Developing a Comprehensive Approach

to Job Development

(One-Day Online Workshop  |  September 21-25, 2026)

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Developing a Comprehensive Approach to Effective Job Development is a one-day online workshop providing career development professionals with foundational training in the fundamentals of effectively engaging employers; building subject matter expertise that is valued by the business community; coaching clients to excel in the labour market; and strategies to meet and exceed your employment goals.

The workshop will explore:

• Organizing your job development activities and outreach

• Setting job development goals

• Preparing clients / students for achieving success in their job search

• Understanding employer goals and expectations

• Persuasive employer engagement

• Tracking and building upon employer contacts

• How to succeed at employment supports marketing

• Tracking job placement success

• Principals of placement and monitoring

• Building subject matter expertise

• Establishing yourself as a community resource employers seek out

This workshop provides a complete introductory training for anyone who is new to the sector but also new strategies for career professionals who wish to build on their skills and expertise.

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