We at The Career Development Association of PEI Inc. (CDA of PEI) would like to have you on board as a member.
Who we are
CDA of PEI is a network of career professionals, career influencers, community partners, post-secondary institutions and individuals committed to providing leadership to strengthen career development programs and initiatives on PEI.
Where we work
The members of CDA of PEI attends to the lifelong career development needs of all citizens, and includes but is not limited to:
Overview of the latest accomplishments
As we move into a new membership term, we would like to thank you all for another successful year. Just look at some of our key accomplishments and milestones that we have reached thanks to all of you:
Membership benefits for 2024-25
To apply for 2024-25 CDA of PEI Membership:
CDA of PEI’s 2024-25 Membership is available now and is valid through March 31, 2025.
The membership fee for the remainder of this year is $55. To apply, complete the membership form below.
For further information, contact Ethan Paquet, CDA of PEI Membership Director, at [email protected]
CDA of PEI is a network of career professionals, career influencers, community partners, post-secondary institutions and individuals committed to providing leadership to strengthen career development programs and initiatives on PEI.
Where we work
The members of CDA of PEI attends to the lifelong career development needs of all citizens, and includes but is not limited to:
- Employment Assistance Service Providers
- Canada/PEI Labour Market Agreements funded organizations/agencies/employers
- Labour Market Information Specialists
- Department of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture (in particular, SkillsPEI staff)
- Industry Sector Councils / Associations staff
- Department of Education, Public Schools Branch (Counsellors, Educators, Specialists)
- Not-for-Profit/Private Employers/- (Human Resource personnel)
- Post-Secondary Education & Training (Educators)
- Government of Canada funded organizations (Service Providers)
Overview of the latest accomplishments
As we move into a new membership term, we would like to thank you all for another successful year. Just look at some of our key accomplishments and milestones that we have reached thanks to all of you:
- In November, we celebrated Career Month with the return of our Annual Conference, where the theme was Embracing Career Challenges. The event featured an engaging lineup of speakers, including Sareena Hopkins from CCDF, Jill Stewart from Your Life Design Inc., Kelly Hamilton from Confederation Capital, Charles Levasseur and Rebekah Cant from Neil Squire Society, as well as a panel of Career Development Professionals working on PEI
- Also in November, we celebrated three well-deserved post-secondary students working to make their career dreams come true by awarding them with the Phyllis Pitre Bursary for Adult Learners. You can read their incredible and inspiring stories here
- We started 2024 with a Lunch ‘n’ Learn session, which featured a presentation about how to become a nationally certified CDP
- This event was followed by the first cohort of training offered for this year, where we offered 14 courses to help support our members to meet Canadian standards, carry new strategies into their work with clients, and connect to a broader community of practice on the Island, across Canada, and around the world.
Membership benefits for 2024-25
- A chance to grow with the Association: We are recruiting members on an ongoing basis to volunteer with our committees. These exciting opportunities provide members with a meaningful, collaborative experience where they can have their voice heard as they help to grow the awareness of Career Development on PEI
- Members will be kept up to date on all local, regional, and national news concerning the Career Development Profession
- A portion of membership fees will be used for our annual Phyllis Pitre Bursary, which awards adult learners working towards completing a post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree
- 2024 Training for Career Development Professionals is being offered in partnership with CCDF and SkillsPEI. Membership is required to apply for this training.
- We have a committee planning lunch and learns, webinars and additional short-term training. Throughout the year, more information will become available to members who wish to participate.
To apply for 2024-25 CDA of PEI Membership:
CDA of PEI’s 2024-25 Membership is available now and is valid through March 31, 2025.
The membership fee for the remainder of this year is $55. To apply, complete the membership form below.
For further information, contact Ethan Paquet, CDA of PEI Membership Director, at [email protected]
Want to become a Member of the CDA of PEI? Download and complete Registration Form below!
| CDA of PEI Membership Form 2024-25 |