CDPI Spring 2010 Conference

Thank You

2010-04-29T06:38:00.000-07:00

Thank you to everyone who planned and attended the 2010 CDPI Spring Conference!

Callings was a tremendous day for us all. The PowerPoint presentations for most of the breakout sessions are on the CDPI site now, so follow the link to browse them now.

Final Reminder to Register

2010-04-19T08:30:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, April 21st will be the final day to register for the CDPI Spring Conference. If you've already registered, consider bringing a door prize from your school to contribute to our giveaways.

If you plan to arrive the night before (Monday), you should definitely be planning to attend the Networking Event that evening in the Student Center at Indiana Wesleyan. You can come and go as you please between 7-11pm. There will be food and drink vendors available.

Plan to meet and relax with your colleagues as well as keynote speaker Gregg Levoy.

Helping Students and Employers Make the Most of Gap Year Experiences

2010-04-14T05:37:00.001-07:00

Presenters: Gary Beaulieu and Jennifer McConnell, Butler University
Track: Bridges from Campus to Career

Description: Millennial students are increasingly looking for ways to give back or delay entering the workforce. This workshop will discuss how Butler University works with students to maximize a Gap Year experience and how the Internship and Career Services office helps students locate a quality experience matching their passions and skills.

What is a “Gap Year”?
A gap year (also known as "year out", "year off", "deferred year", "bridging year", "overseas experience", "time off" and "time out") is a term that refers to a prolonged period (often, but not always, a year) between a life stage. The most popular gap years are taken between college and graduate school and a profession.

Gap year programs can be done here in the United States through programs like Americorp, Teach for America, etc. or they can be done abroad through various programs such as Peace Corps or the J.E.T. Programme. Some students spend time traveling. Others spend their time working, and many combine these into an international working holiday.

A popular option for gap year students, also known as "gappers", is international volunteering. Also, many gap year students earn money while overseas by working cash in hand, often in the hospitality industry. Another growing trend for gappers is to enroll in global education programs that combine language study, home stays, cultural immersion, community service, and independent study. --- (http://www.butler.edu/career/gap-year/overview )

As Butler’s Internship & Career Services Office began to dig deeper into their students’ post graduate plans, they realized that there was a growing number of students that were not accounted for, they were not “employed full time”, “had accepted and were planning to attend graduate or professional school”, or “job searching”. Instead they were “gappers”. I spoke with Jennifer McConnell to discuss how Butler addressed their Gap Year phenomenon and how her office’s focus on this group of students has grown to help support them.

At the CDPI Conference Jennifer and Gary give specifics into how they address one-on-one advising for potential Gap Year students, offer information sessions, and host a GPS (Graduate Programs, Professional Schools, Service Programs) Fair. They will also discuss how they have utilized their employers on their career services advisory board to discuss plans and approaches for working with gappers, (i.e. how to include a Gap Year experience, such as volunteering for a year in Africa, on a resume). Furthermore Jennifer and Gary will share print and online resources for those interested in learning more about the Gap Year.

In addition to the resources, Jennifer and Gary will discuss how their Gap Year support program evolved from researching the area to program development and enhancement. It is worth mentioning that although other countries such as the U.K., Canada, and Australia have resources and experience working with gappers, it appears that Butler is breaking new ground since many of the resources for Gap Year students are for those students leaving high school for college, (not post college). In addition, Jennifer and Gary will discuss the increasing popularity of Gap Year experiences, (perhaps due to the economy), since 2007.

For those interested in learning more about this growing field be sure to attend. Jennifer ensures me that by the end of the workshop all in attendance will better understand: Gap Year experiences, Butler’s approach/history with their program, and things any office can do to help this increasingly popular post graduate population.

Resource: http://www.butler.edu/career/gap-year/overview

Game Plan for Establishing an Externship Program

2010-04-13T05:47:00.000-07:00

Presenters: Ashley McArdle, IPFW and Angela Carlen IUPUI
Track: Bridges from Campus to Career

Description: Get best practices and essential resources for developing and establishing experiential learning opportunities for first and second year students through an externship program. Learn the pros and cons of two very different programs: one student driven and the other run by employer availability. We’ll share strategies, discuss results, and how the programs have grown.

Last week I spoke with my IUPUI colleague, Angie Carlen, about her upcoming presentation at the CDPI Spring Conference. Having worked and collaborated with Angie in the past I had seen and heard about the success of her Externship Program so was excited to hear that she would be sharing information about her program with a larger audience.

Although I have worked in career services in one role or another since 2001, I have to admit, when I first heard that she was coordinating an “Externship” Program, I had to google “extern” just to make sure I was on the same page. After I refreshed my understanding of externships and their utility, it is clear that they can play an important, and even critical, role for exploratory students. What’s especially interesting about her upcoming workshop is that she is co-presenting with Ashley McArdle from IPFW. IUPUI uses a student-driven model while IPFW uses an available employer-driven model. This workshop will allow career professionals to see how each type of program can help meet their students’ needs.

Both programs focus on 1st and 2nd year students that are seeking information about possible career paths whom are also interested in building professional networks. Both programs utilize university academic breaks, (i.e. spring break), to implement their programs. The IUPUI program calls for students to meet with a counselor to discuss their career aspirations before they are considered for a sponsored externship. The staff member, (Angie), then uses IUPUI’s alumni network and other resources to connect the exploratory student with a relevant employer. The IPFW program develops relationships with employers that are open to hosting externs and then encourages students to apply for the externship opportunity. Both programs have formal application procedures for employers and students to ensure that both parties are committed to the externship.

By attending this workshop you will be able to learn from both externship programs coordinators, regarding: tips on how you can develop a new program at your campus; successes/challenges they have encountered; examples of promotional materials, applications; reporting templates for assessment/evaluation.

If you are curious to learn more about externships in general or how IUPUI’s and IPFW’s different approaches have both helped exploratory students, then attending this workshop is a must.

Resources:
IUPUI: Angie’s previous year’s website can be found HERE, but please note that it is in the process of being transferred to http://uc.iupui.edu/students/career/externships.asp.
IPFW: Ashley’s site: http://www.ipfw.edu/career/students/job/Externships2010.shtml

Career Services for Non-Traditional Students

2010-04-12T08:41:00.001-07:00

Presenter: Stephanie Oden, Indiana Wesleyan University

Track: Serving Multiple Audiences

Description: Developing programs and systems for the non-traditional student presents both challenges and opportunities for career development offices. This session will discuss how Indiana Wesleyan University uses the life purpose model as a foundation for career development when working with non-traditional students. We will also discuss ways to enhance current programs so that you can more effectively serve the diverse non-traditional student population.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Stephanie on Thursday. We discussed her upcoming workshop and it sounds like one that will appeal to just about all career professionals. Her workshop will have special relevance for those who are working with non-traditional, (older students, career changing students or alumni, or online students). I asked her about the format of workshops and she ensured me although there will be PowerPoint, she will have plenty of time for attendees to interact and share their personal experiences of working with non-traditional students. In fact, she will encourage attendees to envision themselves as non-traditional students to better understand their concerns, barriers, and strengths. Stephanie will also share observations regarding her experience working in Indiana Wesleyan University’s Center For Life Calling & Leadership and how they have adjusted their offerings to better serve non-traditional students. Furthermore she will discuss some of the areas in which she is looking to focus on going forward.

Stephanie and I chatted about how their center is implementing this approach throughout their programs and services such as their Series of Job Search Skills Workshops. It is essential that these workshops are tailored to the audience whether it is for new college grads or career changers. Her center has been intentional about maintaining focus and giving special attention to the needs of their non-traditional students and strives to implement this approach into all there programs and services.

Stephanie mentioned that since this is a cutting-edge topic, there is not much research out their covering program development for non-traditional students. So if you want to learn more about this exciting, blossoming field, be sure to attend Stephanie’s session. You will walk away 7 keys to providing transformational career services to non-traditional students.

Pre-Conference Networking Event

2010-04-06T07:26:00.000-07:00

The Spring Conference is only 21 days away! Like many of us, you might be trying to decide whether to arrive in Marion the night before (which entails finding a place to stay) or perhaps waking up a little earlier to drive the day of the conference.

Come down the night before and have some fun! The conference planning committee has arranged a pre-conference Networking Event to provide a place and time for you to relax and unwind with your fellow CDPI members. From 7pm until 11pm, conference goers can arrive at the Indiana Wesleyan Student Center and grab some coffee or food from the vendors, including pizza, a grill, a deli, and other options. Then you can find some familiar faces and catch up on the latest, such as Butler's amazing performance at the NCAA men's basketball finals.

This will also be your chance to meet our Keynote Speaker, Gregg Levoy, face-to-face. He'll be there for a chance to network and get to know his audience before the conference, and you'll have a chance to purchase his book, Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life, for only $15.

So make your lodging arrangements now and join us for the pre-conference Networking Event!

Callings: The Book

2010-03-31T08:50:00.000-07:00

What's the last good book that you read? What's the last book that changed your life?

At the spring conference, you'll have the opportunity to witness firsthand one of the nation's most engaging authors in the realm of vocational discernment.

Gregg Levoy is no stranger to critical acclaim. Check out some of the reviews for his book, Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life.

"Absolutely superb. A tremendous book. I was stunned by it. Callings strikes right to the soul. It's like the remembrance of everything you knew but then forgot." - Jean Houston, author of The Possible Human and A Mythic Life

"Ravishing! This book is going to charge off the shelves. It's the kind of book people call each other about to share favorite passages. A book to savor." - Booklist

"Callings can help you discover your true vocation and help you hear the still small voice that calls you by name." - Sam Keen, Ph.D., author of Fire in the Belly and Hymns to an Unknown God

"Gregg Levoy offers a discerning eye for peering into one's life to translate the recurring symptoms of refusing the inner voices, to gather the courage to answer what calls. He does this with good writing, humor, and a strong clarion voice." - Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D., author of Women Who Run with the Wolves

"Callings is elegantly researched, beautifully written, and intelligently uplifting. It works brilliantly." - Spirit at Work newsletter

"Callings is the best book I know for er-working the way we work." - Jeff Berner, contributing editor, Work at Home magazine

If you haven't registered yet, follow the link to get the process rolling!

If you've already registered and planning to spend the night in Marion, make sure you attend the Networking Event April 26th in the Student Center from 7pm to 11pm. You'll have a chance to meet Gregg in person and purchase a copy of his book for only $15. Sounds like a great way to kick off the conference!

Keynote Gregg Levoy

2010-03-22T06:34:00.000-07:00

Have you heard about our Keynote speaker yet?

Gregg Levoy is the author of Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life (Random House). As you may have guessed, our Spring Conference theme borrows heavily from the subject matter of Gregg's book: how to hear and respond to a calling, and how to live a life of authenticity.

We are excited about exploring this topic further with our colleagues since it is applicable for both our professional lives and the lives of our students. It also seems timely because of the current economic downturn and scarcity of historically higher-paying entry-level jobs, and the fact that research has shown that "meaningful work" is a priority for the Millennial generation.

Gregg is also a full-time lecturer and seminar leader, Keynoting conferences for the National Career Development Association (NCDA), the American Counseling Association (ACA), and the International Association of Career Management Professionals (IACMP). He has also presented at workshops for countless universities and corporations.

Callings has been utilized as a text in various graduate programs in Management and Organizational Leadership. Gregg has also written about this subject for the New York Times Magazine, Washington Post, Omni, Psychology Today, Reader's Digest, and many others. He is a former adjunct professor of journalism at the University of New Mexico, and former columnist and reporter for the Cincinnati Enquirer and USA Today.

Visit his website here.

Programming Update

2010-03-08T07:35:00.000-08:00

This year's conference will include breakout sessions that fall into four categories:

Passionate Work
Serving Multiple Audiences
Current Realities
Bridge Work

Some of our fellow career service professionals have much to share about these topics, and our breakout session schedule is nearly complete. Look for more teasers from the presenters themselves in the near future!

Register Now!

2010-02-26T10:44:00.000-08:00

The time is NOW to register for the Spring Conference.

Date: Tuesday, April 27
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN

Visit Brown Paper Tickets to register today. Note that 5% of their proceeds are donated to charity. Costs are as follows:

Members - $40
Non-Members - $50
Graduate Students - $25

Register today!

Conference Description

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"Students often struggle to know and follow their truest callings and to create a match between who they are and what they do. These decisions need to be made as much from the soul as from the dictates of security. What’s at stake is a life of authenticity and integrity, a life that honors passion and purpose, and a life that’s an original and not a knock-off." - author Gregg Levoy

At a time when economic realities intersect with students' (and our own) deep desire for meaningful work, we'll explore the process people typically encounter in listening and responding to callings - when one's sense of purpose aligns with one’s values and abilities. CALLINGS: The Power of Passionate Work will provide attendees with opportunities to listen and share knowledge about best practices for career development as well as a chance for each of us to renew our commitment to our own vocation.

Join us April 27th at Indiana Wesleyan University for Gregg Levoy’s Keynote Address and follow-up Callings Workshop for an opportunity to reflect on how to help our students (and ourselves) achieve a greater sense of clarity about life and work.

In the meantime, follow the official CDPI Conference Blog for up-to-date information and announcements.

CDPI Spring 2010 Conference

2010-02-10T12:48:00.000-08:00

Greetings CDPI Members!

Welcome to the official blog for the upcoming Spring CDPI Conference! Start planning now for Tuesday, April 27, at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion.

Through this blog you will be able to stay up to date on the topics, speakers and activities planned for the conference this spring. The conference committee is looking forward to providing you with an exceptional day of programming.

Please place this link in your favorites and check back often for updates. Also be sure to check out the CDPI website for information about our organization and registration forms for the conference.

We can't wait to see you at the conference!

Keynote Speakers Announced!

2009-10-12T08:48:00.000-07:00

The conference committee is excited to announce the Fall 2009 CDPI Conference Keynote Speakers.

Teresa L. Voors & Gina DelSanto - Indiana Dept. of Workforce Development

Ms. Voors was appointed as the first female Commissioner of the Indiana Dept. of Workforce Development in 2007. Prior to her appointment, she served as Deputy Commissioner and Chief Counsel of the agency. She received her law degree from IU Bloomington, where she graduated in the top 2% of her class and served as managing editor of the Law Review. Before joining public service, she litigated employment law cases at Baker and Daniels in Indianapolis. She grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana and received her bachelor's degree in business accounting from Indiana Purdue University Fort Wayne. She passed the CPA exam and worked as a financial analyst for GTE Data Services in Fort Wayne before attending law school. Commissioner Voors currently lives in Zionsville.

Gina DelSanto is a native of Cranston, Rhode Island and graduated from the University of Rhode Island, majoring in Modern Foreign Languages. She attended graduate school at Indiana University, Bloomington, receiving as MA and a Ph.D. emphasizing critical theory, literature and film, and medieval studies. In 1993, DelSanto accepted a position in the office of U.S. Senator Richard G. Lugar, first as Special Assistant for Affairs of State, Immigration, and Education, and later as Director of Outreach. In 2000, DelSanto joined Butler University as the Director of the Learning Resource Center and subsequently as Associate Provost for Academic Affairs. She served as policy coordinator for the Mitch Daniels for Governor campaign and was a founding member of the Dean's Council for Indiana University's School of Informatics. DelSanto has served as a member of Indiana's Education Roundtable and State Workforce Innovation Council, and is a board member for Goodwill Education Initiatives, the organization holding the charter for the Indianapolis Metropolitan High School.

Green: A Color for All Seasons

2009-07-15T10:31:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the CDPI Conference Info Blog! We are busy preparing for this Fall's CDPI Conference, to be held at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, IN on October 30, 2009. We are excited about all that will take place at this year's conference, and we will be providing you with more details as the date approaches.

This year's theme is "Green: A Color for All Seasons", focusing on Sustainability and all things "Green". From eco-friendly environmental issues facing our society to sustaining the Career Services profession, we plan to offer exciting breakout sessions and a keynote speaker to tie it all together.

More details will follow soon, including information on submitting breakout session proposals and registering for this Fall's conference. Please stay tuned and we look forward to seeing you in Evansville in October!

Meet Our Keynote Speaker - Lindsey Pollak

2009-02-23T05:01:00.000-08:00

Lindsey Pollak is an author, speaker and corporate trainer specializing in career development for Generation Y college students and young professionals.

Lindsey writes a top-rated career blog, Lindsey Pollak Blog, and is the Career Contributor for ABC News on Campus. She also contributes columns to FastCompany.com and The Huffington Post. A noted expert on career issues, Lindsey’s advice has been featured in such media outlets as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, CNN.com, Monster.com, Martha Stewart Living Radio, National Public Radio and ABC News America This Morning.

She is the author of the popular career advice book for college students and recent grads, Getting from College to Career: 90 Things to Do Before You Join the Real World (HarperCollins, April 2007) and co-author with Diane K. Danielson of The Savvy Gal’s Guide to Online Networking (Or, What Would Jane Austen Do?).

Lindsey’s professional speaking includes frequent keynote speeches and seminar presentations at universities, conferences and corporations around the country. College audiences have included Amherst, Columbia, Duke, Emory, Harvard, Northwestern, MIT, Syracuse, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania, UNC-Chapel Hill, USC, UT-Austin and Yale. Conference audiences have included the American Society of Interior Designers, Financial Women’s Association, New York Times Job Market Career Series, the National Association for Campus Activities, the Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals and United Jewish Communities National Recruitment Corps.

In her corporate work, Lindsey facilitates training workshops on such topics as managing generational differences, business writing, social networking, personal branding, negotiation and presentation skills. She has worked with such organizations as A&E Television, Citi, Fidelity, Liz Claiborne, MTV Networks, the National Basketball Association, sanofi-aventis, T. Rowe Price and Time Inc. She is affiliated with The Madison Consulting Group and Negotiating Women.

A graduate of Yale University, Lindsey received a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship to Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, where she completed a master’s degree in women’s studies. She is a former director of business development for WorkingWoman.com and began her career as a program coordinator for the American Woman’s Economic Development Corporation.

Register for the Spring 2008 CDPI

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CDPI and ICICE members register for the Spring 2009 co-conference by Friday, February 27th, 2009.

Click here for the REGISTRATION FORM.

Topics presented by your colleagues include:

INDUSTRY TRENDS & RECRUITMENT

It’s Easy Being Green

Employment Screening Methods: What Works Best?

CAREER COACHING & CAREER DEVELOPMENT

The ASPIRE Model - Using Personal Development Planning to Connect Career Exploration and Academic Motivation

What they don’t Teach you in School - A Holistic Approach to Career Coaching

BEST PRACTICES

Specialized Events: Meeting the Needs of Your Students

Career Preparation In One Weekend

Make 'Em Work - and Play - in your Career Planning Courses/Workshops

Personal Reflection: Why Sharing Your Story Can Help Students Understand Theirs

Educating, Engaging and Enlightening Undergraduates through Internships

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Social Networking

CDPI Spring 2009 Conference Call for Proposals

2009-01-05T12:13:00.000-08:00

ONE GREAT CONFERENCE...
TWO LEADING INDIANA CAREER AND
INTERNSHIP DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS!
Share your knowledge and best practices with your colleagues

The committee currently seeks proposals for a wide variety of topics for the Spring 2009 conference to be held on Friday, March 13th, 2009 at Indiana Farm Bureau in Indianapolis, IN.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT MODELS
Do you use a career counseling model? Do you utilize a holistic approach that considers a career as just one part of the bigger picture? What career assessment tools do you find useful in assisting students with their career exploration and development?

SOCIAL NETWORKING
Have you been successful at using facebook or other social networking to connect with students or employers? Do you believe in the power of personal branding? How have you made web 2.0 work for you?

RECRUITMENT STRATEGIES
Employers, career service professionals want to hear from you! What insight can you share with us? How can we prepare students better for internships and the real world? What methods have you found to be successful for communicating with our offices? How can we make your job easier?

GOING GREEN
Are you committed to going green? Do you know of employers in the green industry? What advice do you give students interested in green careers? Has your office gone green? Share your knowledge of the movement to go green with your colleagues. We all want to know!

BEST PRACTICES
Don’t think you have enough information for an entire hour-long session but still have information you would like to share? Share your best practices on ANY TOPIC from employing and training student workers in your office to keys for a model internship programs to working with alumni in a weak economy. Submit your best practice for a short session (10-15 minutes) and the committee will match you with similar proposals.

One more thing! We’re going green in an effort to cut costs and save a tree! All proposals must be submitted via email.

Complete the proposal form and submit your proposal to Claudine Meilink by January 30th:
Email: claudine@purdue.edu

After the Conference

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Parking at the Conference

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The conference takes place in Andorfer Commons at Indiana Tech. Parking is available in the lots in front of and adjacent to Andorfer Commons – no parking passes are required.

It's this Friday!

2008-10-14T06:17:00.001-07:00

It's hard to believe our conference is this week! We are excited that you will be joining us for this fun and engaging conference with a wonderful line up of speakers and workshops. Our goal is that you walk away from this conference with new and exciting information that you can take back and use.

Registration will begin at 8:30 with the Welcome Session starting at 9:15. If you are coming into town Thursday evening, be sure to join us at J.K. O'Donnells in downtown Fort Wayne. It's only a few blocks from the Hilton and will be a great opportunity to network in an informal and fun setting.

If you have any questions prior to the Friday, please feel free to email the committee.

We're looking forward to seeing you all!

Directions to the Conference

2008-09-23T10:24:00.001-07:00

On the right of this blog, you can enter your starting address to get directions to Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne from your location.

From E. Washington Blvd. - turn left onto the Indiana Tech Campus. Turn left into the parking lot for Andorfer Commons (it will be the first building you see). You may park in front of the building and go in the front doors.

If you are coming from E. Jefferson Blvd (turns into Maumee Ave.) - turn left onto the Indiana Tech campus just past the soccer fields. Continue straight until you come to the last parking lot on the right (you won't go far to get to it). Turn right into the parking lot for Andorfer Commons and come in the front doors.

Conference Agenda

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Registration/Continental Breakfast 8:30am

Welcome 9:15-9:30am

Keynote 9:30-10:15am

Session 1 (three breakouts) 10:30-11:15am

Session 2 (three breakouts) 11:30-12:15pm

Lunch and business meeting 12:15-1:30pm

Session 3 (three breakouts) 1:45-2:30pm

Session 4 (three breakouts) 2:45-3:30pm

Be sure to make your reservations soon!

2008-09-09T12:46:00.001-07:00

The block of rooms we have reserved at the Hilton will be expiring Septemeber 18th and we want to make sure everyone who needs a room is able to get one at the special rate. Please contact us if you are having any problems or if you have any questions.

Attendees can call to make reservations at any time. You can call 260-420-1100 (option 2 for reservations) or toll-free at 1-800-445-8667. You must mention the Career Development Professionals of IN to get the group rate. Attendees can also make reservations on-line at www.ftwayne.hilton.com, enter the group code CDP.

The fun begins....

2008-09-09T08:36:00.000-07:00

Planning to spend the night in Fort Wayne on October 16th before the conference? We'll have a fun get together for those who are arriving a day early for the conference.

We will meet at JK O'Donnell's at 7pm. They have great food and drinks and it will be a wonderful time to relax and start networking with other professionals attending the conference. JK's is within walking distance to the hotel and is located in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne.

JK O’Donnell’s Walking Directions from the Hilton

1020 S Calhoun St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802-3005
1: Start out going NORTH on S CALHOUN ST toward E WASHINGTON BLVD. 0.0 mi
2: Turn LEFT onto W WASHINGTON BLVD. 0.1 mi
3: Turn RIGHT onto S HARRISON ST. 0.1 mi
4: Turn RIGHT onto W WAYNE ST. 0.1 mi
5: End at 121 W Wayne St Fort Wayne, IN 46802-2503

Request for Proposals

2008-09-09T08:32:00.000-07:00

Have a great idea for a topic for one of the breakout sessions? Feel like you missed the deadline? Well, good news! The deadline had been extended for 2 more weeks. Please submit your proposals to Karen Obringer at IPFW (obringek@ipfw.edu). All submissions welcome.

Coming Soon....

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Check back again soon for information about our great breakout sessions. The topics are sure to be engaging and useful. The full list will be up soon with more information about the topics.

Conference Flyer

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Registration Materials Available

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You also have the option of registering online at:

http://www.manchester.edu/OSD/Career/cdpi_registration.htm

Keynote Speaker Announced

2008-08-26T04:06:00.000-07:00

Keynote Address: Dr. Phil Gardner “Changing Labor Markets”
Dr. Philip Gardner, Director of the Collegiate Employment Institute at Michigan State University, will discuss emerging career fields, industries and other trends which will affect job opportunities for college graduates. A regular presenter at the annual Midwest ACE Trends Conference, Dr. Gardner will incorporate information from his extensive research in topics including: transition from college to work and early workplace socialization; student engagement, learning and competency development; and labor market dynamics for college educated employees, especially early career development.

Still looking for reasons to come to the fall conference?

2008-08-08T10:02:00.000-07:00

CDPI Fall 2008 Conference Call for Proposals

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CDPI Fall 2008 Conference "Emerging into Tomorrow"
Indiana Tech Campus
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Friday, October 17, 2008

Call for presenters: Interested parties should contact Karen Obringer at IPFW.

Call for Proposal Suggested Topics
Any of the above topics and related topics proposals are welcomed and encouraged. If you or someone you know would like to present at the Fall CDPI Conference, please send all proposals to Karen Obringer at obringek@ipfw.edu.
Please feel free to forward this onto others (employers, counselors, grad students) that you believe could present on any of the above and related topics. Once proposals are received, they will be reviewed by the committee and presenters notified.

Deadline for proposals: September 2, 2008. Thank you in advance for your excitement and interest in professional development.

Proposal Topics

Wondering Where to Stay?

2008-08-08T06:27:00.000-07:00

If you have registered for the conference and would like to get a hotel room, the Hilton in Fort Wayne has reserved a block of rooms for those attending the conference.

Attendees can begin calling to make reservations at any time. You can call 260-420-1100 (option 2 for reservations) or toll-free at 1-800-445-8667. You must mention the Career Development Professionals of IN to get the group rate. Attendees can also make reservations on-line at www.ftwayne.hilton.com, enter the group code CDP.

Fall Conference Registration

2008-08-08T06:13:00.000-07:00

Soon you will be able to visit the CDPI website to get registered for the Fall Conference being held Friday, October 17 at Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne, IN

www.cdpi.org

Stay tuned for more information about our keynote speaker and breakout session topics you can expect at this fall's conference.

CDPI Fall 2008 Conference Information

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Hello CDPI Members!

Welcome to the official blog for the upcoming Fall CDPI conference scheduled for Friday, October 17th at Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne. Through this blog you will be able to stay up to date on the topics, speakers and activities planned for the conference this year. We are truly excited to have an energized committee working hard to bring you information and content that is relevent to you, your students and the employers you interact with.

Please place this link in your favorites and come back often to get all the information you need. Also be sure to check out the CDPI website which provides you with information about our organziation and registration forms for the conferences.

We can't wait to see you at the conference!