Webinars
FEBRUARY FREE MONTH
“Empowering Futures: The Role of Career Development in Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion”
5, 12, 19 & 26 February 2025
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AI & Career Development
AI and Career Development Month
Recordings are now available
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The incorporation of AI into the field of career development brings forth an innovative and promising dimension, transforming the profession and the way people navigate their career paths.
The amalgamation of AI and career development is a significant intersection, offering a plethora of possibilities and introducing new responsibilities and considerations. It is not solely about finding a job; it is also about creating a fulfilling career and life, guided by the insights of AI but always rooted in human wisdom and empathy.
The future holds tremendous potential and opportunities. Career development professionals are in a favorable position to assist their clients in adapting to this new era of work, leveraging the power of AI while still maintaining their critical human role.
Exploring AI and the future of Career Support
Presenters
Michael Larbalestier, The Career Innovation Company & Marianne Wilson, Edinburgh Napier University
GenAI for Purposeful Career Exploration
Presenter
JP Michel, SparkPath
An Introduction to AI and ChatGPT for Career Development Professionals
Presenter
Professor Rob Straby, Conestoga College, Ontario
How to use Gen AI tools as a Career Development Professional – Live Demo’s & Case Studies
Presenter
Danny Mirza, the Lead Consultant/Head of Talent Team at Coventry University (London Hub)
Green Careers and Sustainability
Green Guidance. Sustainability moves from the periphery to centre.
Presenter – Professor Peter Plant (Denmark)
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Sustainability: What does it have to do with career development?
Presenters
Dr Mary McMahon (Australia)
Dr Elizabeth Knight (Australia)
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Skills for greener economies and societies –the potential of apprentices.
Presenter – Professor Philipp Gonon (Switzerland)
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Decent Work, Sustainable Livelihoods and Well-being.
Presenter – Professor Stuart C. Carr (New Zealand)
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Summit 21
CICA Summit 2021
CICA Summit 21 was structured around the four themes of Support, Standards, Scalability and Sustainability.
CICA Summit 21 was run virtually, over four sessions. Stimulated by presentations from respected international career development experts, Dr Deirdre Hughes OBE, DMH & Associates (UK) and Sareena Hopkins, Canadian Career Development Foundation, facilitated catalyst discussions comprising panels of key government and industry stakeholders along with professional career practitioners, discussed and unpacked the presentations, focusing on the Australian context.
These discussions informed two smaller working sessions of representative delegates who worked with this information and their broad range of experience to create a wealth of ideas for the future direction of career development in Australia.
Summit 21 Guiding Paper
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Summit 21 Communique
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Keynote Presentation
Dr Deirdre Hughes OBE
DMH & Associates
Evidence and impact of career development
Keynote Presentation
Sareena Hopkins
Executive Director – Canadian Career Development Foundation
The future of career development practice
International Think Tank Series
This series is organised by the International Career Development Peak Body Network representing British Commonwealth countries.
The aim of the series is to stimulate debate about our profession and our role as career development practitioners in a post-Covid world.
Webinar 1
Professionalising Career Development: History, Identity, CPD, and Training
6 July 2021
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Webinar 2
Career Theory and Practice
9 November 2021
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