News & Updates
September 9, 2011 - RBA Friday Business Briefing
Sharon Melville, Director, Business Services, of Career Development Services, presented at the RBA Friday Business Briefing on employee performance appraisals. In her presentation, Sharon, explained why appraisals are here to stay and gave tips on how to conduct them more skillfully.
September 6, 2011 - RIT's Institute for Ethics and Corporate Social Responsiblity Advisory Board
Deb Koen, President & CEO, of Career Development Services, has been appointed to RIT's Institute for Ethics and Corporate Social Responsiblity Advisory Board. The Institute promotes dialogue both in the classroom and in the business community about the importance of ethics in decision-making, and the relationship between business and society.
February 8, 2011 - Generations at Work...And Play Employer Seminar
Career Development Services recently hosted a free employer seminar. Local employers participated in this creative sample of Generations at Work...And Play, our innovative new program on leveraging a multi-generational workforce. The full program, held at The Strong's National Museum of Play is available for work teams or through open enrollment.
January 25, 2011 - Team Building in Museums Boosts Morale
Career Development Services' innovative Team Building program featured in Workforce Management magazine article, Museums a Popular Place to Boost Morale Amid Monets.
August 26, 2010 - Diversity Train-The-Trainer
Career Development Services facilitated a Diversity Train-The-Trainer program for selected staff of Lifetime Assistance on August 26, 2010 as part of their ongoing staff development efforts. To learn more about how training can strengthen your diversity initiatives, please contact Sharon Melville at info@careerdev.org.
July 19, 2010 - Greening Your Career Skills
Career Development Services hosted a half-day educational workshop at Monroe Community College. The workshop was attended by 105 people and provided information on the ways individuals can develop their skills to prepare for a green career. Representatives from local businesses, higher education institutions and national "green" organizations participated as panelists and presenters.
May 13, 2010: Leadership in Action Program
Deb Koen, President & CEO of Career Development Services, presented a Leadership in Action program to the International Visitor Leadership Program hosted by the U.S. Department of State. The visitors from India reviewed leadership models and participated in skill-building activities and created development plans during the program held on May 13.
April 14, 2010: Special Gift Reception
Career Development Services held their annual career scholarship fundraiser at The Little Theatre Cafe in Rochester, NY.
The guests heard first-hand from scholarship recipients what the scholarship program meant to their organization and their personal leadership development.
This annual fundraiser maintains Career Development Services commitment to serve people in the community in need of career planning assistance and leadership development during these difficult economic times.
PRESS RELEASE: The National Museum of Play at the Strong Partners with Career Development Services For “Team Building through Play” Workshop
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The National Museum of Play at the Strong and Career Development Services have launched an innovative collaborative workshop, Team Building through Play: Developing Spirit and Delivering Results, a half-day program that uses play-based training to increase effective team collaboration in the workplace. Click here to view details >>
October 2009. Focus Group Regarding the Retirement and the Third Stage.
A focus group hosted by Susan Larson and co-facilitated with Deb Koen provided findings that will be used to enhance our programming related to Reinventing Your Life.
October 2, 2009. Career Development Services hosts International Visitor Leadership Program
Career Development Services facilitated the synthesis of the visit of the International Visitor Leadership Program hosted by the U.S. Department of State. On Friday, October 2, students and future leaders from South Africa visited Career Development Services. Deb Koen, President & CEO presented a program related to countering gender violence.
April 14, 2009. Career Development Services launches new website
Responding to a greater nationwide demand for talent management and career building resources, Career Development Services (CDS) launched a new website this April. The new site provides a comprehensive listing of career and talent management services offered by CDS, client testimonials, a listing of recommended career resources, as well as a treasure trove of timely and relevant Career Q & A articles authored by Deb Koen, President and CEO.
The site also offers self-assessments to help managers and career seekers target their career development needs:
Measure Your Talent Management
How Employable Are You?
“We’re thrilled about the launch of our new website," says Deb. "Especially during these challenging economic times, our website on career and talent management provides practical advice with immediate application. And, our team of experts can follow up with in-depth programming.”
March 24, 2009. Career Development Services' Annual "State of the Career" Address
Deb Koen of Career Development Services presented her annual "State of the Career" address at a career-scholarship fundraising event held at the iconic Little Theatre in Rochester, NY on March, 24, 2009.
Donors and prospective donors gathered to listen to Deb as she focused on two themes, “Chutes Happen” and “Abundance in Scarcity.”
The goal of the event was to raise funds for the Career Scholarship Fund, which fulfills Career Development Services' mission of providing career development opportunities for everyone and to maximize potential regardless of ability to pay for services.
January, 2009. Deb Koen featured in video interview with Gannett's Democrat & Chronicle
President and CEO Deb Koen was one of seven experts in a video interview published online by the Gannett's Democrat & Chronicle. The video addressed how individuals may cope in a down economy. Deb's advice for a career change? Know yourself. Get going! And build bridges.
January, 2009. Deb Koen quoted by HerRochester
President and CEO Deb Koen was quoted in an article by HerRochester, a Gannett Democrat & Chronicle publication that celebrates the women of Rochester, NY.