NATCON 2008
National Career Development and
Workforce Learning Event

When, Where

Monday, January 21 through Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Doubletree International Plaza Hotel, Toronto Airport

Overview

This major conference will bring together over 500 leaders representing business, labour, practitioners and policy makers from across Canada to address the latest in career development and workforce learning programs and practices.

Attendance at this 2.5-day event affords an exceptional opportunity to hear about issues relating to career development and workforce learning issues including labour market information, mentoring, career path choices, skilled trades, workplace learning, recruitment, retaining talent and leadership development.

Participants will hear from experts about how to improve and enhance career development information and services, build capacity in their workplace or sector and improve labour market outcomes.

Benefits of participating include:

• Group Discussions—Participants will hear from speakers and colleagues and be able to ask questions on career development and workforce learning issues.
• Workshops—Participants will engage in interactive, practical workshops led by experienced practitioners.
• Roundtable Sessions—Experts will provide participants with hands-on tools and models.

Event Features:

Participants will be able to:

• Access labour market information
• Explore new career path choices
• Network with employers and others to learn about skills needs
• Discover the latest on skilled trades and apprenticeship programs
• Obtain expert advice on mentoring and coaching
• Access language and literacy training programs for the workplace
• Understand the need for recognition and credentialing of learning

The details of this event are subject to change. Please revisit this page periodically for updated information.