DECEMBER 2013 – CANADA

The Employment Training Alliance (ETA), Canadian Coalition of Community-Based Employability Training (CCCBET), and ASPECT are pleased to announce the creation of a website dedicated to the promotion and preservation of unique, successful and responsive pan-Canadian LMA programs offer valued and opportunity for Canadians preparing for success in the labour market. This website will be a constructive demonstration of what works now with LMA funding and represent what could be lost if the Canada Job Grant materializes as outlined.

LMAWorks.com is a site created for individuals, organizations and employers that have first-hand experience with the important role that LMA programs play in communities from coast to coast to coast. The site will be a repository for success stories, examples of best practices and provide for a dynamic exchange of support and suggestions for the continuation of adaptive, flexible and responsive LMA programming.

To become a supporter of the LMA Works Initiative, please email Chris Atchison with your name, logo, and website link.

DECEMBER 2013 – CANADA

The Cannexus14 National Career Development Conference is taking place January 20-22, 2014 at the Ottawa Convention Centre. The Canadian Coalition of Community-Based Employability Training (CCCBET) is a Cannexus supporting organization and is pleased to be able to offer members a discount on conference registration.

Cannexus is Canada’s largest bilingual career development conference and will bring together 800 professionals in the field from across education, community organizations, government and the private sector. It is designed to promote the exchange of information and explore innovative approaches in the areas of career counselling and career development.

Delegates will be inspired by four incredible keynotes:

–    Stephen Lewis, Celebrated Humanitarian and Former UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa
–    Valerie Pringle, Award-Winning Broadcaster and Mental Health Champion
–    Jacques Demers, Former Montreal Canadiens Coach and Literacy Advocate
–    Rich Feller, Professor, Colorado State University and NCDA President 2012-2013

There will be more than 130 education sessions that will bring you the latest trends in effective counselling and facilitation techniques, career/employment centre management, emerging technology and tools, and working with marginalized client populations. An Exhibitor Showcase will also highlight a range of beneficial products and services in the field.

Cannexus is presented by the Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling (CERIC) and supported by The Counselling Foundation of Canada with a broad network of supporting organizations.

For more information and to register, visit www.cannexus.ca.