Member Mentoring Webinar

ChatGPT: Kryptonite or Superpower of Career Practitioners?

By Mr. Han Kok Kwang
Thu June 8/Friday June 9, 2023

Chat GPT has taken the world by surprise.  Some career practitioners are asking what it is and how it works.  Those of us who use it are wondering how it can make us more effective in our work as career practitioners and how we can avoid wasting our time playing with it.  Join this webinar to accelerate your learning.  In the wise words of Bill Gates, "AI can magnify the best and worst of humanity. That’s why we need to be thoughtful about how we use it." While Chat GPT's abilities seem impressive, the risks of misuse and misinformation are also large, so it's vital to be aware of the tool's limitations and weaknesses. This is where you make the difference. Use Chat GPT to supplement (not replace) your effectiveness at work and you’ll be streets ahead.  

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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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Mr. Han Kok Kwang is a best-selling author & multiple national award-winning professional who has empowered over 100,000 individuals in their career journey.  He is the 1st NCDA Master Trainer in Asia and the 1st APCDA Legacy Partner. He is well known for his energetic and engaging approach to training and his expertise in using the latest technology.  He constantly challenges us to think more deeply and to learn new skills.  Join this webinar to update your skills and anticipate the future of our work.

Recorded Webinar

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

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

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

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 country: Professional $10, Student $5; Not high-income country:  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 country: Professional $10, Student $5; Not high-income country:  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.

Recorded Webinar

The Future of Career Development Services

Recorded on February 23, 2023
By Dr. Jaana Kettunen

To Update Us!  International and Emerging Career Development Practices

In this webinar, we will shed insights and learnings on how technology is shaping our professional practices.

• What changes have occurred in the perceptions of practitioners regarding their role and the role of the technology in career guidance services?
• What does co-careering mean?

This webinar topic will benefit career practitioners working with clients to explore ways that we use technology in career development now and ways that we could use it in the future.  Dr. Kettunen developed the concept of using social media for co-careering and continues to explore new ways of using the latest technologies to improve our career services.

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

Dr. Jaana Kettunen, PhD, is a Research Professor of lifelong guidance and a Vice-director at the Finnish Institute for Educational Research of the University of Jyväskylä. Her research, which has a strong international orientation, revolves around career guidance practice and policy with a special interest on the design and use of information and communication technology in career guidance. Her previous APCDA webinar can be watched here and is free to members.

Why Attend? To Build your Technology Skills related to Career Development services and navigate effectively the application of Information and Communication Technology interventions with clients as they evolve.

Recorded Webinar

Social Media in Career Services: From Delivering Information to Co-careering

By Jaana Kettunen
Recorded on October 24, 2019 

A growing number of career practitioners and career centers are reaching out to individuals and community members in new ways by integrating various social media tools, into their professional practice. This presentation examines career practitioners´ experiences in this technology, and competencies required for using social media in career services. Practical examples and strategies for developing the necessary skills and competencies are discussed.

Recorded Webinar

The Future of Work: Preparing Ourselves for Jobs of Tomorrow

By Gog Soon Joo and Jeremiah Wong

Recorded April 19, 2020

How we live, work and play are changing as technology becomes increasingly adopted and integrated for the betterment of life. The impact is most visible at the workplace where technology has blurred industry lines, re-shaped business models, changed the concept of work, redefined jobs and the skills that go with them. Do we stand a chance in surviving the future of work? How can Singapore’s Employment and Career Guidance (ECG) and Career Development (CD) effort better prepare us to make sense, navigate the changing world of work, and thrive in multiple-careers? The first part of this webinar will highlight how the world of work is changing, and discuss the approach of ECG and CD toward lifelong career-learning advisory. The second part of this webinar will examine some rising themes regarding the future roles of Career Practitioners.

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

Gog Soon Joo is the Chief Futurist, Chief Skills Officer and Chief Research Officer at the SkillsFuture Singapore Agency.  She leads a team of Skills Analysts, Data Scientists, and Futurists, to identify global trends that impact jobs and skills. Soon Joo and her team work with local and international partners to prototype solutions in the areas of future of work, future of learning and future skills. Her research interests include capitalism in the digital economy, new economy firms, skills ecosystems and skills policies.  Some of her more recent projects include the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled data to develop predictive modelling of skills, and comparative study of new economy firms in advanced economy.

Jeremiah Wong is a Capability Developer and Career Practitioner in Workforce Singapore. Today, he oversees the capability building and advancement of Career Practitioners’ competencies in WSG’s Careers Connect, which renders career services to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents across the sunny island. As a Career Practitioner himself, he constantly hones his practice with modern theories and practices, while also providing clinical supervision to career practitioners in order to shape the future discourse and design of career services for the Republic. As the recipient of the 2018’s Public Service EXCEL Innovation Champion Award for Career Development Innovation and Services, and part of the team awarded the Public Service EXCEL Innovation Champion Award for Re-branding of WSG Career Centres in the same year – Jeremiah’s strengths lies in programme design and capability building for career development practitioners. Jeremiah also currently serve as an Associate Lecturer for Republic Polytechnic, where he lectures and supervise student practices in the Specialist Diploma in Career Counselling programme. Jeremiah is currently completing his MSc in Skills and Workforce Development, where he investigates the future of work, human capital development and the pivotal role of Career Development Practitioners in shaping the future narrative of work and careers for Singaporeans.

Recorded Session

Understanding and Empowering Women’s Career Development — Locally and Globally

by Barbara Suddarth
Recorded March 10, 2020

Mao Zedong famously observed that "women hold up half the sky” and recent research demonstrates their enormous influence on both the quality of life and success profiles of children and families across cultures.  Yet, the career dreams of girls and women are often put on hold in favor of those of boys and men. As a result, many women around the world are unable to reach their full potential.  This talk will explore generational themes in gender and career achievement through the perspectives of theory and personal experience while offering practical suggestions for supporting the career choices and success of women and girls throughout our world.

Dr. Barbara Suddarth, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Career Development Alliance, is a licensed psychologist with more than 20 years of professional experience in career counseling and organizational consulting. Dr. Suddarth is a National Certified Counselor (NCC), Certified Career Counselor (CCC), and an active member of the National Career Development Association (NCDA) and the American Psychological Association. She received the Outstanding Career Practitioner Award from NCDA in 2012 and became an NCDA Fellow in 2014. Dr. Suddarth is a Master Trainer for the NCDA Facilitating Career Development training program.  She and Dr. David Reile wrote the curriculum for this training program in 2012. Dr. Suddarth is founding member of the India Career Development Association (ICDA), as well as an invited guest speaker and a member of the ICDA 2013 Conference Committee.

Recorded Webinar

Career Trends in the New Normal

By Dephy Oon
Recorded on July 14, 2020

• What ‘new’ is around the corner, and what could the workplace be like in the future?
• Which changes will be permanent, and what will not?
• What will it take to ‘be noticed’? Or to ‘have more impact’? Or to lead?
• What kind of jobs and careers will be most or least affected by these changes?
• What can be done to be better prepared?

In this interactive session we will explore what the “new normal” means for career practitioners and their clients and what it would look like to have more readiness for a future which will be increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex and changing. As industries evolve, we will explore what that could mean for career planning and developing personal strategies to create resilient careers.

We will discuss ways to develop deep trust and empathy with a client while giving room for new possibilities and going beyond the norm, and what it will take to support a client through this co-creative process. We will learn what it means to be wholly present (thinking, feeling and doing) while serving and leading others during challenging times, where discomfort may be numbing, and we must go beyond charted territory. Together we will evaluate what it means and what is needed to thrive during challenging times. We explore ways in which you can re-design the new normal into the life you want and take positive actions forward.

Fees: Free to all members, Non-members: High-income country professional $10, Student $5; Not high-income professional $5, Student $2.50.

Ms Dephy Oon is a highly regarded leader personal coach who works with career and business professionals and those with high political aspirations. Her clients are CEOs, members of the Board of Directors and high-performers. Ms Oon helps leaders to have more fun and empowering conversations to grow their careers and businesses to the next level. She is a trained professional to manage business outcomes for Malaysia’s Cyberjaya smart city project, bring diverse stakeholders together and achieving a singular mutually beneficial and profitable business vision. She held several positions as Executive Director in companies in Malaysia and China, and is currently Chief Executive of Paddee Connexions LLP, a provider of 21st century leadership skills for leaders. She is an Alumni member of National University of Singapore and member of Malaysia institute of Corporate Governance.

Recorded Webinar

ReimagineU

By Dr. Farouk Dey
Recorded November 16, 2020

Today we see emerging a new vision of equitable access to life purpose for all students regardless of background or social capital using principles of integrative learning and life design. Socioeconomic changes, technological advances, and generational trends provide the impetus for a major paradigm shift in the delivery of career services in higher education. Dr. Dey will provide an overview of the changing nature and emerging trends that are shaping the future of career services in higher education and explain how career services of the future will differ from those of the past.

Dr. Farouk Dey, Vice Provost for Integrative Learning and Life Design at Johns Hopkins University, leads programs and services that bridge curricular and experiential learning with life aspirations for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and alumni across the university’s schools and divisions. He works with education and industry leaders at Johns Hopkins University to launch a new vision of equitable access to life purpose for all students regardless of background or social capital using principles of integrative learning and life design. Dr. Dey has held senior leadership and board roles at Johns Hopkins, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, the University of Florida, the National Association for Colleges and Employers (NACE), the American College Personnel Association (ACPA), and various startups and non-profit organizations. A native of Algeria, Dr. Dey was named one of LinkedIn’s Top Ten Voices in Education and is recognized in higher education circles for his thought-provoking writings, engaging speaking, and transformational leadership.

Reacting to Dr. Dey will be Dr. Rich Feller, the USA Country Representative. Ms. Anne Chen, the Taiwan Country Representative, and Dr. Vijay Paralkar, one of APCDA’s 2020 Scholars.

Recorded Webinar

The Future of Work: Why Gig is getting Big

By Alp Sezginsoy

Recorded on June 17, 2021

Join us as we explore what made the freelance revolution grow and how the Gig economy is shaping how organisations plan their human and workforce development.

Alp Sezginsoy is the founder of Expertera, an on-demand expertise platform providing tailored and flexible access to top talent for more than 15,000 organisations and acknowledged by Forbes Global as a Pioneer of the Freelance Revolution. Alp is a pioneer and spokesperson for the ‘Future of Work’ movement, at TedXReset and various Digital Revolution, Industry 4.0 events across US and Europe and he consults for Fortune 500 Boards on matters about Agile Workforce.

Through this webinar, we will seek answers to the most wondered questions about how the Future of Work will be shaped, how the new world dynamics will change the way organisations see jobs, human and workforce development.

Fees: Free to all members, Non-members: High-income country professional $10, Student $5; Not high-income professional $5, Student $2.50.

Recorded Webinar

Emerging eSports: Gaming, Media and Content Careers

by Muhammad Farouq Abdul Patah (aka Flava)

Recorded on October 27, 2021

Do you know the difference between e-sports and e-games? Don’t worry – neither do we.

Join us to learn more about the emerging e-sports industry and the vast array of careers within the industry. Equip yourself with the latest development so that you may be able to share the knowledge with your students, clients, stakeholders and beneficiaries. Or to impress your friends and colleagues with your sudden wisdom during your next conversation with them.

We will trace the evolution of the industry, share fascinating facts and figures, explore the various careers and share advice for those who are interested to break, and make their mark in the industry.

We guarantee that you will walk-away with a little bit more knowledge about the world of e-sports after the webinar. Or at the very least know the difference between e-sports and e-games. See you there!  

In attending this webinar, APCDA Professional Members can fulfil the following APCDA Career Service Competencies: Labour Market Information. Read here for more information about APCDA Career Service Competencies.

Recorded Webinar

Sustaining Career Development: Using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Dr. Candy Ho

Recorded June 1, 2022

Inspired by the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a university career transition course introduced the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in its curriculum. A natural fit between career education and the UN SDGs was discovered as students pondered three big questions: 

• What is the world that I want to live in? 
• What do I see are the global problems or opportunities that need our attention? 
• What are my talents and experiences that may help address these problems and, in turn, improve the condition of our world?

Similarly, these questions can be – and ought to be – considered when developing programs and honing practices. Incorporating the SDGs, our work can inspire clients to assess their professional aspirations and how these aspirations can be grounded on a broader goal(s) that promotes a sustainable future for our local and global communities. This, in turn, further amplifies the impact of our work by ultimately helping clients realize their mission and purpose.

Dr. Candy Ho, EdD CDP, is an educator and scholar specializing in teaching university transition courses; the latter explains why she weaves career development theories into all aspects of her life. In addition to educating the next generation of CDPs in Douglas College, she holds a dual appointment as the inaugural Assistant Professor, Integrative Career and Capstone Learning at the University of the Fraser Valley and as Faculty, Educational Studies at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Prior to becoming a faculty member, Candy has also worked extensively in university student affairs in first-year experience and student transition, campus and residence life, career and volunteer services, co-operative education, and academic advising. Finally, Candy currently serves as Vice-Chair of CERIC. This Canadian charitable organization advances education and research in career counseling and career development to increase Canadians' economic and social well-being.

Recorded Group Discussion

How Has Your Work Changed?

Recorded on August 25, 2022

During the pandemic, many of us experienced changes in how we work.  Some of those changes were reversed in places where people are no longer worried about COVID.  Technology made a big jump forward, causing us to work differently and learn new skills.  For example, technology may now be used to do parts of your work that you formerly did by hand, or you may spend more time Zooming and less time driving to meetings.  As career practitioners, the changes for our clients impact us also. Job seekers must be prepared for AI Interviews and robotic resume screening, for example.  Are jobs easy or hard to find in your area?  Which skills are the most in demand?  Are workers looking forward to “getting back to normal” or nervous about the changes? Has your area experienced the “Great Resignation”?  Have you noticed changes in the types of things your clients care most about?

Because APCDA includes 22 member countries, hearing from our members and friends about the impact of these changes in their own country can give us some perspective on global changes. 

Please note that the all who attended (and spoke) are included in this recording. 

Recorded Webinar

Career Trends Observed by HR Managers

By Ms. Jenny Peralta, Ms. Aileen Aumentado, and Mr. Unmesh Shukla
Recorded on October 6, 2022

In 2020 we asked “How will COVID change the workplace?”  Now is the time to see if our predictions came true.  Human Resources Professionals are on the front lines, helping employees adapt to the changes.  Our panel will help us to understand what has changed, and what has stayed the same.

• What are the new opportunities and growth areas? 
• What types of technology have been adopted since 2020?
• What is the impact of working remotely and how receptive is your corporation to continue this option?
• What trends are you seeing in the skills and knowledge required of employees? 

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

Ms. Jenny Peralta is the Talent Strategy Lead for Accenture in the Philippines, a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. In her role, she is responsible for ensuring that our organization with over 72,000 people has the right strategies for building and growing talent, enabling a future-ready workforce, and cultivating a workplace culture where everyone is safe, seen, heard, and connected. Prior to Accenture, Ms. Peralta worked with local and global organizations from the multi-media and financial industries taking on various leadership roles in Human Resources.

Ms. Aileen Aumentado, People Lead, Philippines at Mondelez Philippines, a food manufacturer and distributor.  She is a progressive HR leader with 17 years of experience in strategic business partnering to diverse leaders in multinational FMCG companies, able to navigate complex organizational transformation to deliver value and positive business impact through people & teams.  She has also worked for Unilever and Heineken. 

Mr. Unmesh Shukla, Head-HR & Admin for JK Cements-UAE, based in Dubai, which is a subsidiary of JKC-India. JK Cements-UAE exports white cement to over 44 countries and has plants in Fujairah (UAE). Kenya, and Tanzania.  Mr. Shukla has over 20 years of rich Corporate & Consulting experience in Marketing & HR. A Graduate in Psychology from BHU(India), he is master’s in marketing as well as Applied Psychology from University of Delhi. Mr. Shukla has in-depth exposure to all facets of HR with focus on Talent Management, HR Operations & General Administration and has worked in a variety of industries. In his current profile Mr Shukla is responsible for aligning a multicultural workforce spanning across UAE and Africa with his organization’s business objectives.