Here we post upcoming events and professional development opportunities that may be of interest to our members. Please note that this page is for information only, and that the NSCDA does not endorse or guarantee the quality of any of the events listed.
CACEE 2010 National On-Campus Recruitment Conference will be held Sunday, June 6 - Wednesday, June 9, 2010 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. For details and to register, visit www.cacee.com/2010_national_conference.
BIG NEWS! We have an amazing opportunity locally to further our knowledge and skill as Appreciative Inquiry (AI) Practitioners and, in fact, to become Certified AI Facilitators. NSCC and the College of Continuing Education are co-sponsoring an AI Facilitator Training (AIFT) program May 17-20, 2010, at the NSCC Waterfront Campus in Dartmouth.
The Assessment Component of Employment Counselling (ACEC) is a competency-based, 60-hour course that covers the knowledge and practical skills required to conduct an employability assessment interview. It will include the identification of an employment problem and its clarification, the setting of one or more employment counselling goals and the development of an action plan that will lead to the achievement of these goals.
$2,300.00 (plus HST) Books, course resources and materials are included in this cost.
A block of rooms have been reserved in the name of Dyall Consulting Inc for your convenience at a rate of $110.00 per night. For anyone wishing to stay at the hotel for the weekend of June 4th and 5th, there are no rooms available for those two nights, so you will need to make other arrangements.
*Please note that registration is considered complete only upon payment.
If you are interested in attending this training course and would like to hold a seat, please contact:
Dave or Jenny Dyall @ (709) 747-5057 or 709-699-4298 E-Mail : jennydyall@gmail.com
CTRI Inc. Workshops
CTRI provides professional training and consulting services for individuals, communities and organizations affected or involved in working with issues of crisis and trauma.The following workshops are being offered in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick - please click on the links for more information.
- Gender and Sexual Identity in Youth
- www.ctrinstitute.com/winterspring10/nb.htmlMoncton - March 22-23; Halifax - March 25-26
- Self-Injury Behaviour in Youth - Issues and Strategies
- www.ctrinstitute.com/winterspring10/nova.html. Dartmouth - May 25-26; Moncton - May 27-28
- Mental Illness - Awareness and Support
- www.ctrinstitute.com/winterspring10/nb.html. Moncton - June 16
- Violence Threat Assessment - Planning and Response
- www.ctrinstitute.com/winterspring10/nb.html. Moncton - June 15
WORKSHOP FEES
- 1-day
- $160.00 - Early Registration (3 weeks prior to workshop date)
- $190.00 - Regular Registration
- 2-day
- $260.00 - Early Registration (3 weeks prior to workshop date)
- $320.00 - Regular Registration
For a registration form to attend these workshops, please visit our website at www.ctrinstitute.com and click on the Public Workshops link.
ON-SITE TRAINING - Call or email to receive a fee structure. For more information:
Human Rights Workshops
Download "Overview Information Sheet" on all Human Rights Training available.
Free Information Sessions
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission provides public education on human rights through information sessions. These sessions are provided at no cost and can run from half an hour to two hours depending on the needs of the requesting organization or community group. Content of the sessions includes a brief overview of:
- the work of the Commission,
- protected characteristics (grounds for lodging complaints) and
- the process of lodging a complaint with the Commission
Download flyer.
Human Rights in the Workplace - Workshop Overview
The objective of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission's human rights education workshop is to promote human rights in an employment setting. The day-long workshop provides an opportunity for individuals to explore issues of diversity and discrimination, and to better understand them within the context of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act. The cost is $150.00 per person per day, plus tax. Download flyer.
Upcoming dates: Halifax - Wednesday April 21, 2010 & Kentville - Wednesday April 28, 2010.
Three Day Training
THREE-DAY TRAINING is designed for senior management and executives within organizations. It focuses more specifically on the role of leadership in organizational change management. Please contact us with more information if this type of training meets your needs. Download flyer.
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission provides public education and training on human rights. These sessions are provided at the cost of $450.00 per person, inclusive. The number of participants for training sessions is restricted to a maximum of 25 and a minimum of 10 people. Contents of the THREE-DAY TRAINING* can be tailored to focus on specific areas depending on the needs of the requesting organization or community group. All training sessions begin with a brief overview of:
- the work of the Commission,
- protected characteristics (grounds for lodging complaints) and
- the process of lodging a complaint with the Commission
Creating Cultural and Organizational Change
This 5 day workshop is a great opportunity for employers, managers and executives to gain understanding of the issues in accessing employment opportunities, particularly for members of the designated groups. Topic areas include:
- Human Rights in the Workplace
- Aboriginal Perspectives
- Race, Ethnicity and Culture
- Respectful and Healthy Workplaces
- Equity and Inclusion: the role of leadership
- Employer's Legal Human Rights Obligations
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission provides public education and training on human rights. The cost is $750.00 per person plus tax. A maximum of 25 and a minimum of 10 is the number of participants considered for a training session. Download flyer.
Upcoming date: June 14 to 18, 2010 in Halifax
Contact Human Rights Commission
If you would like more information and are interested in these workshops, please contact Louise Adongo, Acting Education Officer, Race Relations Equity and Inclusion, Nova Scotia
Human Rights Commission, at 902-424-4139. If you have any questions or require more information about other services we provide, please contact us at General Inquiries: 902-424-4111,
E-mail: hrcinquiries@gov.ns.ca.
Career Development Certificate Program
Dalhousie University College of Continuing Education offers a new certificate program for career development practitioners/service providers. There will be an October 2009 start for a second cohort. www.dal.ca/cce (look under Management) or susanna.burns@dal.ca.
Sharon Karn's Workshops
Biography
Sharon Karn has a diverse background in education and workshop facilitation.
Sharon was employed with the Toronto Board of Education for fifteen years
where she taught Business, Computers, ESL, Career and Cooperative Education.
At Acadia University, she educated International Students in English
Language Studies. Over the last ten years, she has assisted multi-aged
groups to discover their personality strengths. In addition, she has taught
internationally in Myanmar and The Gambia, Africa.
Personality Dimensions®: Facilitator Qualification for Level 1 (20 hours)
Download the Workshop Flyer & Registration Form.
PERSONALITY DIMENSION - LEVEL 1 FACILITATOR TRAINING - March 28-30, 2010, Old Orchard Inn, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Personality theory/temperament tools translate complex personality theory
into everyday language. Presented in fun, lively, interactive workshops
which makes the learning memorable and easy to apply. Utilizes colour-coded
cards to represent the four major personality strengths and preferences.
Create an understanding and recognition of our differences as gifts and
strengths and a positive atmosphere of discovery with a focus on existing
strengths and emerging human potential.
Qualified Level I Facilitators complete a minimum of 20 hours of in-depth
training over and above any introductory programs. This training is
delivered by a qualified Level II or III facilitator and involves acquiring
an understanding and appreciation for the history and theoretical background
of the tool, as well as practical facilitation techniques and strategies for
handling problems which may arise in an awareness or application session.
Qualified Facilitators may:
- purchase training and related materials from Career/LifeSkills Resources;
- promote themselves as Qualified Facilitators (level I) both inside and outside their organization;
- organize and conduct Introductory and Application sessions;
- charge for their services;
- provide statistical data on participants to assist in updating Canadian statistical profiles.
Participants must successfully complete an open book exam on the third day
in order to gain Qualified Facilitator status and should anticipate some
homework on the evenings on the first and second day of the program.
Prerequisite: Adult/group facilitation experience; attendance at a
Personality Dimensions®, or other personality temperament/type introductory
session.
Additional workshops offered (3.0-4.5 hours)
- Exploring Inner Horizons: Discover Balance in Your Life
- Exploring Inner Horizons: Identify our learning styles and strategies for
learning
- Exploring Inner Horizons: What is my career path?
- Exploring Inner Horizons: Team building and leadership development
- Exploring Inner Horizons: Conflict resolution at work
- Exploring Inner Horizons: Identifying your spiritual/volunteering gifts
- Exploring Inner Horizons Managing change and stress
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Sharon Karn
12 Iona Road
Wolfville, NS
B4P 2H1
(902)542-7448
skarn@eastlink.ca
www.innerhorizons.ca
Personality Dimensions for the Job Seeker
Experts agree that any effective job search begins with knowledge and confidence in our own strengths, values and personality. During this highly interactive workshop you will begin a process of self-discovery that will
promote self-awareness, self-esteem and effective communication strategies.
A Canadian assessment tool, Personality Dimensions is based on over 2300 years of theoretical study going all the way back to Hippocrates and Plato. This instrument, combined with individual and group activities, provides
greater insight into our similarities and differences, validates our uniqueness, and increases our appreciation of diversity in the workplace.
Workshop date: 9:00 - 3:30. (This workshop runs once a month.)
Contact Tammy at People Plus if you are interested (tammy@peopleplusconsulting.com ).
Guiding Circles: An Aboriginal Approach to Career Pathing
Practitioner Training Workshops Coming to your Region...
A minimum of 16 registered participants are required for the council to confirm a session.
Please do not remit payment until asked to do so. The workshop has a capacity of 20 participants. More about registration and workshops, visit our website at www.guidingcircles.com.
New! Personal Group Training Dates
Now you can select from available dates to book your personal group Guiding Circles workshop. See date listing Schedule .
Download brochure (.pdf format). To view the brochure, you must have Adobe Acrobat installed. To download a free copy, visit www.adobe.com/products/acrobat.
