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(Le texte en français suit) From now until September 30, we are accepting nominations for the Stu Conger Award for Leade...
09/08/2026

(Le texte en français suit) From now until September 30, we are accepting nominations for the Stu Conger Award for Leadership in Career Counselling and Career Development. This award honours outstanding leadership in promoting and advancing career development and counselling in Canada, reflecting the vision, dedication, and innovative spirit of Stu Conger.

Stu Conger’s legacy is marked by pioneering initiatives, transformative leadership, and a deep commitment to fostering talent and progress in our field. The award includes a citation, a gift, and a scholarship to be awarded to a student who is a burgeoning leader in the career sector.

Find out more about how to apply and criteria here:https://ccdf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Stu-Conger-Award-Application-EN.pdf

Help us recognize the visionary leaders shaping the future of career development in Canada. Submit your nominations today!

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À partir d’aujourd’hui et jusqu’au 30 septembre, nous acceptons les nominations pour le Prix Stu Conger pour le leadership en counselling et développement de carrière. Ce prix reconnaît un leadership exceptionnel dans la promotion et l’avancement du développement de carrière et du counselling au Canada, en hommage à la vision, au dévouement et à l’esprit d’innovation de Stu Conger.

L’héritage de Stu Conger se distingue par des initiatives pionnières, un leadership transformateur et un engagement profond envers le développement des talents et le progrès dans notre domaine.

Le prix comprend une citation honorifique, un cadeau, ainsi qu’une bourse, remis à une personne dont le leadership a eu un impact significatif dans le domaine du counselling et du développement de carrière.

Découvrez les critères et la procédure de nomination ici :https://ccdf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/The-Stu-Conger-Award-for-Leadership-in-Career-2019-FR.pdf

Aidez-nous à célébrer les leaders visionnaires qui façonnent l’avenir du développement de carrière au Canada. Soumettez une candidature dès aujourd’hui !

Partagez cette publication pour faire connaître ce prix à d'autres leaders exceptionnels dans votre réseau !

08/18/2026

(Le texte en français suit) From now until September 30, we are accepting nominations for the Stu Conger Award for Leadership in Career Counselling and Career Development. This award honours outstanding leadership in promoting and advancing career development and counselling in Canada, reflecting the vision, dedication, and innovative spirit of Stu Conger.

Stu Conger’s legacy is marked by pioneering initiatives, transformative leadership, and a deep commitment to fostering talent and progress in our field. The award includes a citation, a gift, and a scholarship to be awarded to a student who is a burgeoning leader in the career sector.

Find out more about how to apply and criteria here: https://lnkd.in/eqQhKVMc

Help us recognize the visionary leaders shaping the future of career development in Canada. Submit your nominations today!

Share this post to encourage outstanding leaders in your network!

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À partir d’aujourd’hui et jusqu’au 30 septembre, nous acceptons les nominations pour le Prix Stu Conger pour le leadership en counselling et développement de carrière. Ce prix reconnaît un leadership exceptionnel dans la promotion et l’avancement du développement de carrière et du counselling au Canada, en hommage à la vision, au dévouement et à l’esprit d’innovation de Stu Conger.

L’héritage de Stu Conger se distingue par des initiatives pionnières, un leadership transformateur et un engagement profond envers le développement des talents et le progrès dans notre domaine.

Le prix comprend une citation honorifique, un cadeau, ainsi qu’une bourse, remis à une personne dont le leadership a eu un impact significatif dans le domaine du counselling et du développement de carrière.

Découvrez les critères et la procédure de nomination ici : https://lnkd.in/ebdXCDM5

Aidez-nous à célébrer les leaders visionnaires qui façonnent l’avenir du développement de carrière au Canada. Soumettez une candidature dès aujourd’hui !

08/18/2026

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From now until September 30, we are welcoming applications for the Audrey Stechynsky Scholarship for Innovation in Career Development. This $3,000 award supports final-year students working on projects that promote innovation, creativity, inclusion, and new thinking in our field.

Deadline: September 30th
Eligibility: Enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution, in your last year or thesis stage, with a project benefiting career development in Canada

Let’s honour Audrey Stechynsky’s legacy by shaping the future of career development together.

Find more information here: https://ccdf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Audrey-Stechynsky-Award-Application-EN.pdf

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À partir d’aujourd’hui jusqu’au 30 septembre, nous acceptons les candidatures pour la Bourse d’étude Audrey Stechynsky pour l’innovation en développement de carrière. Cette bourse de 3 000 $ soutient les étudiant en dernière année travaillant sur des projets qui favorisent l’inclusion, la créativité et la pensée innovante dans notre domaine.

Date limite : 30 septembre
Éligibilité : Être inscrit dans un établissement postsecondaire canadien, en dernière année d’études ou en phase de rédaction de mémoire, avec un projet contribuant au développement de carrière au Canada.

Honorons ensemble l’héritage d’Audrey Stechynsky en façonnant l’avenir du développement de carrière. Pour de plus amples renseignement :https://ccdf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Audrey-Stechynsky-Award-Application-FR.pdf

Partagez cette publication avec quelqu’un qui pourrait bénéficier de cette bourse !

Invitation pour les leaders du développement de carrière ! QUARIERAVenez explorer avec nous comment cette plateforme peu...
02/13/2026

Invitation pour les leaders du développement de carrière ! QUARIERA

Venez explorer avec nous comment cette plateforme peut transformer votre pratique et propulser l'impact de nos interventions à travers l'écosystème.

What potential could we unlock if employers and workers were supported by the public employment system to thrive at work...
01/28/2026

What potential could we unlock if employers and workers were supported by the public employment system to thrive at work? Working with Nova Scotia Departments of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) and Economic Development (DED), the Thriving Workplaces project is testing a novel dual-client approach that supports employers and workers/work seekers to find labour market alignment through Magnetic Factors.

Join Sareena Hopkins, CCDP, CEO, CCDF and Dr. Tannis Goddard, CEO, MixtMode, today at Cannexus! They will be presenting “Thriving Workplaces: Integrating Employer Services in Public Employment Systems” in-person on the Main Stage from 9:45-10:45am.

Learning Objectives

🔹 Explore a dual-client service delivery approach within public employment systems

🧲 Understand the Magnetic Factors that contribute to labour market alignment

💡 Access research findings and consider social innovation within career services

(Le texte en français suit) Over the next year as we celebrate our 45th year, we want to share 45 of our "firsts" with y...
01/27/2026

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Over the next year as we celebrate our 45th year, we want to share 45 of our "firsts" with you. These achievements were made possible thanks to so many valued partners and collaborators: Career Development Professionals, organiations, and our funders who have championed career development in Canada. We invite you to walk down memory lane with us, and we would love to hear your CCDF memories in the comments!

In 1980, Stu Conger and a small group of visionaries founded the Canadian Career Development Foundation (CCDF). He became our first Executive Director and pioneered research in the field of career development through initiatives such as the Creation and Mobilization of Career Resources for Youth (CAMCRY).

Since 1997, the Canadian Career Development Foundation has awarded the Stu Conger Award for Leadership in Career Counselling & Career Development to individuals nominated by peers for exceptional contributions to the field. We are happy to announce that the 2026 recipient of the Stu Conger Award is Réginald Savard.
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Au cours de la prochaine année, alors que nous célébrons notre 45e anniversaire, nous souhaitons partager avec vous 45 de nos premières réalisations. Ces accomplissements ont été rendus possibles grâce aux efforts concertés des professionnel·le·s du développement de carrière, des organisations et de nos bailleurs de fonds, qui ont soutenu et fait progresser le développement de carrière au Canada. Nous vous invitons à revisiter ces souvenirs avec nous, et nous serions ravi·e·s de lire vos propres souvenirs liés à la Fondation canadienne pour le développement de carrière (FCDC) dans les commentaires !

#14 Stu Conger : L’héritage d’un visionnaire

En 1980, Stu Conger et un groupe d'esprits novateurs jetaient les bases de la Fondation canadienne pour le développement de carrière (FCDC). À titre de premier directeur général, il a ouvert de nouveaux horizons en recherche, notamment grâce à des initiatives phares comme le programme de Création et mobilisation de ressources d'orientation pour les jeunes (CAMCRY). Son leadership a véritablement défini les standards d'excellence de notre secteur.

Depuis 1997, la Fondation canadienne pour le développement de carrière (FCDC) décerne le prix Stu Conger, une distinction prestigieuse célébrant le leadership en counseling de carrière et en développement professionnel. Ce prix met en lumière l’influence de visionnaires dont le travail exemplaire est salué par leurs pairs.

C’est avec une immense fierté que nous dévoilons le lauréat 2026 : Réginald Savard .

Is Canada’s jobs-first model failing jobseekers? With little time to address complex needs, many are stuck in a “spin-cy...
01/27/2026

Is Canada’s jobs-first model failing jobseekers? With little time to address complex needs, many are stuck in a “spin-cycle” of services. A national randomized trial found In Motion & Momentum+ led to 30% higher employment and gains in hope and mental health, while traditional services declined. Join us to explore what works, what doesn’t, and how evidence-informed policy and practice can build a system where all jobseekers have the support they need to thrive.

Join Donnalee Bell, Co-CEO and Sareena Hopkins, CCDP, CEO, today at by CERIC! They will be presenting “Breaking or Building? A Public Employment System at Risk” in-person in Room 206/208 from 2:45-3:45pm.

Learning Objectives
▫️ Explore the impacts of current public employment policies and delivery models
▫️ Understand evidence on what works and what doesn’t in career services
▫️ Consider how to shift toward an evidence-based service delivery model

01/27/2026

Come say hi to our team at our booth today at 2026! We'd love to connect with you!

Congratulations Sareena Hopkins, we are honoured, grateful, blessed, overjoyed, (and more!) to have you as our fearless ...
01/27/2026

Congratulations Sareena Hopkins, we are honoured, grateful, blessed, overjoyed, (and more!) to have you as our fearless leader and are so happy to celebrate your accomplishments today 🎉

Congratulations to the remarkable Sareena Hopkins, CCDP, this year’s recipient of the Wileman Award for Outstanding Achievement in Career Development. We are pleased to recognize her exceptional leadership and contributions to the career development field. 👏

Félicitations à Sareena Hopkins, lauréate du prix Wileman. Nous sommes heureux de souligner son leadership et sa contribution au domaine du développement de carrière.

Many learning opportunities still rely on outdated methods, focusing on content and its delivery rather than actual lear...
01/27/2026

Many learning opportunities still rely on outdated methods, focusing on content and its delivery rather than actual learning. Do courses or webinars truly change how we serve others – and, if so, for how long? This session invites you to explore what’s missing in professional development. Discover how to create meaningful, lasting impact through more effective learning experiences!

Join Dave Redekopp, President of Life Roles Development Group Ltd, and Annika Laale, Project Director, CCDF, as they present on "Make Learning Work for You" today at by CERIC RIC 10:45am on the Main Stage.

Learning Objectives
💠 Identify limitations of traditional learning methods affecting lasting behaviour change
💠 Experience practical techniques designed to improve learning transfer and effectiveness
💠 Explore principles that drive meaningful, lasting learning and behaviour change

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