Historic Roots, Future Routes: Evolving Career Services Together
Did you know that Madison, Indiana is one of the most historic river towns in the Midwest, home to preserved architecture, winding trails, and a landscape shaped by generations of growth and change? Just as strong roots anchor a tree while new branches reach forward, career development is grounded in foundational theories, relationships, and values while continuously adapting to emerging workforce trends, technologies, and student needs.
Join the Career Development Professionals of Indiana (CDPI) on May 29th at Hanover College in scenic Madison, Indiana. Just as Madison’s historic architecture and winding trails reflect a balance of tradition and growth, our profession must remain grounded in foundational values while navigating the "future routes" of a changing workforce.
We invite you to share your expertise, innovations, and stories. Whether you are a seasoned director or new to the field, we want to hear your voice!
Location:
Brown Campus Center, Hanover College
517 Ball Dr
Hanover, IN 47243
See attached Campus Map.
Early-bird deadline is April 3!
AI in Career Development - Thursday, May 28, 12-5pm
Join us for what is sure to be a highly insightful session on AI in career development! Generative AI has reshaped the first years of work across sectors. While students sense the shift and are responding with anxiety, career professionals are also under pressure to provide reassurance, guidance, and practical strategies without clear frameworks. This session, facilitated by speaker and learning strategist Claudia Ramly, is designed to leverage career professionals' expertise and address student concern with evidence, clarity, and usable approaches.
Facilitator Bio: Claudia Ramly is a speaker and learning strategist whose career has evolved alongside the practical adoption of AI across sectors. Over nearly 20 years, she has delivered 250+ workshops and keynotes in 20+ countries, working at the intersection of technology, education, and workforce development.
Claudia has held roles at Eli Lilly and Medtronic, partnered with UNESCO, and Women in AI, and the AI-for-Education.org initiative navigating AI adoption, and worked on AI-powered medical devices and intelligent tutoring systems. She currently leads quality assurance for AI-enabled EdTech at Fab AI, bringing first-hand experience of how careers shift in the age of AI.
Tentative Agenda:
12:00PM- 1:00PM: Check-in, mingling, and lunch provided
1:00-3:00PM: AI in Career Development session
3:00-3:30PM: Break
3:30-5:00PM: Employer/Community partner panel
Cost: $50/person
Pre-Conference Social Events
Can't get enough of your CDPI colleagues? Join us for optional pre-conference events on Thursday, May 28:
1. Happy Hour at the 1884 Bar in Fairfield Marriott at 5:00PM. No registration required but first-come, first-serve drink tickets will be provided!
2. Historic Madison Trolley Ride to learn more about our location from 6:30-8pm. Pick up and drop off will be at the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites. Space is limited to the first 60 people and is $10/person.
Do you have an interest in presenting at our conference?
Whether you are a seasoned director or new to the field, we invite you to share your expertise, innovations, and stories.
All presenters will have access to the internet, computer and projector. Presentations will be 45 minutes in length.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, February 20th at 11:59PM (EST) and all presenters will be informed by Friday, March 6th.
Questions on programming? Please reach out to Donisha Council: donishaderice@gmail.com, Alyssandra Howe: ahowe@nd.edu, or Carrie Black: cscheiber1@ivytech.edu.
Have a financial barrier that would potentially make being a breakout session presenter difficult? Please reach out to us to discuss.
A message from the CDPI Conference Planning Committee
We understand that career development professionals may be working within tight budgets and want to make it easier for everyone to share their expertise at the CDPI Conference. This year, CDPI is offering a limited number of partial scholarships for conference registration to breakout session presenters and members who may have financial constraints or would like to apply for assistance. If you would like to be considered, please complete the following Scholarship Application by February 20. Scholarships will partially cover the cost of conference registration and will be awarded based on need and availability.
Scholarship awardees will be notified by March 6.
Making it a Weekend?!
If you have time… make sure to bring your hiking gear to explore our on-campus trails. Please keep in mind there are some very high cliffs and rugged terrain, so please be careful and explore at your own risk!
Additionally, check out Visit Madison if you plan to enjoy Memorial Day Weekend in Madison!
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