Careers Conference addresses uncertain economy

The 23rd annual Careers Conference will focus on the valuable role that career development and counseling plays in times of economic uncertainty.

The Careers Conference, sponsored by the Center on Education and Work, is one of the most comprehensive gatherings of its kind, specifically designed to offer the latest information on strategies, programs and best practices pertaining to career development at all levels. More than 1,000 educators and career development practitioners from across the United States and several other countries are expected to attend the conference, to be held Monday–Wednesday, Jan. 26–28, at the Madison Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton St.

This year’s Careers Conference offers more than 150 sessions, led by well-known national experts as well as everyday practitioners, that will showcase the value of career development and frame it as the best defense in times of economic instability. These sessions, along with workplace tours, keynote and featured speakers, and workshops, work to provide professional development and enable educators, counselors and practitioners to engage youth and adults in career development that leads to productive careers.

This year’s opening keynote speaker is Tama J. Kieves, best-selling author of “This Time I Dance! Creating the Work You Love” and founder of Awakening Artistry. The general keynote speaker is John Krumboltz, professor of education and psychology at Stanford. He is a national leader in the theory of career counseling, and one of the field’s true innovators, as well as the author of “Luck Is No Accident: Making the Most of Happenstance in Your Life and Career.”

For details, visit the conference Web site or contact Carol Edds at cedds@education.wisc.edu or 263-4779.