Elevate: NSCDA Professional Development Series

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The Elevate Series – Coming to Digby, Membertou & HRM!

The Elevate Series is set to bring a consistent, high-impact program to career development professionals across Nova Scotia, with events in Digby (April 9-10), Membertou (September 17-18), and HRM (Early 2026)!

Same Powerful Program – Three Locations!

Each Elevate Series event will feature expert-led sessions to equip professionals with the latest insights, strategies, and tools to thrive in an evolving workforce.

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Join us on September 17th and 18th, 2025, at the Membertou Trade & Convention Centre in Sydney, 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

September 17th (Half-Day session):
- $75 (Members) | $90 (Non-Members)
September 18th (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 Membertou, NS, on September 17th 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!

Stay at the Hampton Inn by Hilton Sydney

Make your event experience easy and comfortable by staying at the Hampton Inn by Hilton Sydney. The hotel is connected to the Membertou Trade & Convention Centre by a pedway, so you’re just steps away from the event.

Enjoy a free hot breakfast each morning, stay connected with free WiFi, and take advantage of the indoor pool, waterslide, and fitness center. If you’re looking for a bite to eat, Kiju Restaurant is right next door, and hotel guests get a discount.

Sydney’s waterfront and local attractions are just a five-minute drive away, and free parking makes it easy to explore.

Hotel Amenities:

Free hot breakfast
Indoor pool & waterslide
Fitness center
Free WiFi
Free parking
Connecting rooms available

A simple, convenient place to stay while attending the event. Reservations can be made directly by telephoning 902 564 6555

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/yqynshx-hampton-sydney/

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.

Elevate: NSCDA Professional Development Series - Membertou, NS

September 17 - 18, 2025
Membertou Trade & Convention Centre
50 Autwen Ma'sl Awti
Membertou, Nova Scotia
Canada
B1S 3W3

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