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Embracing Lifelong Career Development Conference Program Book Registration is now closed. |
The Asia Pacific Career Development Association (APCDA), which provides an international forum for sharing career development ideas and experience in the Asia Pacific, has partnered with the International Association for Educational and Vocational Guidance (IAEVG) which provides global leadership in and advocates for guidance by promoting ethical, socially just, and best practices throughout the world so that career, educational and vocational guidance and counselling is available to all citizens from competent and qualified practitioners. Together, we will offer a double-conference which includes the best from APCDA and IAEVG, virtually.
With it’s 70-year history, IAEVG has long focused on the imperative that accessible and inclusive career, educational and vocational guidance services be provided throughout the life span, life-long and life-wide. Join us online or in-person to share and discover research and experience and recharge your intellectual and emotional batteries. Together, through professional and scientific exchanges, we can rise as a community of practice to meet the global challenges of contemporary society.
Conference Sponsors:
Click here for a Sponsorship Flyer. Contact APCDA.Conf2022@AsiaPacificCDA.org for more information.
Keynote Speakers:
Professionalizing Career Services Delivery in Singapore and a Data-Driven Approach to Service Design
Ms Lynn Ng, Group Director, Careers Connect Group, Workforce Singapore
Thinking Like an Employer to Help Your Clients Succeed
Elisabeth Sanders-Park, Author, Thought Leader, Speaker, Trainer, and President of WorkNet Solutions
Lifelong Guidance in the Heart of Lifelong Learning
Dr. Raimo Vuorinen, Project Manager, Finnish Institute for Educational Research (FIER), University of Jyväskylä
Nurturing an Ecosystem for Lifelong Career Development
Riz Ibrahim, Executive Director of CERIC, a Canadian charitable organization that advances education and research in career counselling and career development
Challenges of Managing Work and Family Roles in Time of COVID Pandemic and Rapid Technology Changes
Prof. Rachel Gali Cinamon, Counseling Department, School of Education, Tel Aviv University, Israel
Schedule
May 16-20: 6 Presentations times each day, 4 Simultaneous tracks
Mon May 16 | 9:30 – 6 pm | Opening Ceremony, breakout sessions and other activities |
Wed May 18 | 9 am – 6 pm | Breakout sessions and other activities |
Fri May 20 | 9 am – 6 pm | Breakout sessions and other activities |
May 24-27: 1 Track, with everyone attending the same sessions
Tues May 24: Optional Day | 10 am - 1 pm | Optional Extra: PDI 411: Guiding Principles of Career Development: Career Work in Action |
2 – 5 pm | Virtual Tours of local career services | |
Wed May 25 | 10 am – 1pm | Keynotes by Lynn Ng and Elisabeth Sanders-Park plus APCDA Awards Ceremony |
2 – 5 pm | Keynote by Raimo Vuorenin, IAEVG Awards Assembly, and Symposium by Prof. Nancy Arthur, Prof. Gabriela Aisenson, Prof. Judith Semeijn, Dr. Hsiu-Lan Shelley Tien, Dr. Teresa Maria Sgaramella, and Prof Joanne Earl | |
5:00 – 6:00 pm | Cultural Gala | |
Thu May 26 | 10 am – 1pm | Keynote by Riz Ibrahim and Symposium by Dr. Norm Amundson, Ms. Andrea Fruhling, Dr. Spencer Niles, and Ms. Jennifer Niles |
2 – 5 pm | Keynote by Rachel Cinamon and Symposium by Gudbjörg Vilhjálmsdóttir, David Carney, Ilze Jansone, Dr. Rodolfo Ambiel, Dr. Sachin Kumar, Dr. Teresa Maria Sgaramella, and Dr. Hsiu-Lan Shelley Tien | |
Fri May 27: Optional day | 10 am – 1pm | Optional Extra: PDI 711: 5 Keys to Helping People Start Careers |
Virtual Conference Registration
Prices are shown in USD | Through May 15 |
Professional Member (APCDA, IAEVG, JCDA, MCDA, NCDA (US), PACDA, PCDA (Singapore)) | $240 |
Professional Non-Member | $260 |
Student/Retired Member or Presenter | $190 |
Student/Retired Non-Member | $210 |
One-day Registration | $80 |
One-week Registration | $150 |
Vendor Table or Virtual Booth | $400 |
Optional Professional Development Institute (each) | $100 |
Optional Tour of a Enabling Village | $30 |
Any level of full registration will have access to the recorded sessions for 3 months post-conference. Access to recorded sessions will be limited for those choosing the one-day or one-week options.
Number in group |
Discount |
3 – 9 |
5% |
10 – 19 |
10% |
20 - 49 |
15% |
50 or more |
20% |
Optional Extras:
CEU Clock Hours Available: All presentations at this 2-week conference will be recorded, so you may earn CE Hours by either attending a session or listening to a recorded session. You may earn up to 40 CE Clock Hours.
Refund policy: Registrations that are canceled at least 4 days prior to the event can be refunded. After that time, there are no refunds. Note: there are no added fees for switching from In-person to Virtual, or reverse.