Elevate: NSCDA Professional Development Series

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Join us on April 9th and 10th, 2025, at the beautiful Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa in Digby, Nova Scotia, for an event designed to elevate your career and inspire your professional journey.

The Elevate: NSCDA Professional Development Series brings together career development professionals, industry leaders, educators, and stakeholders from across the region to collaborate, share insights, and explore cutting-edge practices in career development.

Event Pricing

April 9th (Half-Day session):
- $75 (Members) | $90 (Non-Members)
April 10th (Full-Day Session):
- $145 (Members) | $195 (Non-Members)

Who Should Attend?

Career Development Practitioners
HR Professionals
Educators and Trainers
Industry Leaders
Community and Employment Service Providers
Students and New Graduates

Join Us for a Powerful Half-Day Session on Indigenous Equity: A Call to Action in Workforce Development

Kick-off Elevate: NSCDA Professional Development Series in Digby, NS, on April 9th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM with an insightful half-day session exploring Indigenous equity and its role in workforce development. This session, led by Sean McEwen, a seasoned workplace diversity and inclusion expert, provides career development practitioners, HR professionals, and industry leaders with Indigenous-informed strategies for engagement, recruitment, and retention. Attendees will also gain valuable insights from recent research in Northern Canada and leave with a deeper understanding of how settler-colonial structures impact employment inclusion.

This interactive session is designed to equip professionals with actionable tools to foster meaningful reconciliation and build inclusive workplaces that reflect the full diversity of our talent pools. With Sean’s extensive experience working with Indigenous communities and designing employment inclusion programs across Canada, this is an opportunity to gain practical knowledge that can drive real change.

Don’t miss this chance to expand your perspective and enhance your approach to workforce development!

Venue Highlights

Experience a warm and welcoming arrival at Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa, where the conference entrance is thoughtfully located on the scenic, water-facing side of the hotel. Attendees will be greeted with a picturesque view and a dedicated welcome table to ensure a smooth start to their event experience.

The venue is fully accessible, with convenient access to the conference site, accommodations, and amenities. Additional features include a back entrance leading to an elevator and a ramp that connects to the restaurant, ensuring ease of navigation throughout the facility. Combining natural beauty with exceptional accessibility, this venue offers an ideal setting for professional growth and relaxation.

When booking at Digby Pines, please let them know if you require an accessible room. Some accommodations may involve a few stairs and may not fully meet accessibility needs, so it's best to confirm your requirements in advance.

Alternate places to stay

Dockside Suites – Unique spacious suites with stunning water views. Be sure to book early! https://www.fundyrestaurant.com/suites
Bayside Inn – A charming historic inn in a prime location with cozy, comfortable rooms. http://baysideinn.ca/
Coastal Inn Digby (Kingfisher) – A classic motel offering budget-friendly options. https://coastalinns.com/digby/
Seawinds Motel – Enjoy a downtown location with scenic water views. A few rooms have a kitchenette. https://seawindsmotel.com/
Shoreline Suites – Conveniently downtown, complete with waterfront vistas. This hotel sits 2.5 km from Digby Pines Golf Resort. Shoreline Suites

Note: This is a scent-free event. Please refrain from wearing scented products such as perfume, cologne, and fragrant personal care products during this event, as they can trigger serious health issues for those with fragrance allergies. We appreciate your cooperation!

Elevate your connections. Elevate your knowledge. Elevate your career.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Elevate: NSCDA Professional Development Series - Digby, NS

April 9 - 10, 2025
Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa
103 Shore Road
Digby, Nova Scotia
Canada
B0V 1A0

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