SCHEDULE 

Location: SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver, BC

Thursday, April 23, 2026

In Person | Vancouver

1:00 pm -  1:15 pm Check in

1:15 pm – 2:30 pm Session 1- Curiosity in Career Coaching

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Coffee Break & Networking

3:00 pm – 4:15 pm Session 2-  Neuro-Awareness in Career Practice

4:15 pm – 4:30 pm Closing Reflection 

Location: SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver, BC  (Live Streaming)

8:00 am - 8.30 am  Registration and Breakfast

8.30 am - 9.15 am Opening Remarks & Community Icebreaker

9.15 am - 10.15 am The Courage to Reroute: A Conversation on Designing Non-Linear Careers A Fireside Chat with Dr. Candy Ho & John Grant, moderated by Michael Yue

10.15 am - 11.55 am Coffee Break and Networking

10.55 am - 11.55 am Where the Skilled Trades Can Take You! Exploring Real Pathways to Powerful Skilled Trades Careers with Tara Fong

11.55 am - 1.15 pm Lunch Break

1.15 pm - 1.45 pm Celebration BC and Alberta coming together

1.45 pm - 2.45 pm When Helping Becomes Hindering: The Art of Surrender in Career Development by Herky Cutler

2.45 pm - 3.15 pm Coffee Break and Networking

3.15 pm - 4.15 pm Paddle Your Own Boat with Personal Power and Renewed Energy by Cristine Saxon

All webinars begin at 11:00 AM PT and are scheduled for 90 minutes. Sessions may conclude earlier depending on the presenter and discussion.  

May 5, 2026  Internalizing Ethics in Career Development by Noah Arney

May 7, 2026  Visible Practice: Confidence and Well-Being in Career Development Leadership by Sheena Yap Chan

May 12, 2026  Recruiter Realities: Hiring in the Age of AI Moderator: Wendy Lawson

May 19, 2026  Exploring Career Development through the Context of the General Store: A Role Drama Exploration by Jenna-Leigh D Nardo and Dr. Kris Magnusson

May 21, 2026  It's Time to Talk Industry by Ann Nakaska

May 26, 2026  Bolder still: Targeting career development intervention to support mental health by Dave Redekopp and Michael Huston 

May 28, 2026 From Overwhelm to Action: Making Labour Market Information Useful for Career Professionals by Ken Chatoor