CACEE Connects - Addressing the Essential Skills Gap: A Collaborative Model in Action

Hosted by the CACEE Canada West Regional Advisory Board (RAB) 

Session Overview

Join the CACEE Canada West RAB for a dynamic panel exploring how experiential learning can bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world skill demands. This session highlights a collaborative initiative between University of Saskatchewan Career Services and Siemens EDA’s to bring together A Day in the Life at Siemens EDA experience for students.

Through this innovative, hands-on program, students from the Colleges of Arts & Science and Engineering connected directly with professionals from one of the world’s largest technology companies while gaining practical insight into in-demand skills and emerging career pathways.

Hear from our panelists as they share how this partnership created a deeply enriching environment for both students and employers, offering valuable lessons in developing essential skills, identifying skill gaps, and preparing future-ready talent.

Featured Speakers

Moderator:

• Tenneisha Nelson | Experiential Learning Coordinator with USask Career Services

Panelists:

• Wenona Partridge |.Learning Architect with Siemens EDA

• Eric Phong | USask Student, College of Engineering

• Brette Kristoff | Professional Skills Coordinator, University of Saskatchewan Career Services

Event Details

Addressing the Essential Skills Gap: A Collaborative Model in Action
November 21st | 12 – 1 pm ET | Virtual

Campus recruitment, experiential learning, and career education professionals from across Canada are invited to take part in this engaging virtual session.  A platform link will be shared upon registration.

Pricing & Registration

CACEE Members --->

FREE 

Non-Members --->

Individual:  $39 | Organization: $99

* The Organization rate enables you to register as many professionals from the same organization as you would like. You can provide an estimate of the number of professionals expected to attend at the time of registration and confirm details closer to the event date.

Register Today!

Please Note -

• If you cannot attend the live virtual event, you will still have access to the panel recording.
• For Organization registrations, you will be asked to indicate the estimated number of attendees from your organization at the time of your registration and prompted to provide full participant details by 12:00 pm ET on November 20th.

Cancellations, Transfers & Event Policies

CACEE understands that from time to time work and life commitments may emerge that will result in your inability to attend the event. Should you need to make an adjustment to or cancel your registration, please e-mail the CACEE National Office at events@cacee.com We ask that you also please kindly note the following policies:

Transfer of Registration

CACEE is able to transfer your registration to another professional from your organization up until the day of the event. 

Cancellations

Cancellation requests received:

• Up to November 7th are eligible for a refund minus a $15 administration fee
• Up to November 14th are eligible for a 50% refund
• No refunds will be issued after November 15th

In lieu of refunds, you are able to transfer your registration at no cost to another professional from your organization up until December 2nd in accordance with CACEE's transfer policy and procedures.

Other Event Policies 

• If payment is not received 72-hours prior to the event, CACEE reserves the right to cancel an attendee's/attendees' registration(s) without prejudice or liability.