This pre-conference session is designed for executive directors, senior managers and others in leadership roles across community agencies, government, post-secondary institutions, employment services and private practice.
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future consideration – it’s already reshaping how career development professionals deliver services, make decisions and plan for impact. With tools ranging from resume and interview support to real-time labour-market insights and personalized career pathway guidance, leaders face pressing questions: What safeguards are in place? Who is being left behind? How do we lead this transformation responsibly?
Co-developed and sponsored by Magnet a Centre of Innovation housed at Toronto Metropolitan University; the session will feature curated presentations from sector experts and peer-led dialogue. You’ll hear examples of AI use in employment and education settings, and have the chance to workshop your own challenges and opportunities alongside fellow leaders.
Join CERIC and Magnet for this timely half-day gathering to exchange practices, reflect on challenges and surface new ideas for responsible innovation in your workplace.
Through this session, participants will:
Innovations and Trends in Career Development
Career Development Sector Leadership and Advocacy
Executive Director, Magnet
Mark Patterson is the founder and Executive Director of Magnet, a centre of innovation at Toronto Metropolitan University focused on the future of work. Mark has shaped Magnet’s vision in advancing workforce innovation and building partnerships that drive skills development and inclusive economic growth. A recognized expert in technology integration, Mark is deeply engaged in the transformative impacts of generative AI. He has worked with leaders across industries and higher education globally, guiding AI adoption to address system-level challenges in the labour market while driving growth and innovation.
Mark Patterson is the founder and Executive Director of Magnet, a centre of innovation at Toronto Metropolitan University focused on the future of work. Mark has shaped Magnet’s vision in advancing workforce innovation and building partnerships that drive skills development and inclusive economic growth. A recognized expert in technology integration, Mark is deeply engaged in the transformative impacts of generative AI. He has worked with leaders across industries and higher education globally, guiding AI adoption to address system-level challenges in the labour market while driving growth and innovation.