2024 CACEE Summer Professional Development Series

Series Overview

The CACEE Ontario Regional Advisory Board is excited to invite you to the 2024 CACEE Summer Professional Development Series. Join your colleagues from across the country in conversation with thought leaders and change-makers from leading employers, post-secondary institutions, and organizations in our space. Sessions will explore key influences on the Canadian Labour Market in this era of change and innovative programming to attract, retain, and engage top post-secondary talent.

Lead Sponsor and Programming Partner -

The series features two engaging panel discussions tailored to the needs of career educators, talent acquisition partners, experiential learning coordinators, HR and career leaders, hiring managers, employer relations specialists, and early talent recruiters, 

Don’t miss this chance to take part in thought-provoking conversations with subject matter experts and industry leaders on the latest trends shaping the Canadian labour market and talent development.

You can sign-up to attend one or both of sessions. CACEE is pleased to offer even further flexibility by providing recordings for to refer back to or watch at your convenience.

Schedule & Panel Descriptions - 

Spotlight on Investing in Talent Equity: Examining Innovation and Impact in Rotational and Leadership Development Programs
July 9th, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm Eastern

Featuring -

Maxime Beaupré, Executive Director - Strategic Policy Branch | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (Advanced Policy Analyst Program)
Denika Weir-Cotnoir, Market Director - NE Ontario  | PepsiCo Canada
Sherry Sweeney, Early Talent Acquisition Partner - Black Talent | TD Bank Group
Steve Neville, Director Strategic Growth | Trend Micro

This session will shine a spotlight on rotational and leadership development programs which:

• Empower sustainable, inclusive, and meaningful career pathways for post-secondary graduates
• Address critical skills and leadership needs (both present and future) within their workforce
• Are embedded into their host organization's employer brand and on-campus recruitment strategy
• Offer examples of: observable step-change in talent and organizational metrics; career success stories being leveraged in recruitment and retention initiatives; and, industry and post-secondary collaboration to meet talent needs

Panelists will explore their innovative programs for post-secondary talent (from both undergraduate and graduate/professional programs) emphasizing inclusivity and collaboration with educational institutions and industry. They will also discuss the importance of investing in talent equity, share strategies and metrics for enhancing program impact, and highlight success stories and lessons learned.

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Labour Market Influencers & Game-Changers: Practical Approaches to Meeting Talent Needs in Times of Change
July 10th, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm Eastern

Featuring –

Suzanne Spiteri PhD, Research Lead | Labour Market Information Council of Canada
Rebecca Renfroe, Associate Dean - Student Success and Retention, Undergraduate Programs | Sprott School of Business at Carleton University

From the impact of AI and climate change to the evolving expectations of the workforce in the wake of the pandemic to the impact of policy changes for International Students, this panel will examine how these game changers are reshaping labour markets, employers’ skills requirements, as well as education and career landscapes.

Panelists will engage in an interactive conversation which will:

• Provide actionable insights on navigating and leveraging these drivers of the future of work
• Share perspectives on future-ready skills and avenues for students in developing and showcasing these skills while studying and in the workplace
• Challenge conventional career paradigms and present innovative talent solutions
• Highlight successful collaborations between industry, post-secondary institutions and career centres in meeting talent needs

Pricing & Registration

Single Session -

CACEE Members - $29 | Non-Members - $49

Full Series -

CACEE Members -  $39 | Non-Members - $69

Register for July 9th - Single Session  |  Register for July 10th - Single Session  |  Register for the Full Series 

Option to Earn a Micro-Credential

Participants can opt-in as a part of their registration to completing a Capstone Learning Activity rooted in session content and the CACEE competencies. This 30-minute reflection exercise will provide you with:

• an opportunity to apply what you have learned in your context and role
• reinforcement of key concepts and take-a-ways from the session(s)
• a certificate of completion and badge that you can share with your network

The deadline to submit Capstone Learning Activities is July 31st at 5:00 pm Eastern.

Questions

If you have any questions or wish to learn more about the 2024 CACEE Summer Professional Development Series, please e-mail us at events@cacee.com.

Event Policies

• Participants who are not able to attend the live panel(s) can opt to receive the recording or transfer their registration to another team member
• All Capstone Learning Activities must be submitted by July 31st at 5:00 pm Eastern in order to be eligible for the micro-credential.
• The deadline for CACEE Member Organizations to sign-up to be a part of the Friend of CACEE Program is June 27th at 5:00 pm Eastern. CACEE reserves the right to request copies of e-mails sent or screen captures of social media posts in support of promoting the series to a participating member organization's networks at any time. Failure to produce these may result in revocation of complimentary registrations or the issuance of an invoice at full price for any registrations for the series.
• CACEE reserves the right to change, add, or remove speakers from each of the panels presented as a part of the series.
• No refunds are available for this event.