Navigating the Future: Career Development in 2040

Navigating the Future: Career Development in 2040
candy Ho

Candy Ho

Join us for an insightful discussion into the future of career development. Informed by CERIC’s recent report, “Career Development in 2040”, this keynote session dives into the changing nature of work and its profound impact on our careers and society.

We'll explore the influences of technological advancements, societal shifts, economic trends, and environmental considerations that are shaping the future job market.

As students and graduates poised to enter this dynamic landscape, you'll gain critical insights into the skills, strategies, and mindset needed to succeed. This session inspires you to consider how to become adaptable, forward-thinking leaders ready to tackle the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving professional world. You will leave with insights for navigating and harnessing the opportunities of tomorrow's workplace. This session is a must-attend for those seeking to lead and innovate in the ever-changing world of work.

About the speaker:

Dr. Candy Ho (she/her) is an international award-winning career development educator and scholar whose expertise is recognized globally through keynotes, consulting, and other professional engagements. Her insights have been featured in prestigious media outlets like BNN Bloomberg, The Globe and Mail, Financial Post, Canadian Business, National Post, and CTV News. Dr. Ho currently serves as Chair of CERIC, a Canadian charitable organization that advances education and research in career counselling and career development, in order to increase the economic and social well-being of Canadians. She also imparts her knowledge through faculty roles in Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Educational Studies department and Douglas College's Career Development Practitioner Program. Her exceptional commitment to career development advocacy has earned her the distinction of being BCIT’s 2023 Distinguished Alumni.

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This event is presented by The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Program. The LOT Program is our mentorship program that connects top post-secondary students with leading industry professionals. Launched in 1999, LOT is recognized as the premier mentorship program in British Columbia. Based on the pillars of mentorship, leadership, networking and volunteerism, LOT candidates go through a competitive and rigorous selection process to experience a year of accelerated professional and personal growth. Discover more.