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The Nova Scotia Career Development Association - NSCDA - powers the people and systems behind effective employment services. We don’t work directly with citizens; we support the professionals who do - by setting standards, training practitioners, and strengthening the infrastructure that makes career services consistent, professional, and future-ready. Think of us as the engine behind Nova Scotia’s workforce development system.
In From the Field, we bring you sharp, 10-minute conversations with voices on career development, workforce trends, and the future of work—because big ideas don’t always need a big time commitment.
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Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
11 min
In this episode of From the Field, NSCDA’s Connie Corse and Teresa Francis explore the rise of microcredentials and their impact on today’s job market. With insight and practical examples, they unpack what microcredentials are, why they’re gaining attention, and how they help job seekers, career practitioners, and employers alike. From stackable learning to skills-based hiring, this conversation shows why microcredentials are more than a buzzword—they’re a pathway from learning to earning. If you work in career services, hire talent, or are looking to grow your own skills, this episode is for you.
Jul 30, 2025
Jul 30, 2025
10 min
In this debut episode of From the Field, NSCDA’s Kathy McKee and Connie Corse explore the quiet but powerful role of hope in career development. With warmth and insight, they reflect on how hope shows up in client conversations, how practitioners hold and foster it, and why it might be one of the most important tools in the field. If you work in career services—or care about the human side of work—this 10-minute conversation is for you.