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ACDC Program and Concurrent Session
Descriptions
The Career Development Association of Alberta (CDAA) is proud to host the Alberta Career Development Conference - BTT and Beyond: Get Connected at the Best Western Port O'Call Hotel in Calgary, Alberta on May 30 and 31, 2014. This inaugural career development conference acknowledges the rich tradition and history of the Building Tomorrow Today (BTT) consultations of the past and their importance to Career Development Practitioners and the career development profession in Alberta. It is the culmination of support and assistance from various career development organizations and practitioners across the province.
The Alberta Career Development Conference will be keynoted by three internationally recognized and respected career development experts:
Dr. Mary McMahon teaches career development and guidance and counselling in the School of Education at The University of Queensland, Australia. She researches and publishes on the career development of children and adolescents, narrative career counselling and qualitative career assessment.
Welcome, Dr. Mary McMahon
Distinguished Professor Dr. Mark Watson is a professor at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa, an Honorary Professor at The University of Queensland, Australia, and a Research Associate at The University of Warwick, England. He specializes in career development and assessment across the lifespan in his research, writing, and lecturing. He has conducted workshops for the training and professional development of career practitioners in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Botswana.
Welcome, Dr. Mark Watson
Professor Dr. Jenny Bimrose is Deputy Director of the Institute for Employment Research, University of Warwick, England. Previously, she was Head of Centre for Training in Careers Guidance at the University of East London where she managed a suite of post graduate training courses for career guidance professionals. With over thirty years of experience teaching, researching and managing in higher education, she has extensive experience of external project management and consultancy, both in the UK and Europe, including for the Council of Europe. Ongoing research interests include: supporting careers guidance practitioners in their use of labour market information in career guidance; the integration of information technologies into careers practice; the decision-making styles and career trajectories of individuals across Europe; the implications for career guidance of older women's career development; the role of career adaptability for mid-career changers and knowledge maturation in organizations.
Welcome, Dr. Jenny Bimrose
In addition to thought provoking keynote presentations delegates will have the opportunity to choose from 27 concurrent sessions; attend a delegate wide consultation session; participate in an Exhibitor Fair featuring round table presentations sessions with exhibitors and career development experts; attend the Career Development Association of Alberta Annual General Meeting; and get connected at networking and social events. What better way to connect with your profession and your colleagues. The Alberta Career Development Conference is an unique opportunity to strengthen and grow the career development profession in Alberta by bringing together individuals, organizations, service and training providers, policy makers and all career development stakeholders to reflect on, discuss, and influence best practices in career development; participate in and contribute to important dialogue about the direction and future of career development in Alberta and Canada; gain a more in depth understanding of the labour market and its influences on career development practice; enhance knowledge and understanding of career development issues and considerations; connect with committed and passionate professionals; establish relationships and partnerships to enhance career development services; promote services and programs to colleagues; gather resources and information from exhibitors to enhance career development services; have FUN and invest in personal and professional development. The benefits of attending ACDC 2014 are priceless:
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Stay current with career development locally, provincially, nationally and internationally
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Connect / re-connect with career development practitioners, organizations, service and training providers, policy makers and all career development stakeholders
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Commit to professional and personal development
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Tell others, attend, and make ACDC your career conference of choice
CONFERENCE ACCOMODATIONS
To reserve your room at the Best Western Port O'Call Hotel please call 1-403-291-4600 and quote "Alberta Career Development Conference" for your special rate of $139.00/night.
Visit Best Western Port O'Call for more information about the hotel.
CONFERENCE MEALS AND REFRESHMENTS
Morning and afternoon refreshment breaks and lunch will be provided on both days.
You are welcome to visit the Sky Harbour Grill or Coffee Garden for breakfast at your own expense.
CONFERENCE AMENITIES
The Best Western Port O'Call Hotel offers free parking, free internet, and a fabulous water park and gym facility for your enjoyment.
REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE!!!
CDAA MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS WHO REGISTER BY MARCH 31, 014 WILL SAVE $50.00
2-Day Registration Package
A full conference registration includes morning and afternoon refreshment breaks on both days, lunch on both days, and a networking reception at the end of the first day of the conference as well as admittance to all keynote sessions, concurrent sessions and the Exhibitor Fair.
1-Day Registration Package
Attendance on either the Friday or the Saturday of the conference includes all of the functions that are scheduled for that day.
Supporting Organization Discount
Members of organizations recognized by the Career Development Association of Alberta as "Supporting Organizations" will receive a 10% discount off their CDAA non-member early-bird and regular registration rate. CDAA members are not eligible for an additional "Supporting Organization" discount. Please contact Alice Funk, CDAA Administrator to register.
Presenters
All presenters must register for the Alberta Career Development Conference. Presenters receive a discounted rate on both 1-day ($25.00 discount) and 2-Day ($50.00) registrations. Please contact Alice Funk, CDAA Administrator to register.
Registration Rates
Registration rates for the Alberta Career Development Conference are detailed below. We look forward to having you join us in Calgary, AB!
Early Bird Rates (Registration Deadline: March 31, 2014)
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CDAA Membership Early-Bird Rate
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2-Day Conference Registration
Day-1 Conference Registration ONLY
Day-2 Conference Registration ONLY
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$225.00
$125.00
$125.00 |
CDAA Non-Member Early-Bird Rate
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2-Day Conference Registration
Day-1 Conference Registration ONLY
Day-2 Conference Registration ONLY
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$350.00
$250.00
$250.00
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Regular Rates (Registration Deadline: May 15, 2014)
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CDAA Member Regular Rate
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2-Day Conference Registration
Day-1 Conference Registration ONLY
Day-2 Conference Registration ONLY
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$275.00
$175.00
$175.00
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CDAA Non-Member Regular Rate
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2-Day Conference Registration
Day-1 Conference Registration ONLY
Day-2 Conference Registration ONLY |
$400.00
$300.00
$300.00
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Cancellation Policy
Requests for cancellations must be made in writing to Alice Funk. All cancellation requests must be made by April 30, 2014 for a full refund. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS AFTER APRIL 30, 2014. Refunds will be issued within two weeks after receipt of the written notice. Delegate substitutions are permissible; please contact Alice Funk to make any delegate substitutions.
Support Persons Policy
The registration fee for any person who is considered to be a support person accompanying a delegate with a disability to the conference will be waived.
Questions
Please direct all questions registration to Alice Funk or Paula Wischoff Yerama
Photography
As is customary at conferences, a photographer/videographer may be present taking images of the proceedings which may include delegates. By registering for the conference, you consent to your photo/video being taken and published by CDAA as part of the conference related materials.
Privacy Policy
CDAA respects your privacy and protects your personal information. We will not rent, sell or trade your information. The information you provide will be used to keep you informed and up to date on CDAA and conference related activities. For further information, please contact Alice Funk or Paula Wischoff Yerama.
Please review for your program choices prior to registration as you will need to pre-select your session options in order to complete your registration.
ACDC Program and Concurrent Session
Descriptions