Career Development

Whether you're seeking professional growth opportunities or personal support, our accessible courses, counseling sessions and career fairs are conveniently available online, allowing you to participate from anywhere. All you need is an internet connection and access to a computer or mobile device.

CareerCOACH+
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Virtual Career Fairs
25 - 26 Nov 2025
10 - 11 Feb 2026
Connect with top employers and discover exciting career opportunities from the comfort of your home with the Military Spousal Employment Network (MSEN) Virtual Career Fairs!

Helping Entrepreneurs Reach Complete Success (HERCS)
24 Jan 2026, 10 am (ET)
From mastering marketing and social media to exploring financing options, HERCS empowers you to create the job of your dreams that travels with you.
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Portfolio Development Program
21 Jan 2026, 6 pm (ET)
Gain a competitive edge in your career journey with our eight-week Portfolio Development Program tailored for military spouses/partners and apply to earn a joint certificate from Loyalist College and Trenton MFRC.

Creating a Lasting First Impression
13 Nov 2025, 12 pm (ET)
Make the most of a virtual career fair! Prepare thoughtful and targeted questions to maximize engagement and opportunities during virtual events.
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Networking Made Easy
25 Sep 25, 6 pm (ET)
Say goodbye to networking jitters and hello to confident, meaningful connections. Learn how to make a memorable entrance, strike up engaging conversations, and leave a lasting impression.

Career Exploration
Whether you're exploring new opportunities, considering a shift, or just want a fresh perspective, this session is for you! Join us as we explore the benefits of using RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) to enhance your career trajectory and discover some powerful tools along the way.

Career Roadmap
10 am - 12 pm (ET)
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? This session helps you cut through the noise and get clear on what you really want and how RPL can help. Join us as we build a step-by-step roadmap through setting meaningful goals and creating doable plans of action.

Harness Your Potential
10 am - 12 pm (ET)
Showcase your transferrable skills. Join us as we tap into how prior learning is abundant in every aspect of our lives. Join us as we delve deeper to embrace and leverage the learning we already have.
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Career Power Match
10 am - 12 pm (ET)
In today’s competency-driven job market, knowing how to leverage your transferable skills, competencies, and prior learning is key to standing out. Join us to discover how to align your unique talents and confidently prove you're the perfect fit.
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Career Storytelling
10 am - 12 pm (ET)
From transferable skills to transferable learning, you have a lot to offer! But sometimes articulating it can be hard. From interview answers to proving your competencies, narratives are a must-have. Join us as we explore narrative writing and how to attain excellent letters of verification.
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Resumes & Cover Letters
10 am - 12 pm (ET)
Tip, tricks, tactics, and templates. With a focus on RPL and an ever-changing job market, join us for a deep dive into resumes and cover letters and discover what you need to know!
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Power Pitch
10 am - 12 pm (ET)
From polishing up your portfolio to discovering effective presentation tools designed to give you the power to confidently present in academic or employment interviews, entrepreneurial presentations, and more.

Second Language Training
CareerCOACH+ program
- Military Spouse, Borden
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Portfolio Development Program
- Military Spouse, Halifax

MSEN Virtual Career Fairs
- Military Spouse, Gatineau
Job Hunt with ChatGPT
- Military Spouse, Europe
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Profile Statement Tactics
- Veteran Spouse, Edmonton
CareerCOACH+ program
- Military Spouse, Europe
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Portfolio Development Program
"I found the positive support of the facilitators to be very helpful and motivation. I valued the knowledge and insight into how to find our value and to prove our worth. That was a significant highlight for me. Thank you so much for guidance and time."
- Military Spouse, Greenwood
HERCS
- Military Spouse, Halifax
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MSEN Virtual Career Fairs
- Military Spouse, Trenton
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Portfolio Development Program
- Military Spouse, Trenton

HERCS
- Military Spouse, Trenton
Impostor Syndrome session
- Military Spouse, Greenwood
Portfolio Development Program
- Military Spouse, Esquimalt
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Nervous Networker workshop
- Military Spouse, Ottawa
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HERCS
- Military Spouse, Winnipeg
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Portfolio Development Program
- Military Spouse, Kingston
Discover free online career training and education
- Alison.com – Check out this free, global online learning hub with thousands of education resources and courses to develop essential, certified workplace skills.
- Coursera – Boost your career skills with this education platform that partners with top universities and organizations worldwide to offer free courses.
- Harvard Online Learning – Discover free tools and courses pulled together from professors, centers, schools, libraries and initiatives across the Harvard campus.