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CES is a non-profit professional organization founded to promote the development of

Career Education in British Columbia and assist in the professional growth of its members.

NEWSLETTER - October 2025 | 25-10

Two weeks left to secure your hotel room at the Westin for the CES Fall Conference. Bookings in our reserved block end October 17th.

BOOK YOUR ROOM TODAY

Only a few short weeks until the Career Education Society of BC Conference 2025 🎉

This is BC’s biggest gathering of career educators, counsellors, and leaders — all coming together to share strategies, resources, and inspiration for preparing students for the future of work.

✨ What to expect:

🔑 Keynotes from thought leaders in education and workforce development
🛠️ Practical workshops you can use in classrooms right away
🌍 Networking with passionate educators from across the province
✨ Prize Draws - donated by our sponsor, JA British Columbia

💡 Did you know?

Research shows students who participate in career education activities are more likely to pursue post-secondary and find meaningful employment.

The work you do changes lives — and this conference is here to support YOU.

📅 Mark your calendar and get ready to join us: November 17th- 18th, 2025

Let’s count down together 👏 Who else is excited?

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Speaker Spotlight

These are just two of the amazing workshops offered at this year's Fall Conference!

Trades Talk: Real Jobs, Real Futures

Kerry Vital, Manager Member Services ICBA

Hear from the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) BC’s largest sponsor of apprentices, and a panel of their employers to learn about career pathways in the trades, personal stories, and how to best prepare students for a career in the construction trades. Employers will highlight opportunities in their industries and how to best prepare students for successful career entry.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions directly of the panel, make connections with the employers, and learn more about the youth apprenticeship process.

Join me at the 48th Annual CES Fall Conference!

Beyond Career Day: Creating Real Skills Through Industry Collaborations

Damian Matheson, Director of Special Projects

Join this session to learn how the (new) Industry Immersion Series by myBlueprint is supporting career education by moving beyond traditional awareness activities to create authentic skill-building experiences. This innovative program connects students directly with industries through micro-grant supported projects, enabling them to develop tangible portfolios while potentially earning financial incentives for their work.

In this session, you'll explore successful case studies across diverse sectors, discover practical implementation strategies for your career programming, and learn how micro-grants transform student engagement from passive consumption to active creation. Whether your students are interested in technology, healthcare, trades, or any other field, you'll leave with tools to leverage these authentic industry partnerships and help your students build impressive portfolios that demonstrate real professional capabilities.

The Industry Immersion Series empowers your students to develop skills, build confidence, and create tangible evidence of their potential that opens doors to future opportunities.

Damian Matheson is the Director, Special Projects at myBlueprint. He is focused on creating opportunities that allow students to develop real-world skills that will help them feel more confident with their transition to life after high school.

Join me at the 48th Annual CES Fall Conference!