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We'll be sharing some of the insights from the latest trends white paper based on our annual Career Jam event.
You'll also get updated on the very latest in the industry and trends with job search, LinkedIn, branding, resume writing, coaching, business development, and more.
We broadcast live every week on the Career Thought Leaders Facebook page and YouTube Channel (free and open to the public).
Join us to learn and share your thoughts in the chat. CTL and RWA community members (Associates and program graduates) can contact Marie and be a guest to talk about your area of passion and expertise.
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How to Prepare Your Clients for a Layoff
October 6th at 12:00PM
Facilitator: Laura M. Labovich
An essential training for career professionals who want to proactively support clients during uncertain times, this workshop empowers professionals to recognize early warning signs of layoffs, guide clients through effective job search strategies, and unlock the power of the hidden job market. Attendees will leave with actionable tools to help clients confidently prepare for what comes next while still on the job.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Inclusive Career Coaching: Empowering Neurodiverse Clients and Students
Thursday 10/9, Noon-2 PM Eastern (Zoom)
This program leverages expertise from at least two (perhaps up to 4) coaches with experience in the academic and private sector. It will be a fireside chat format with the facilitator asking a series of questions (see initial list below) of the panelists. There will be ample opportunity for audience questions as well.
Speakers:
Ed Hunter | LinkedIn
Previously VP & Director of Career Services at the Art Institute of Philadelphia, Ed is a career coach in private practice and provides career support and job-search for neurodiverse adults, including Dx of high-functioning autism and AD/HD. Ed earned an Executive MBA as well as a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from St. Joseph’s University. He holds the PCC and CoachU Core Essentials certifications from the International Coaching Federation. Ed has also completed the Conversational Intelligence program for coaches and is certified in the Hogan, MBTI, and Strong Interest Inventory assessments.
Sheryl Scott | LinkedIn
Sheryl is the Assistant Director — Career Counseling at Penn State University Career Services. She previously worked as a Vocational Rehab Counselor at the State of Pennsylvania’s Office of Vocational Rehab. Sheryl earned her Master of Education in Rehab Counseling from Penn State and a BA from Geneva College in Communications and Theater. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Case Manager, and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. She primarily works with college students, but has worked with diverse populations of all ages and is passionate about neurodiversity awareness and disability advocacy.
NCDA CEUs: This program is eligible for 2 NCDA CEUs.
Act 48 credit:
PACDA and PSCA members: After the event, complete the post-event survey, then email ceu@thepacda.org to obtain your certificate of attendance, which you can then submit via the PSCA website.
Not a PACDA or PSCA member?: You may be able to obtain Act 48 credit. After the event, complete the post-event survey, then email ceu@thepacda.org to obtain your certificate of attendance. Submit this to the Pennsylvania Department of Education via your local education agency, which will have the final say on whether this program qualifies for Act 48 credit. Or, you may submit via the Pennsylvania School Counselor Association for $10.
National Speakers Association (NSA) Philadelphia Chapter
October 10, 2025
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
More information and Registration: Here
October 10, 2025 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Description:
Join us for a lunchtime webinar with guest author, Steve Jaffe, where we'll discuss his book, "The Layoff Journey From Dismissal to Discovery: Navigating the Stages of Grief After Job Loss."
A layoff isn’t just the loss of a paycheck; it’s the loss of stability, identity, and routine. It’s a deeply personal upheaval, one that triggers the same emotional responses as other major life transitions. In "The Layoff Journey From Dismissal to Discovery: Navigating the Stages of Grief After a Job Loss", seasoned advertising and marketing executive Steve Jaffe—who has navigated the emotional and practical challenges of career transitions firsthand—guides readers through the seven stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, reconstruction, and renewal. This book offers a roadmap to navigate the emotional terrain of job loss with clarity and purpose.
Drawing on personal stories, real-world examples, and actionable insights, Jaffe shares how the transformative power of intentionality can help readers reclaim control over their journey. Each chapter delves into a specific stage of grief, providing practical strategies for moving forward, whether it’s learning how to process feelings of inadequacy, harnessing anger to fuel action, or discovering your “why” to shape a meaningful next chapter.
Through relatable stories and helpful exercises, this book offers inspiration for reframing setbacks as opportunities for growth. Whether readers seek to rebuild their careers, pivot to a new path, or simply regain their footing, The Layoff Journey equips them with the tools to emerge stronger, more focused, and ready to thrive.
With a blend of empathy, encouragement, and empowerment, "The Layoff Journey" transforms what feels like an ending into an invitation to craft a new beginning—one shaped by resilience, self-reflection, and discovery.
More Information and Registration
OCDA 50th Anniversary Webinar Series
Empowering the Next Generation Through Strategic Internship & Workforce Program Design
October 15, 2025 12PM - 1PM
More information and registration HERE
PACDA members register at a discount using code in Member Resources
MACCA: 55th Annual Conference
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