CPC Membership: A High Return on Investment

– By Adrienne Tom, MCRS, CES, CCS, CIS, CRS, CERM –

There are many reasons why Career Professionals of Canada (CPC) has grown to be our national career development association! Read on to learn why CPC membership delivers a high return on investment.

Career Professionals of Canada attracts professionals from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Are you a current member? If not, we encourage you to learn more about the enormous benefits that this member-run, volunteer-driven social enterprise offers career pros.

Just a Few of the Benefits of CPC Membership

A variety of programs and services brings people together from all sectors of the career field. Whether you are an independent career professional or an employed practitioner working in non-profit, post-secondary, human resources, or a corporate environment, there are plenty of resources at CPC tailored toward your unique professional or business development needs.

For example, are you:

• Seeking a way to get engaged in the Canadian career community?
• Looking to grow your professional network and increase connections?
• Wanting to build your credentials and raise your credibility as a career practitioner?
• Searching for a way to attract new work, earn more business, and open more doors?

If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, CPC is the place to be! These goals and advantages have been attained by many of our members.

In addition to many long-standing member offerings, Career Professionals of Canada continues to grow and innovate. Members receive access to:

• Free professional development webinars and recordings led by expert speakers.
• Free networking roundtables on pertinent topics with invited subject matter experts.
• National certifications in their area of expertise.

Hear From Our Members

Here are just a few members’ stories, sharing how CPC has been a smart investment for them. These stories demonstrate that by joining our social enterprise, you’ll increase your connections, enhance your expertise, and raise your visibility:

“CPC has been fundamental for me in launching and sustaining my solopreneur résumé writing business! I gained confidence through the CRS certification, validated my résumé writing skills by winning awards, and have built a network of résumé and career nerds that I value so deeply! Attending member events makes me feel like I have coworkers that I can brainstorm with and learn from, and volunteering gives me the sense of purpose that I am raising the bar for our industry. To top it all off, my very first client found me through CPC!”

Gabrielle Suttis (CPC member since 2018)

 “I have been a proud member with Career Professionals of Canada (CPC) since 2006. Since that time, CPC has had a significant influence in elevating opportunities for personal and business development, while assisting me in advancing my skills as a career professional. This has led to a steady progression in my personal career as a practitioner in this field and more importantly the success of my clients. I am without a doubt a better-rounded professional who is certainly more accountable in my work as a result of having become a member.”

Wayne Pagani (CPC member since 2006)

“I have been a member of several other associations that I received very little support or development from. This has not been the case with CPC! At Career Professionals of Canada, I have improved my skills, met amazing individuals who are working all across the country, and gained a whole network of people whom I would otherwise have never met.”

Dorothy Keenan (CPC member since 2014)

For access to all of this, and more, professional membership with CPC is a small price to pay!

If you are a career professional contemplating membership, please reach out. We’ll be delighted to welcome you into our community.

Join Membership

Right now, new members can enjoy $50 off their first year’s membership with the code CAREERPRO.

When you become part of CPC, you’re not just joining an association, you’re stepping into a supportive, inclusive community that is built on purposeful kindness. Together, we champion excellence, share knowledge, and lift one another up so we can all have a greater, positive impact on the lives of Canadians.

If you’ve been thinking about becoming part of CPC, this is the perfect time to join. You’ll find colleagues who cheer for you, resources that help you grow, and a professional family that truly understands your journey.

Don’t forget to use the code CAREERPRO when you sign up, and let’s continue to build a brighter future together.

Our promise to you is that membership with CPC will pay for itself and then some!