CERIC invites individuals or organizations with an interest in presenting at the Cannexus17 National Career Development Conference to submit a brief outline for consideration using the Proposal Form and encourages them to inform colleagues or students of this opportunity.

The bilingual conference takes place January 23-25, 2017 at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa and is Canada’s largest event focused on career counselling and career development, expecting to welcome 900 participants from across Canada and internationally.

Presenting at Cannexus provides an unmatched opportunity to exchange information and explore innovative approaches in the areas of career counselling and career development. Presenters will gain recognition as experts and leaders in the field at the conference and beyond

CERIC has identified areas of interest to assist presenters in targeting the content of their sessions. These are examples only; your ideas and suggestions are welcome:

  • Effective career counselling/coaching techniques
  • New technology/tools/trends
  • Current research, theory & methodology
  • Self-care for career professionals
  • Employment/training programs (community, government, industry)
  • Mentorship
  • Entrepreneurship & self-employment
  • Aboriginal career development
  • Marginalized client populations
  • Career education for K-12/post-secondary
  • Employee recruitment & engagement
  • Workforce planning & development
  • Career development for mature workers

Proposals must be submitted no later than June 15, 2016. Please review the terms and guidelines of presenting prior to submitting a proposal.

Cannexus is presented by CERIC and supported by The Counselling Foundation of Canada with a broad network of supporting organizations and sponsors.