Professional development events and conferences offer a great way to regularly update your skills and knowledge. They also connect you with others in your field.

Use the following resources to stay up to date on what’s happening in the world of career development.

Training Events

The BC Career Development Association (BCCDA) is dedicated to advancing the career development profession in B.C. It provides certification and a central networking, education and training service for members and non-members. Visit its website for details on training and development opportunities.

See the Workapedia Calendar of Events for a full listing of sector events in B.C. and beyond. Training programs, workshops and conferences are organized by month.

Conferences

The CDC (Career Development Conference) is the largest B.C. event for career practitioners, educators, coaches, job developers, and human resource professionals. The conference provides training, professional development and networking.

The Career Education Society conference informs and prepares educators to facilitate successful transitions for students. It brings practitioners, resources, tools and ideas together through workshops, demonstrations and skill-building sessions.

The ASPECT conference is designed for community-based training agencies in B.C. and across Canada. It’s attended by career development professionals, instructors, program managers, directors, board members and government representatives.