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AI: Practical Applications in Career Development

November 18, 2025 9:00 am – November 18, 2025 11:30 am
Join Mark Patterson, the Executive Director of Magnet, to explore the practical ways career development professionals can use AI in their day-to-day activities. We look forward to seeing you there!

Event Information

Event Starts: November 18, 2025 at 9:00 am
Event Ends: November 18, 2025 at 11:30 am
Registration Details: If you plan to attend a viewing party, you still NEED TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT. More information on the viewing parties coming soon.
Register by: Noon, November 17, 2025
Cost: Free

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Join Mark Patterson, the Executive Director of Magnet, to explore the practical ways career development professionals can use AI in their day-to-day activities. We look forward to seeing you there!

Venue Name: Zoom + Regional viewing parties hosted at various post-secondary institutions across BC.
Organizer Information: ACE-WIL Professional Development (PD) Committee, Meg Thompson at megt@uvic.ca
Audience: ACE-WIL Members

Interested in hosting a regional viewing party? Reach out to Christine Squire at christine.squire@ubc.ca.

Topic and Presenter

Topic:

AI is reshaping the world of work, offering both considerable disruption and opportunity. This session offers insight into the broader forces driving change, with a focus on how technologies like AI – including generative AI and beyond – are impacting career navigation and opportunities. We will explore the pace of adoption, the shifting relationship between people and technology, and the kinds of skills that support ongoing resilience and competitiveness. We will explore how to understand and develop use cases for AI in career development, and how to keep ahead of the curve. This is a chance to better understand the changes underway and consider how to stay equipped for a changing landscape.

Presenter:

Mark Patterson, Executive Director of Magnet, Toronto Metropolitan University

Mark Patterson is a leading voice in workforce innovation, dedicated to building partnerships that drive skills development and inclusive economic growth. As the founder and Executive Director of Magnet, he has shaped its vision to connect talent with opportunities across Canada and globally.

Mark is recognized for his expertise in workforce development and the integration of emerging technologies, with a particular focus on how artificial intelligence, including generative AI, is transforming careers, competencies, and the future of work. His thought leadership informs practical strategies that help individuals and organizations adapt and thrive in an evolving labour market.