ASPECT BC upcoming events

CDP Boot Camp Fall 2026 Series (October 05, 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

ASPECT, in partnership with Life Strategies, is excited to launch CDP Boot Camp—an engaging onboarding program designed for new Career Development Professionals and a perfect refresher for seasoned practitioners.

This training is designed to fit into busy schedules, offering continuing education credits and an optional capstone project that leads to the national Certified Career Development Professional (CCDP®) designation.

For more information about each session, please refer to the course web page.

Lunch & Learn - Writing Grants for Current Government Priorities (December 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

This Lunch & Learn series is a monthly opportunity for frontline career development professionals (CDPs) to connect, share ideas, and strengthen professional practice.

This month, join Taryn Danford the Founder and Principal Consultant of Danford Consulting, with more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and grant writing.

Funding priorities are shifting in response to economic conditions, labour market pressures, and government direction. This session examines what the Province of BC and Government of Canada are prioritizing right now, and how to align grant proposals with current funder expectations.

Since 2020, she has led over 200 grant-related projects, securing more than $25 million in funding from over 75 federal, provincial, and private funders. She specializes in developing clear, competitive proposals aligned with government priorities and complex funding requirements, and regularly delivers grant writing workshops for organizations across BC.

Taryn holds an Master of Science (MSc) from the London School of Economics in Gender, Development and Globalisation, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science from the University of Victoria.

Session format

5 minutes: sector updates
20 minutes: featured topic or speaker
20 minutes: peer discussion

Sessions focus on real, frontline topics such as employer engagement, trauma-informed practice, and job search trends. Each 45-minute session is designed to be practical, engaging, and relevant to the work happening across the sector.

Who should attend

This session is intended for:

Frontline career development professionals
Program staff, supervisors, and managers
Others supporting employment and career services

Registration and eligibility

Participation is free for frontline CDPs working at:

ASPECT member organizations
ASPECT affiliate member organizations
ASPECT individual members

Not a member? Join ASPECT BC to access this and other professional development opportunities:
https://aspect.bc.ca/Join

Additional information

Sessions are held virtually
Space is limited to 50 participants
Participants receive a certificate of attendance that can be applied toward CCDP® professional development hours

CDP Boot Camp Winter 2027 Series (January 11, 2027)

Mon, 11 Jan 2027 16:00:00 GMT

For more information about each session, please refer to the course web page.

CDP Boot Camp Spring 2027 Series (April 05, 2027)

Mon, 05 Apr 2027 15:00:00 GMT

For more information about each session, please refer to the course web page.