CERIC is working with the Quebec-based CEDEC (Community Economic Development and Employability Corporation) to offer a symposium on integrating mature workers into the labour market. This Symposium on the Maturing Workforce will be embedded into the first day of the bilingual Cannexus16 National Career Development Conference, taking place January 25-27, 2016 at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa.

The conference is Canada’s largest for career counsellors, career development professionals and the career services sector, with 800 participants expected from across the country and internationally. The 2016 conference will be a special one with Cannexus marking its 10th anniversary!

The Cannexus conference is designed to promote the exchange of information and explore innovative approaches in career counselling and career development. The topic of a maturing workforce serves to increase the understanding of the benefits of hiring mature workers; invited employers will share their best practices regarding recruiting and hiring mature workers and implementing a multigenerational workforce strategy.

If you would like to have the opportunity of sharing your experience with mature workers at your company/organization, please contact Nina Kim at nina.kim@cedec.ca or 514.903.3753 x227. As part of Day 1 (Monday) of the Cannexus confererence, symposium delegates will get to hear the Opening Keynote from Spencer Niles, Dean & Professor, School of Education, The College of William and Mary, as well as a dedicated stream of programming examining issues around a maturing workforce. An evening Wine & Cheese where symposium delegates can network with all conference participants is also included.

Symposium delegates may also “upgrade” to attend the full 3-day Cannexus conference, which includes additional keynotes from:

  • Ratna Omidvar – Executive Director, Global Diversity Exchange
  • Wab Kinew – Writer, Journalist, Honourary Truth and Reconciliation Commission Witness

Additionally, with a full registration, symposium delegates can choose from more than 130 education sessions. As well, optional intensive pre-conference and post-conference workshops are available.

CEDEC is a leading partner and driving force for community economic development and employability. A volunteer-driven organization, CEDEC’s mission is to spark economic innovation in building forward-looking, prosperous and confident communities across Quebec through sharing expertise, knowledge and partnerships.

Both CERIC and CEDEC put an emphasis on partnership and collaboration with multi-sectoral stakeholders in their work. Hosted by CERIC, Cannexus is supported by a broad network of supporting organizations, including CEDEC.

Registration is now open for the symposium. Benefit from the Super Saver deal by registering by September 9. During Super Saver, participants can purchase a ticket to the 1-day symposium for $180 OR participate in the full 3-day Cannexus conference for $380. For more details on the Cannexus conference, visit www.cannexus.ca.