Professional Affiliations
We believe that career development and workplace learning are essential aspects of today’s economic functioning. We belong to and network with a variety of professional associations to ensure that we remain current, can identify innovative opportunities, are embracing best practices and share in the collective body of knowledge and understanding. To learn more about our affiliations, please click on the links to visit their websites.
ASPECT
ASPECT is an association of community-based trainers that represents and promotes the interests and activities of members to strengthen their capacity to provide services to people with barriers to employment. Training Innovations has been an active member with Aspect for over 8 years. Training Innovations works in partnership with Aspect to deliver IMMPowerBC – a program that is designed for skilled immigrants and internationally trained professionals.
BC Career Development Association (BCCDA)
The BCCDA was formed in 2009 after a merger between the Employment Network Education and Training for Rehabilitation and Career Practitioners Society (ENET) and the Career Management Association of BC. The mandate of the BCCDA is to provide a central networking, education and training service to develop the knowledge and skills of its members.
Training Innovations was an active member of both the ENET Society and the BCCMA, and continues to support the mandate and activities of the BCCDA by:
- Maintaining an agency membership
- Attending and presenting at Training Days, the annual Career Development Conference and the Internationally Trained Professionals (ITP) Conference
- Acting as a Contributing Member of the Board (Tannis Goddard, 2008-present)
- Participating as a Member of the Certification Committee (Tannis Goddard, 2008-2009)
- Launching the Book Club (Maria Starosta, 2009)
- Co-chairing the ITP Conference (Tara Fong, 2010)
National Career Development Association
The National Career Development Association (NCDA) is a division of the American Counseling Association (ACA). The mission of NCDA is to promote the career development of all people over the life span. To achieve this mission, NCDA provides service to the public and professionals involved with or interested in career development. Training Innovations is a new member to this association and looks forward to presenting at their National Conference.
International Society for Mental Health Online
The International Society for Mental Health Online (ISMHO) was formed in 1997 to promote the understanding, use and development of online communication, information and technology for the international mental health community. Training Innovations is a new member with this society and looks forward to playing an active role in this growing conversation.
Burnaby Board of Trade
The Burnaby Board of Trade support success in the Burnaby business community. It is venue for members to connect with and support each other, mainly in the form of networking and informational events. Training Innovations is an active member and participates on the Labour Force Task team. In 2005, Training Innovations was a finalist in the Business Excellence Awards in the Innovation category.
Squamish Chamber of Commerce
The Squamish Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the community by actively supporting business, economic growth and diversification. Training Innovations is an active Chamber member and regularly attends business meetings and contributes to the collective conversation about Squamish’s labour market needs and economic opportunities.
North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
The North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the community by actively supporting business, economic growth and diversification. Training Innovations has been a member since 2008 and regularly attends business meetings.
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Whistler Chamber of Commerce
The Whistler Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to supporting local commerce and enhancing visitor experience in the Resort Municipality of Whistler. Training Innovations has been a member since 2008 and regularly attends business meetings.
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Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is committed to acting as an accessible, visible, supportive and reciprocal resource to its members and the Tri-Cities at large, communicating their collective voice to help shape a prosperous business community.