Wileman Award Winners

Trina Maher, 2024 An Indigenous career development leader, Trina Maher was honoured for her commitment to building bridges with communities, fostering inclusive workplaces, and developing strategies for hiring and retaining talent that have left an indelible mark on the landscape of career development in Canada. Maher is a member of Mattagami First Nation, and the…
READ MORE
2019

An expanding Cannexus19 hosted a pan-Canadian dialogue on career and workforce development

More than 1,200 delegates from across the country and beyond converged in Ottawa from January 28-30 for the Cannexus19 National Career Development Conference, exploring the disruption that is changing how we define work, find jobs, develop skills and succeed in the labour market. Conference highlights included: Three thought-provoking keynote speakers: MacEwan University President Deborah Saucier…

READ MORE
two pair of feet standing next to a sign that reads passion led us hereCareering

Evolution of a career development association: Supporting practitioners on the journey toward professionalization

How the Manitoba Association for Career Development has helped CDPs develop skills, share resources and build capacity within the field By Deanna England The first meeting of what would become the Manitoba Association for Career Development (MACD) took place in May of 2013. It was held in a local pub with a total of three attendees.…

READ MORE