Networking Events & Activities
The conference will be offering many opportunities to engage and build community with fellow attendees, speakers and exhibitors alike.
Hallway Meetings are one-on-one matchmaking meetings. These were open to anyone who signed up for them during registration. During a 30-minute break, participants will be randomly matched to another attendee (with the same language preference) to participate in a Zoom meeting.
Any Hallway Meetings will appear automatically in “My Agenda” and “Notifications” for the participants who signed up. To attend the meeting, simply find it in your agenda and click “Join Meeting.”
Please note, the conference attendee you were paired with will be waiting for you in Zoom. We encourage you to attend your scheduled meetings so your match is not left waiting.
These are hosted by supporting organizations including CCPA, First Work, CEWIL and ODEN, and offer a chance to connect and discuss with colleagues around shared issues.
- What Matters to You? (brought to you by CCPA) Monday, January 24 • 11:00 – 11:45 ET
- Going to Career Island (brought to you by CEWIL) Monday, January 24 • 11:00 – 11:45 ET
- Advocating for the Human Social Services Sector (brought to you by First Work) Monday, January 24 • 11:00 – 11:45 ET
- Tech Talk Meet Up (brought to you by ODEN) Wednesday, January 26 • 10:00 – 10:45 ET
Tuesday, January 25, 16:00 – 17:00 ET
Is there something you want to talk about at Cannexus? Certain types of people you are hoping to meet? Then join us for this Zoom cocktail party where you can interact with other conference participants who want to discuss those same topics.
At this virtual gathering, you’ll be able to find people who you are interested in talking to, chat in small groups, and move easily between conversations! Whether you love networking or find cocktail parties kind of awkward, this fun event is intended to provide a meaningful experience for all.
Here are a few things to know about the event:
- We ask that you arrive ready to start at 4:00 pm ET. The cocktail party runs for 1 hour and ends at 5:00 pm ET.
- Parts of the event will be more structured, with facilitation and parts will be more free-form.
- You need to log in using a computer: Some of the features we’ll be using are unavailable on the Zoom tablet/phone software.
- You’ll need to be running the latest version of Zoom on your computer (not in a browser) so please be sure to make sure the application is installed and updated before the event.
- Show up with your camera on and be ready to participate: You’ll spend most of your time in small Zoom video-chat breakout groups.
- Feel free to bring a drink of your choice!
Note capacity will be limited and participation is first-come, first-served.
Mardi 25 janvier 2021, 16h 00 – 17 h 30 HE
Encore cette année, le format hybride de Cannexus rend possible et accessible la connexion avec vos pairs de partout au pays! En effet, le mode virtuel nous donne la chance de vous offrir, pour une 3e édition, la plus grande réunion des francophones du secteur venant des quatre coins du pays et d’au-delà… dans un même événement! Pourquoi ne pas profiter de l’occasion pour mettre un visage sur vos confrères et sur les différents acteurs qui composent le monde de l’orientation et du développement de carrière du Canada francophone? Et si vous étiez des nôtres les années précédentes, ne manquez surtout pas l’occasion de continuer à développer votre réseau avec nous! Rejoignez cette séance de discussions et de réflexion, où vous aurez l’occasion d’échanger sur ce qui compose notre pratique en tant que spécialiste francophone de la carrière (défis, enjeux, similitudes, etc.). C’est LE réseautage francophone de Cannexus que vous ne voulez pas manquer, à travers lequel vous serez accompagné dans le partage de votre réalité, afin d’apprendre et de grandir ensemble.
Tuesday, January 25, 16:00 – 17:00 ET
Helping others achieve their career and life goals, and helping employers make the most of talent and potential, is the important work that career professionals do. If you are a student who is studying career development or thinking about transitioning into the field, it is essential to understand the many ways career professionals serve their communities. Join career leaders from community employment agencies, post-secondary career centres and private sector firms for a discussion on the current labour market, the shifting landscape of virtual and hybrid work, and what skillsets you need to move into different sectors of the career development profession.
Looking to network? The latter portion of this session will be an open Q&A with our panellists. Come ready with questions or join the conversation on camera/in the chat to engage with our experienced sector leaders.
Panellists:
- Tony Botelho, Director, Career & Volunteer Services, Simon Fraser University
- Barbara Wilson, Owner/Principal, Thrive Career Consulting
- Karen Hoffmann-Zak, Employment Counsellor, Times Change Women’s Employment Service
Research Circle: Careering Across Canada with Students in Grades 4-6
Wednesday, January 26, 10:00 – 10:45 ET
In this interactive research circle, we will share the initial findings from our CERIC-funded pan-Canadian study exploring career development among Grade 4 to 6 students. Through the research circle you will have the opportunity to learn more about the study, and how you can get involved and contribute to the project outputs. We welcome both English- and French-speaking participation.
Panellists:
- Heather Nesbitt, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Queen’s University
- Lorraine Godden, Instructor II, Carleton University
- Stefan Merchant, Professor, Queen’s University
- Nicki Moore, Senior Lecturer in Career Development, University of Derby, International Centre for Guidance Studies
- Alexandra Manoliu, Manager, Research Initiatives, CERIC