Training Innovations is pleased to announce that we will be expanding our services in the Sea to Sky Corridor by opening a small office in Whistler. Over the past year we have been experiencing increased demand for employment services in the Corridor. We have recently come to agreement with Service Canada to expand our existing Howe Sound ERC contract and are planning to open a new office in the fall. We will continue offering outreach services on a weekly basis in Whistler until the center is open.

Tannis Goddard was invited to deliver four presentations at the AACC National Conference in Hobart, Tasmania in March 2008. The theme of the conference is "Career Landscape: From Island to Global". Tannis will be sharing her expertise in online career counselling and how to construct individual career stories in a global environment.

Training Innovations is happy to announce that the North Shore Employment Resource Centre is now open! Visit our new North Shore office located at:

207 - 255 West 1st Street
North Vancouver, BC V7M 3G8

Services available Monday to Friday 10-4. Drop in or call for an appointment at 604.929.1730.

Training Innovations is pleased to announce that we're opening an Employment Resource Centre (ERC) in North Vancouver. We have recently completed negotiations with Service Canada and are scheduled to open on February 4, 2008.

Training Innovations has been recognized by the Canadian Immigrant Magazine as one of 2007’s Top Employers for Workplace Diversity. As a small company, we are always looking for individuals with diverse skills, knowledge and experience to help us maintain our innovative culture and grow our business. We are thrilled to be selected for this award. Thank you to our employee Donika Madjirova for independently nominating us for this award.

Tannis Goddard was invited to present at the International Association for Educational and Vocational Guidance Conference (IAEVG) in Padova, Italy from September 4-6, 2007. This conference brings together academics and practitioners from around the world for an exchange of ideas on how to integrate and to handle diversity in educational and vocational guidance. Tannis is sharing her expertise in Online Career Counselling.

Congratulations to Tannis Goddard for her successful nomination to the ENET Society Board of Directors. Tannis will represent ENET at the Labour Market Development Agreement (LMDA) Alliance and will act as National and International Liaison for ENET. Tannis is committed to helping the organization form a strong voice for career practitioner professional development over the coming year as BC's certification process is implemented.

Tannis Goddard was invited to present at this national conference taking place in Seattle from July 6-8, 2007. Tannis is delivering a full day session in the Professional Development Institute (PDI) called “e-Volving Practice: Designing & Integrating Collaborative Online Career Development Services”. Tannis is also delivering a workshop called “Facilitated Online Career Development Services: Myths, Realities & Emerging Trends”.

The 2007 BC Career Development Awards of Excellence were awarded to two BC individuals in honour of inspirational leadership and excellence in assisting others develop and move forward in their careers. The Individual Category (shared) was awarded to Tannis Goddard, Founder and President of Training Innovations and Gregg Taylor, President of Transitions Career and Business Consultants Inc. Tannis was recognized for her passionate and dynamic role of educator and entrepreneur and her dedication to leading with integrity and vision. Congratulations Tannis!

Tannis Goddard and Maria Starosta were invited to speak at this national conference taking place in Toronto from April 16-18, 2007. Their presentation, “e-Volving Practice: Designing and Delivering Engaging Online Career Development Solutions” will explore how career management and human resources professionals can maintain high touch values using high tech delivery.