E. Deustua, Ph.D. in Astronomy in from the University of Michigan, has expertise in precision spectrophotometric calibration, and observational cosmology; additional interests are solar system science, astronomy education and outreach. Dr. Deustua is a Physicist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. She shared the 2007 Gruber Prize in Cosmology and the 2015 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics awarded to the Supernova Cosmology Project for their discovery of Dark Energy. 

Recorded Webinar

Remote Career Coaching: A Facilitated Discussion

by Rich Feller, PhD
Recorded on Feb 9, 2023

A few years ago, we worried about the ethics of meeting with clients using online technology like Zoom.  During the pandemic most of us were forced into remote coaching/counseling, and we discovered that online meetings allow us to use our time more efficiently. Now is a good time to assess the strengths and weaknesses of this type of technology in career coaching/counseling.  Rich Feller, one of the developers of Conversations Matter - a highly effective use of this type of technology, will lead this discussion. 

Note: This is not a lecture.  This is a discussion and will make extensive use of breakout rooms.  You are not required to turn on your camera, but we do expect you to share your thoughts.  We ask that each attendee be prepared to share your thoughts and ideas with other attendees. 

Rich Feller, PhD, had a long career as a professor at Colorado State University.  He is also a licensed professional counselor, certified coach, futurist, thought leader, international keynote speaker, consultant, and author.  He is a Past President of National Career Development Association and winner of its Eminent Career Award. He is a chief advisor to YouScience (a career assessment company), co-owner of One Life Tools (publisher of Conversations Matter), and provides training for career coaches using the Knowdell cardsorts, among many other activities.

Recorded Member Mentoring Webinar

Dealing with Trauma in Career Conversations

By Dr. Lee Richmond
Recorded January 24, 2022

Trauma is a name that we give to experiences that cause us deep psychological pain. Individuals experience painful events differently depending on the age of the individual, the degree of resiliency one has, the intensity of the stressor, and whether it was a one-time event or reoccurring experience or series of happenings.  However, there are several general actions we can take. A traumatized person needs to feel safe. Both mindfulness exercises and somatic exercises can help to bring calm.  Somatic memory is neurological (deeply embedded). Rather than focusing on the past, the career practitioner should begin working with the now and what can be done in the now to ease the pain. This webinar is focused on helping clients work through individual traumatic events effecting a client’s career choices, and also on the traumatic effects of both natural disasters and those created by humans.

Lee J. Richmond, PhD, Professor Emerita, Loyola University Maryland, is a licensed psychologist in the State of Maryland. Her books include co-editor of Connections Between Spirit and Work, co-author of Soulwork: How to Find the Work You Love: How to Love the Work You Have, and What Brings You to Life?: Awakening Women’s Spiritual Essence. She is a fellow and past president of both the National Career Development Association (NCDA) and the American and Counseling Association, and a Distinguished Senior Contributor to the Division of Counseling Psychology of the American Psychological Association.

Recorded Webinar

Recorded on February 22, 2022

Universities in South East Asia face various challenges in building career services to support their student populations. Challenges range from the lack career guidance knowledge amongst faculty, shortage of resources and technology platforms to reach out and serve a large student population or the new methods needed to engage the millennial population.

In order to help universities understand the different challenges and possible solutions faced in meeting the career needs the young minds of today, Mr. Benjamin Wong, CEO and CO Founder of Kinobi Asia will share his understanding of various career needs and challenges and possible solutions from his collated experiences working with universities groups representing more than 60 universities across Indonesia, Singapore and Philippines.

Mr. Benjamin Wong’s experiences and expertise includes real estate private equity, management consulting, legal, startups, entrepreneurship and multi-family office across various industries in Asia.  As a big advocate for mentoring, public speaking and collaboration, Benjamin founded public speaking initiatives, mentoring circles, collectives that brought polymaths together to share ideas during his school days. Today, Mr. Wong is pursuing his dream of helping 200 million young people in Asia to take charge of their careers.

This webinar will cover examples of key challenges and possible solutions in the context of South East Asian universities working with student population. Participants will gain the understanding of common and unique challenges faced by universities in building career services and pick up examples of solutions and ideas adopted to overcome the challenges.

Recorded Webinar

Using Holland Typology to Quickly Assess Career Personality

By Dr. Gary Gottfredson and Dr. ZiYoung Kang
Recorded on March 7, 2022

Many career professionals use the theory of personalities and work environments developed by the late John Holland in their work. We use it to teach clients one way to think about themselves in vocational terms and to identify career alternatives likely to be compatible with their interests and skills. Nevertheless, experienced practitioners often use only a part of this theory. For example, counselors often focus attention on vocational personality while giving little attention to clients’ history of work and educational environments. Using the Holland structure, we can help them not only to explore career possibilities but also to construct personal narratives These narratives help give meaning to the situations clients are experiencing or construct narratives that shape their future careers.

Following a brief review of Holland’s theoretical formulations, the presenters will demonstrate a method for assessing persons through brief interviews about aspirations (or history) to arrive at classifications that exceed the validity of classification based on elaborate interest inventories – and which are quicker and less costly to use. Webinar participants will practice using the assessment technique, and then discuss the experience and get help from webinar leaders in coping with difficulties experienced.

Two career professionals will lead the webinar. Gary Gottfredson is professor emeritus at the University of Maryland and co-author of My Life with a Theory, John L. Holland's Autobiography and Theory of Careers. He has spent many years developing and validating psychometric tools to assess personality and work environments, often in collaboration with John Holland. A psychologist, he has published widely in counseling and psychological journals.

ZiYoung Kang earned a Ph.D. in counselor education at Pennsylvania State University and is an ordained Won Buddhist minister. Her work on constructivist and social constructionist career counseling and on assessment using the Holland typology has been published in the Career Development Quarterly and the American Psychological Association Handbook of Career Intervention.

Recorded Webinar

Systems Thinking, Systems Stories and Narrative Career Counselling

By Mary McMahon
Recorded on February 25, 2019

Systems thinking permeates our everyday life. Applications of systems thinking can be found in computer systems and transport systems. Our career development occurs in the complex cultural and contextual systems of family, community, education, and work as well as in the geographic, socioeconomic, socio-political and historical contexts in which we live. To make sense of our experiences in these contexts we tell stories to ourselves and others. Career counsellors can harness systems thinking and storytelling to assist clients with their career concerns. This webinar will provide practical examples of systems thinking and its applications in career development. In particular, the application of systems thinking in storytelling and narrative career counselling will be considered and tips and strategies provided.

Recorded Webinar

Blending Psychological Type and the Ancient Wisdom of the I Ching to Form a Universal Career Assessment Model

By Brian Schwartz 
Recorded on March 11, 2019

Psychological type has become one of the major underlying systems in career assessment worldwide. What is far less known is that Dr. Carl Jung was inspired to write Psychological Types (1921) after reading the Richard Wilhelm translation of the i Ching or Chinese Book of Changes. The oldest book in the world gave Dr. Jung the portal through which he then not only developed the basis for modern type theory but for his concepts of synchronicity, the collective unconscious, the “shadow” aspect of personality and the archetypes. Using the structure of the “bagua” or octagon from the i Ching, I have developed a framework for understanding the destiny (not fate) embedded in the 16 mindsets of type theory and their relationship to impassioned skills, values, career selection and intrinsic motivation.  Drawing from the Laws of Attraction or Opposites and of Cycles or Periodicity, the elegance of the i Ching’s depth about Man’s relationship to Nature is explored and applied to modern day work and life situations.

Recorded Webinar

The Past, Present, and Future of
Career Counseling

By Dr. Susan R. Barclay
Recorded on December 3, 2020

Globalization and the growth of information and artificial technology present many challenges for workers. Work and career are infused with uncertainty and instability as workers adjust to a rapidly changing work environment. This presentation will include an overview of theoretical approaches to career development and how the rapidly progressing changes in work environments necessitate transitions in how career practitioners work with their clientele. 

Susan R. Barclay, PhD, NCC, LPC, GCDF is an associate professor at the University of Central Arkansas, where she teaches in the College Student Personnel Administration graduate program. Susan holds specialization certification from the State of Arkansas in Career, and she is a certified Global Career Development Facilitator training instructor. Her primary interests include identity development, career counseling, and life design.

Member Mentoring Webinar

Ethical Dilemmas and the APCDA Ethical Guidelines

By Dr. Vandana Gambhir Chopra
Recorded on Jan 21, 2021

We face ethical dilemmas daily in our work.  Some situations are so familiar that we respond base on habit.  Others are so complex that we may avoid any response. In a recent poll, more than half of career practitioners described tension between supporting and challenging clients' goals as their most common ethical dilemma.  In all cases, comparing APCDA’s Ethical Guidelines to common ethical dilemmas prepares us to respond appropriately.  This webinar will include a review of parts of the Guidelines plus breaking into small groups to discuss ways of handling common ethical dilemmas.   Please consider submitting examples of ethical dilemmas from your own practice to the presenter.

Cost: Free to Members, Non-members: High-income areas professional $10, Student $5; Not high-income professional $5, Student $2.50

Dr. Vandana Gambhir Chopra is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, Keshav Mahavidyalaya, University of Delhi, and the Ethics & Standards Committee Chair for APCDA. She started her professional career as a medical physician and later excelled and received her doctorate in Psychology. Known as an expert in Psychometrics, Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management and Vocational & Career Counseling, she helps the companies with their employee wellness and productivity through training and assessments. Her field of involvement in psychology research work span across career competencies, personality, social psychology, competency mapping, positive psychology, and consumer behavior and geriatrics mental health.

Recorded Webinar

Reimagining the Future of Career Services

By Dr. Rich Feller
Recorded on February 23, 2021

Farouk Dey suggested that career practitioners must limit focusing on talking 1-1 with individuals about their own interests, values, needs and goals, and instead focus on enabling clients to make audacious moves through immersive experiences and consequential connections. Can services be scalable to reach the majority of clients/students being confronted by technological and social changes? Can we help clients/students challenge the social access and hierarchical pyramid where only a few can reach their goal and serve each client/student equally? Join APCDA’s US Representative Dr. Rich Feller to dive deeper into these ideas and envision a new future for career practitioners.

Cost: Free to Members, Non-members: High-income area professional $10, Student $5; Not high-income professional $5, Student $2.50

Rich Feller, PhD, USA Representative, is NCDA Past-President, Professor Emeritus of Counseling and Career Development and University Distinguished Teaching Scholar at Colorado State University, and recipient of NCDA’s Eminent Lifetime Career Award. Career Specialist for NSF Gaussi Project, Colorado State University and Semester at Sea, Thought Leader for AARP, Life Reimagined Program, Washington, DC, Chief Advisor for YouScience, Nashville, TN, and Co-owner of Valer Productions, Inc., Fort Collins, CO and of One Life Tools, Inc., Toronto, Canada. He has consulted in all 50 US states and on 6 continents.

Recorded Webinar

The Latest in AI for Career Services & Hiring

by Marie Zimenoff

Recorded on March 2, 2023

Will ChatGPT replace career counselors?  How do employers use AI in the hiring process? Join us to see how Artificial Intelligence will impact career practitioners and our clients in the near future. We'll look at AI tools that are helping people find the right job fit, do mock interviews, build a resume, or find potential employers.  We will look at AI-driven apps and websites used for job search and used by employers to screen applicants.  Then, we'll talk about how career service providers fit into this new world and how to keep our skills marketable in the future of career work.

Cost: Free to Members, Non-members: High-income area: Professional $10, Student $5; Not high-income area:  Professional $5, Student $2.50.

Marie Zimenoff, CEO of Career Thought Leaders and Resume Writing Academy, knows career services have the power to change lives. She began her professional career as an advisor and recruiter for the Colorado State University mechanical engineering graduate program while completing her Master of Education in Human Resource Studies and Career & Counseling Development. In 2008—the peak of the Great Recession—Marie left the university to start her business. Inspired by a passion to make a difference in the industry, she trains career professionals around the globe in resume writing, career coaching, and business development. She has delivered hundreds of career and leadership development programs, designed curriculum, and provided staff training in workforce, corrections, university, community college, and business environments.

Recorded Webinar

Climate Change and the Future of Work: Challenges and Opportunities

By Mr. Glen Walsh
Recorded on March 30, 2023

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing humanity today, and it has far-reaching implications for the way we live and work. We will explore the intersection of climate change and the future of work. We will begin by discussing the current state of the climate crisis and its potential impacts on various industries and occupations. We will then examine the challenges and opportunities that arise from these changes, including the need for new skills and training, the potential for green jobs and industries, and the role of technology in mitigating and adapting to climate change. We will highlight real-world examples of how businesses and workers are already responding to the challenges of climate change, from renewable energy projects and sustainable agriculture to the development of carbon-neutral transportation and buildings. We will also explore the policies and initiatives that governments and international organizations are putting in place to support these efforts.

By the end of the presentation, participants will have a better understanding of the ways in which climate change is affecting the world of work, as well as the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. They will be equipped with the knowledge and tools they need to start planning for a sustainable and resilient future.

Cost: Free to Members, Non-members: High-income area: Professional $10, Student $5; Not high-income area:  Professional $5, Student $2.50.

Mr. Glen Walsh has over 20 years of experience in the field as Career Counsellor, Employment Facilitator, Job Developer, and Employment Manager. Mr. Walsh has gained a reputation for his innovative approach to employment services. He is always looking for new and effective ways to help his clients succeed. Mr. Walsh's specialty is working with Newcomers to Canada. His deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by newcomers has made him a trusted advisor and mentor to many. His expertise in the Future of Work has made him a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the field. He is passionate about empowering job seekers to reach their full potential, and his dedication to this mission is evident in all that he does.