Let's Get to Work 2019: Reserve your seat today!
Manitoba Association for Career Development and RBC invite you to the 8th annual Let's Get to Work Conference to be held on:
Friday, November 8, 2019
Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre
1808 Wellington Ave. Winnipeg, MB
The Let's Get to Work Conference is Manitoba's only Career Development focused event dedicated to demographics, research, and current labour market trends.
The goal is to provide a solutions-focused space where the intersections between career development, employment, and education can be explored and a greater sense of shared responsibility can be found.
The event provides a vehicle for insightful discussion of Career Development, one which we hope will bring cutting-edge research and discussion annually to Manitoba.
Early Bird Price: $180
Regular Price: $225
Student Price: $50
Awards Luncheon Only: $50
Friday, November 8, 2019
Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre
1808 Wellington Ave. Winnipeg, MB
The Let's Get to Work Conference is Manitoba's only Career Development focused event dedicated to demographics, research, and current labour market trends.
The goal is to provide a solutions-focused space where the intersections between career development, employment, and education can be explored and a greater sense of shared responsibility can be found.
The event provides a vehicle for insightful discussion of Career Development, one which we hope will bring cutting-edge research and discussion annually to Manitoba.
Early Bird Price: $180
Regular Price: $225
Student Price: $50
Awards Luncheon Only: $50
Title Sponsor
Keynote Speaker: Sareena Hopkins
We are elated to announce Ms. Sareena Hopkins as this year’s keynote speaker at the Let’s Get to Work conference. Sareena will help shine a spotlight on what it takes for us to become resilient learners and workers in this emerging world of education, but also in the dynamics of our erratic Labour Market. Drawing on resilience research, international perspectives on career development policy, and front line wisdom, Sareena will provide us with some of the tools and knowledge that can help Canadians of all ages develop the resilience we need. As Sareena would say, Career Development is a Superpower and is a critical foundation for surviving, navigating and thriving in today’s world of learning, work and transitions.
Opening Keynote Sponsor
Closing Panel: Everyday Challenges, Creative Responses
Caryn Birch, Director of Education and Training, Resource Assistance for Youth (RaY)
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Caryn Birch has been working with Manitoba's marginalized populations for over 10 years both in the non-profit and government sectors. In these roles she has worked towards helping them secure employment and training opportunities. Most recently Caryn began working at Resource Assistance for Youth, Inc, and has helped start up the Level Up! Education and Training program. This program includes 25 weeks of training and work placements and 2 social enterprises. The program includes certificate training, employment training and opportunities for youth to reach their education and employment goals. Like the philosophy at RaY, the Level Up! program works with youth to provide them with what they need, on their terms, to better their lives.
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Laurie Cox, Human Resources Business Partner - Manitoba, Saskatchewan & NW Ontario, RBC
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In Laurie’s current role she is responsible for strategically leading and advising the Senior Leadership team in the areas of Talent Management, Diversity, Employee Engagement, Change Management and HR Effectiveness. Educated in Adult Learning and Development Laurie has studied and delivered sessions to Business Leaders across Canada on generational behaviour in the workplace and how to effectively motivate and mentor each generation.
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Lori Hurtig, Program/Training Coordinator, Reaching E-Quality Employment Services (REES)
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Lori Hurtig has been with Reaching E-Quality Employment Services (REES) since December of 2005. Her background includes adult education, vocational rehabilitation and human resources – always with a focus on employment. For the past number of years, Lori has held various positions with REES including; Employment Counsellor in both intake and marketing and Manager of Programs and Operations. Lori has enjoyed each of her roles at REES, and is am passionate about the work that REES does in the community. Lori believes that because disability will absolutely effect each and every one of us, either personally or through someone we know, and can occur through the aging process, through illness, or as a result of an unforeseen event, it is imperative that all individuals have the same opportunities to participate fully in all aspects of community life!
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Taiwo Luro, Supervisor, Career Services, Manitoba Start
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Taiwo has a broad range of complementary experiences in career development, adult education and retail leadership. In his current role as Supervisor, Career Services at Manitoba Start, Taiwo and his team of career coaches ensure smooth occupational transitions for newcomers who have chosen to play in Manitoba’s growing job market through consultative supports. Taiwo holds certificates in career development and adult education, and an MBA degree. He is passionate about supporting newcomers to reach occupational success across Manitoba’s workspaces.
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Pop-up Networking Event
Engage with delegates while also having a quick opportunity to hear from the following “pop-up networkers” throughout the event.
Amanda Bibeau, Sr. Recruiter, Early Talent Acquisition, RBC
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Amanda Bibeau recruits for Student roles in Personal and Commercial Banking for RBC in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Northwestern Ontario. Amanda has over 6 years’ of specialized experience in Campus Recruitment through her previous roles with Deloitte and Western Financial Group. In additional to early talent recruitment, Amanda is a food writer with Winnipeg Free Press Homes and experienced on-air expert sharing tips on entertaining and cooking for young professionals.
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Bev Stuart, Associate Vice President, Business Development and Strategic Initiatives, MITT
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Beverlie is passionate about career development and has influenced career and workforce development in Manitoba throughout her career. She is a strategic thinker, planner and implementer. She is rarely content with the status quo, always trying to improve service, enhance the understanding of career development and educating others on the importance of career development in both the workplace and the school systems.
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Sarah Taylor, Program Manager, Autism Calgary
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Sarah Taylor began her career serving families living with autism in 1996. Her many years of experience as a Psychometrist and Behavioural Consultant developed her skills in assessment, consultation and advocacy for children and families living with Autism. In 2014, Ms. Taylor made the switch from working with and advocating for children and youth with ASD to designing and implementing a federally funded initiative that provides employment supports for adults with autism and coaching support to partner employers. The program, being one of the most successful of its kind in Canada, has received national acclaim. She trains career development professionals all over the country on how to successfully serve people with invisible disabilities.
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