TUES APRIL
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10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Morning Session Title
Abstract
An Invitation To Change…Your Beliefs About Change
Room
Duration
Willow 1
90 min.
Key
Why is it that some people facing career transition seem to sail through the process while others abandon ship or run aground? The same process can open people to question and explore their gifts and contributions, or lead them to fear, denial and continuing unsuccessful patterns. Perhaps the difference is their perspective and beliefs about change? Career transition is both an external process and an inner journey with our understanding and response to change at its’ core. Come explore and play with a new model of change and discover practical ways to sail through rough waters with your clients.
Bio
Presenter: Jennifer Davis, Career Guide, Fanning the Fire Jennifer Davis is a student and explorer of change, both in her varied career and her life. Using her background in business, consulting, career counselling and training combined with her creative gifts she has developed a new model of change. Speaking experience includes NATCON, conferences, teaching at college and university.
Session Title
Abstract
Canadian Newcomers In A New World Of Work
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Duration
Orchid
90 min.
Key
Success in the new world of work requires a new worldview. New development models and theories advocate the use of knowledge strategies to facilitate growth opportunities for individuals, organizations, corporations, communities and economies. In this presentation, I will share information and analysis with colleagues and career professionals on new strategies to enhance their skills and knowledge in facilitating the integration of newcomers in the Canadian new economy. The presentation will highlight the ongoing changes in our business, workplace and economic environments which requires urgent changes in our traditional strategies and approaches. In his book the Wealth of Knowledge, Thomas Stewart of Harvard University, suggests that we need new vocabularies, new management techniques, new technologies and new strategies to prosper in the new economy. Newcomers coming from countries with traditional economic systems need new approaches to succeed in the Canadian new economy. Accordingly, knowledge-based strategies are needed in newcomer employment facilitation to bridge knowledge gaps within newcomer client groups and eventually enable communities and businesses to recognize and utilize newcomer knowledge assets more creatively in the new global economy.
Bio
Presenter: Khaled Islaih Khaled Islaih is a career professional and researcher based in Mississauga with Global Career Development Facilitator and Employment Facilitation / Work Search Specialist certificates. He participated in various forums on newcomer settlement and employment facilitation issues. He participated in federal and provincial consultations on new settlement and language training strategies to speed the integration of Canadian Newcomers in the Canadian society and job market. He also was selected to facilitate a workshop as part of a leading conference on settlement issues in Ontario. He is a regular contributor on newcomer settlement and employment facilitation topics for specialized publications. Khaled holds M. A. in economics from Eastern Michigan University with extensive experience in international development and socio-economic research with a UN mission in the Middle East.
Session Title
Abstract
Career Services As Preventative Health Care
Room
Duration
Elm 2
90 min.
Key
What are the key factors that influence health & wellness? Could career services be one of them? This talk will explore the social determinants of health, the science of stress, and the idea that career services can promote individual and population health. Health reporting from the mass media tends to focus on personal behaviours and medical treatments that promote well-being and cure illness. While lifestyle choices and health care are undeniably important, there is evidence of other equally (if not more) important influences on wellness: namely, the social determinants of health, including education, income, and social support. Join me to explore the full nature and impact of career services on the health of clients and communities.
Bio
Presenter: Jennifer Woodside, Employment Counsellor & Assessment Specialist, The Centre for Skills Development & Training Jennifer Woodside is an Employment Counsellor with The Centre for Skills Development & Training in the Halton Region. She holds a Master’s degree in Experimental Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts and Science, both from McMaster University, and a Certificate in Career Development from Conestoga College. Her background includes health research and communications.
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