Professional Development & Career Education Events

Discover career education resources and events with CES BC. Enhance your teaching and join professional development opportunities across British Columbia.

See below for information and to register for upcoming sessions! Past events that have been recorded can be accessed from our YouTube Channel.

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EducationPlannerBC: Parents as Education & Career Coaches

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm PT

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EducationPlannerBC, in collaboration with our school district partners and the Career Education Society of B.C., invites parents, families, and supporters to join our virtual presentation.  Did you know there are 25 public post-secondary institutions with over 4,000 programs to study in British Columbia? Plus, students can access career training and post-secondary education while in high school. Do you have question about dual credit, trades training, and work experience?
Search thousands of programs, get to know trades, and discover career paths. Find helpful resources, including financial aid options, admission requirements, FAQs, and the Glossary. Learn how to create an account, save programs, paths, and careers to My List, and apply to post-secondary in B.C.
Registration is required. The session will be on MS Teams. For additional resources, visit our Parents & supporters page.

Past Pro-D Sessions - with recordings, if available

May 14, 2025 — District Presentations

Click the button below to watch an insightful session on current Health Career BAA Courses offered by three leading school districts. Learn from their experiences and gain valuable information.

Flyer for CES afterschool session on health career BAA courses for school districts in BC, scheduled for Wednesday, May 14th, from 3:15 to 4:00 pm. The flyer features a yellow stethoscope and a red heart in the top right corner. It advertises two BC districts, Gulf Islands and Kamloops, with their resource guides and contact info, including a QR code for scanning.
CLICK HERE FOR A RECORDING OF THIS SESSION
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CLICK HERE for an explanation of the SD64 Salt Spring Island Care Economy Sampler Program
CLICK HERE for an explanation of the SD64 Salt Spring Island Care Economy Sampler Program

April 23, 2025 — JABC Pick My Brain

Parent and Teens are welcome to join us for this JABC Career Panelist Chat. You'll hear inspiring stories, explore diverse career paths, and get insider tips to turn passions into a career you’ll love. Experts from science communication, nurse, BCEHS, Olympian/Wealth Advisor and CEO - AI-based Creative Technology.

Promotional poster for a career panelist chat event for teens and parents on April 23, 2025, at 6:00 PM online. The event features speakers from various fields: education, AI technology, wealth advising, nursing, and indigenous talent acquisition. Highlights include interactive panels, diverse career perspectives, and advice from panelists. The poster includes a QR code for registration and is organized by Career Education Society of BC and JA British Columbia.
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CLICK HERE FOR A RECORDING OF THIS SESSION

April 23, 2025 - Jelly Academy

It was an exciting intro to Digital Marketing session with Jelly Academy - perfect for students exploring career options and educators supporting future-ready learning! Thank you to Jelly Academy. For more info contact Melissa at hello@jellyacademy.com

Flyer for an introductory digital marketing course hosted by the Career Education Society of BC, scheduled for Wednesday, April 23rd at 3:00 pm, featuring online modules on social media, SEO, Google Ads, and Facebook & Instagram Ads, with a registration button, contact info, and an image of students in a classroom.
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CLICK HERE FOR A RECORDING OF THIS SESSION

April 9, 2025 — SkilledTradesBC

Click the button below to sign up for this session. Join us as we explore the SkilledTradesBC Youth Portal and discover more about this valuable resource!

Flyer for SkilledTradesBC Youth Portal Demo event, scheduled for Wednesday, April 9th, 3:00-3:30 PM PST. It invites students, career counselors, educators, and parents to join. The event includes a portal walkthrough and Q&A. Registration link included at the bottom, along with a QR code and sponsor logo for Career Education Society of BC.
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