BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Exware Solutions Inc.//ExSite v3.8//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ExSite-EvtCal-1598-@cacee.com DTSTAMP:20260608T202736 DTSTART:20250507 SUMMARY:2025 CACEE Canada West PD Event DESCRIPTION: \n\n--  The CACEE Canada West Regional Advisory Board invi tes you to join us in beautiful downtown Vancouver, BC for a day of prof essional development, exchanging ideas, and building your network! We ca n't wait to welcome you on May 7th!! --\n\n-- Date, Time, & Venue Inform ation --\n\nMay 7th | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm\nNortheastern University - Vanco uver\n410 W Georgia Street\nVancouver, BC \nGoogle Map & Directions\n\n  \n\nHost Organization & Venue Sponsor:\n\n-- What to Expect --\n\nThe 2025 CACEE Canada West PD event is a wonderful opportunity to connect wi th your career education and campus recruitment colleagues from across w estern Canada and beyond! You can expect an event that will feature:\n\n * Thought leaders and dynamic speakers sharing the latest trends and ins ights influencing our space\n\n* Opportunities to network, share best pr actices, and learn from your colleagues\n\n* Resources, tools, and concr ete strategies you can apply in your work with post-secondary talent\n\n * Collaborative discussion and exchange of ideas to help address the iss ues, trends, and opportunities impacting your day-to-day\n\n-- Who Atten ds --\n\n* Career Educators\n\n* Employer Relations Professionals\n\n* C ampus Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Specialists\n\n* Work Integrate d Learning and Experiential Education Practitioners\n\n* Senior Career L eaders\n\n* Leaders in Workforce Development and Industry Associations\n \n* HR and Hiring Managers\n\n* Faculty, and Learning Professionals\n\n- - What Previous Attendees Are Saying --\n\n"The CACEE Canada West PD Eve nt was outstanding. The keynote speaker was exceptional, and the sessio ns run by CACEE Colleagues were insightful, well run and very engaging. I enjoyed meeting new connections and I will definitely be coming back t o this event next year" - Katie Bisaro, UBC Sauder School of Business\n\ n"The CACEE Canada West PD Event was an excellent networking and learnin g event that I thoroughly enjoyed. It was well organized and at an amazi ng venue. The employer panel was a highlight for me and I enjoyed hearin g innovative ideas happening at other PSIs" - Jamie Noakes, Thompson Riv ers University\n\n"I enjoyed the connections I made at this event. Not o nly were the hosts and speakers friendly, knowledgeable and engaging, bu t so were the attendees" - Allisson Badger, SD 73\n\n"This was my first event that I have attended with CACEE and I have to say that it was a v ery positive experience. I especially enjoyed how passionate all of the members were on the topics that were discussed. Everyone was eager to sh are their knowledge and experience on how we can improve not only our jo bs but for the career outcome of our students. The topics were very rele vant and current with career development trends which I found valuable a s I was able to apply it to my work..." - Hannah Parkhouse, Fairleigh Dickinson University\n\n"Attending the CACEE Canada West PD Day was a ni ce addition to my career toolbox in my professional journey. The session s offered deep insights into current industry trends and practical skill s essential for advancement. From honing AI prompts to mastering new tec hnologies, each session was a goldmine of knowledge. The networking oppo rtunities were invaluable, connecting me with like-minded professionals and potential collaborators. The dedication of the organizers in curatin g such a diverse and enriching program was evident throughout the day. I left feeling invigorated, armed with newfound strategies to assist my s tudents with their career development and with my teaching" - Larry iles , Thompson Rivers University\n\n-- Event Agenda & Session Descriptions - -\n\n*Please note that this is a preliminary schedule and subject to ch ange as program details are finalized. Full program to be announced late r in March.\n\n9:00 - 9:15 am - Arrival & Registration\n\n9:00 - 9:45 am - Networking Breakfast & Opening Activity\n\n9:45 - 10:00 am - Welcome & Introductory Remarks\n\n10:00 - 11:15 am - Applying Teaching & Learn ing Principles in Career Education and Campus Recruitment Programming \ n\nUnderstanding what drives adult learners is key to creating meaningfu l and impactful learning experiences. This session explores core motivat ions for adult learners, the role of active learning principles—especi ally debriefing—in deepening engagement, and the fundamental anatomy o f a well-structured workshop. Whether you're designing training sessions , workshops, or educational programs, you'll leave with practical strate gies to create dynamic, learner-centered experiences. \n\nGenerously Su pported By:\n\n \n\n11:15 am - 11:30 am - Networking & Connection Break \n\n11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Decolonizing Campus Career Services - A Star ting Point\n\nHow can we decolonize or indigenize career services in mea ningful ways? Grounded in Métis Nation BC’s indigenized model of care er counselling, this session begins with relationship and recognizing th e importance of understanding clients’ holistic needs. Together, we’ ll explore what decolonizing and indigenizing mean to each of us, planti ng seeds for reflection, dialogue, and change. While this session won’ t provide all the answers, it offers a foundation and practical entry po ints to begin or deepen this work with humility and purpose.\n\n12:30 - 1:30 pm - Lunch Break\n\nThere are several dine-in and takeaway options available close by to satisfy your lunch time cravings. You may also wan t to take this opportunity to take in mountain views and enjoy some time by the water.  Whatever your preference, there is something for everyo ne!\n\n1:30 - 2:30 pm - Skills-Based Hiring: Realities, Best Practices , and Supporting Students in the Process\n\nExplore the growing shift to ward skills-based hiring and what it means for employers, career educato rs, and students. This session will unpack current realities, highlight best practices from the field, and offer strategies to help students art iculate their skills and navigate evolving recruitment processes with co nfidence.\n\n2:30 - 2:45 pm - Networking & Connection Break \n\n2:45 - 3:45 pm - Strategies to Thrive in a Tight Labour Market: Student, Career Centre, and Employer Perspectives\n\nWith a shifting job market and inc reased uncertainty, how can career educators and employers help students navigate these challenges? This interactive session will explore emergi ng trends, share effective strategies, and spark discussion on how we ca n adapt to best support students and industry.\n\n3:45 - 4:15 pm - Scal ing Our Work and Engagement with Post-Secondary Talent\n\nThis session h ighlights innovative approaches to expanding career services and deepeni ng engagement with post-secondary talent. Colleagues will share successf ul initiatives from their campuses and organizations, followed by a disc ussion on practical strategies and lessons learned.\n\n4:15 - 4:30 pm - Closing Remarks & Wrap-Up\n\n4:30 - 6:00 pm (or beyond) - Networking Soc ial\n\nJoin us at the Library Square Pub - steps from Northeastern Univ ersity - Vancovuer - to keep the conversation and connections going in a relaxed atmosphere! Please note: Attendees will be responsible for the food and drink that they choose to partake in throughout the evening. \ n\n-- Pricing & Key Dates --\n\nSpace is limited to 50 attendees. Don' t delay in securing your seat for this 'can't miss' professional develop ment event!!\n\n-- Standard Rate --\n\nMembers $99 | Non-Members $139\na vailable April 26th - May 6th at 11:00 am PT\n\nSpecial Discounted Rate s are available for Groups of 3 or more.  Please reach out to the CACEE National Office at events@cacee.com for details.\n\n* Please note that if you are registering after May 6th at 11:00 am Pacific, you will need to do so via the CACEE National Office at events@cacee.com.  Registrat ion received in this timeline cannot be guaranteed.\n\n-- Questions --\n \nIf you have any questions or wish to discuss any aspect of the Canada West PD Event in greater detail, please do not hesitate to reach out to the CACEE National Office at events@cacee.com.\n\n-- Transfers, Cancella tions & Event Policies --\n\nCACEE understands that from time to time w ork and life commitments may emerge that will result in your inability t o attend the event. Should you need to make an adjustment to or cancel y our registration, please e-mail the CACEE National Office at events@cace e.com We ask that you also please kindly note the following policies:\n \nTransfer of Registration\n\nCACEE is able to transfer your registratio n to another professional from your organization up until the time the r egistration opens on the day of the event. \n\nCancellations\n\nCancell ation requests received:\n\n* Up to February 28th are eligible for a 10 0% refund minus a $25 administration fee.\n\n* March 1st- April 4th are eligible for a 50% refund\n\n* No refunds will be issued after April 4t h.\n\nIn lieu of refunds, you are able to transfer your registration at no cost to another professional from your organization up until the tim e registration opens on the day of the event in accordance with CACEE's transfer policy and procedures.\n\nOther Event Policies \n\n* If paymen t is not received prior to the opening of registration on-site at the ev ent venue, CACEE reserves the right to cancel an attendee's/attendees' registration(s) without prejudice or liability.\n\n* CACEE reserves the right at any time to change the event venue, topics or speakers, and to cancel the event without prejudice or liability, other than, except wh ere a force majeure (which will have the same meaning as in the applicab le contracts with the third party suppliers in connection with the event ) event applies, a refund of the registration fees paid. If, because of a force majeure event(s), the CACEE National Board of Directors determi nes that the event needs to be cancelled, CACEE may deduct fees (determ ined by reference to the amounts which CACEE is required to pay to third parties under contracts entered into in connection with the event) to a ny and all refunds issued. Copies of the contractual arrangements with t hird parties, including the force majeure provisions of those contracts, can be made available to members on request.\n\n* CACEE follows the gu idance of local public health authorities and event venues in relation t o health protocols and event policies.  This includes but is not limite d to any public health orders or venue requirements (e..g. masking, vacc ination) in place prior to or that take effect during the event.\n END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR