Better support older adult clients by gaining a deeper understanding of their needs, wants, goals, experiences, and barriers in relation to the modern workplace.

Course Description

A suite of online training modules aimed at helping its members better understand this demographic cohort. The Association has identified more than 40 unique topics ranging from “the job loss cycle” to “personal marketing strategies.”

Learning Opportunity

• Nova Scotia’s Action Plan for an Aging Population
• Working in the 21st century
• Social media: getting jobs and branding yourself using LinkedIn
• Generational differences in the modern workplace
• Clarifying expectations and values
• Developing and using a Skills Inventory
• Goal-setting and decision-making
• Finding your fit through effective networking
• Building confidence
• The value of storytelling
• Qualities, characteristics, and traits of older entrepreneurs
• Special interests, needs, and motivations of older entrepreneurs
• Expressing your inner entrepreneur as an older adult
• Nova Scotia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem – supports and resources
• Helping clients evaluate their entrepreneurial ideas

Competencies to be Developed (Competencies based on National Competency Profile for Career Development Professionals)

• 4.1 Respect Diversity and Inclusion
• 4.2 Promote Diversity and Inclusion
• 4.3 Advocate for Client

Course Structure

This learning plan consists of 10 courses