We are grateful to SFU Continuing Studies for their support of the career development sector. As a leader in lifelong learning, SFU Continuing Studies offers Career Development Courses designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to guide others in their career journeys. Their commitment to professional education strengthens the foundation of our field and helps advance the impact of career development practitioners. 

Vancouver Community College is widely recognized for its strong commitment to accessible education practical learning and workforce readiness, supporting learners at every stage of their career journey. As an institution deeply connected to industry community and applied education, VCC’s values align closely with the purpose of this conference and its focus on learning transitions and meaningful employment. 

March of Dimes Canada is a leading national charity dedicated to championing equity and empowering people with disabilities to live, thrive, and participate fully in their communities through a broad range of programs, services, and advocacy initiatives across Canada. 

Life Strategies is a Canadian leader in career development, workforce transition, and employment services, supporting individuals and organizations through thoughtful, practical approaches to career management, change, and growth. Their work bridges lived experience, evidence based practice, and real world labour market insight, aligning closely with WCCDC’s focus on supporting career development professionals as they respond to shifting landscapes in work, learning, and employment. 

Grow Career Development (GrowCD) is your destination for professional growth in career development training and career advisor education. Their mission is to transform traditional career development training by providing innovative, interactive, accessible, and immediately practical professional development for Career Advisors, Youth Workers, Settlement Counsellors, Case Managers, Job Developers, and Career Development Practitioners (CDPs) across [the specified region or audience, if available] Canada. 

Back in Motion’s Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants is a specialized program designed to help internationally trained professionals transition into careers that align with their qualifications in Canada. The program provides occupation-specific resources and customized solutions to meet the challenges and requirements across a wide range of industry sectors. Career Paths offers tailored support for skilled immigrants in regulated professions such as Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Dietitians, Medical Lab Technicians, and Veterinarians who are committed to pursuing licensure across BC. The program also serves individuals in both regulated and unregulated professions residing in Surrey, White Rock, Cloverdale, Langley, Aldergrove, Richmond, and Delta. 

DIVERSEcity Skills Training Centre provides specialized training programs designed to help Canadian and immigrant job seekers enter the workforce with the skills, knowledge, and confidence employers are looking for. The Centre offers short, fee-based courses that focus on practical, job ready skills such as computer literacy and customer service. These courses range from one to five days in length and are delivered by experienced industry professionals. The training programs are well known for their high quality and practical approach, and they consistently receive excellent feedback from participants. As a result, DIVERSEcity Skills Training Centre has become a trusted training provider for many WorkBC Centres across British Columbia as well as numerous employment programs throughout the Lower Mainland. Each year, the Centre supports more than 1500 job seekers through partnerships with over 47 WorkBC Centres and 15 different employment programs across the province.