CDAP 31st Annual Convention Invitation

Below is the invitation to the 31st Annual Convention of the Career Development Association of the Philippines (CDAP). The Program follows. They was emailed to me as a document (Microsoft word) but can't be blogged here since only Images are bloggable. It's unfortunate because it's a signed document which I can't upload here. Once the jpeg format is sent (scanned) I shall blog it immediately. One thing I notice though is that there is no physical address in the invitation letter, although there is a telephone number to call and fax back your reply. (Today August 14, 2008 CDAP has emailed a pdf copy of their invite and a document on the program of the convention. They have the following physical addresses which I will be posting above their invite date below.) Happy reading!

Placement Office
2/F Social Sciences Building
Ateneo de Manila University
Loyola Heights, Katipunan, QC
(632)426-6077

Career & Placement Office
St. Scholastica's College Manila
2560 Leon Guinto St., Malate Manila
(632) 524-7686 local 257
Telefax (632) 536-6354

July 25, 2008


Dear Colleague,

Warm greetings from the Career Development Association of the Philippines!

We are inviting you to attend the 31st Annual Convention/Workshop with the theme: “Empowering the Filipino to take Ownership of the Future”. This is scheduled on September 4-5, 2008 at the Traders Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, Manila.

We have prepared activities that we hope will enhance your knowledge, skills and attitude competencies for better delivery of career services to benefit our students/officemates. The topics are of great importance to CEO’s, CD and OD practitioners, DepED, CHED and TESDA Stakeholders, Career Guidance Counselors, teachers and all those who maybe interested in plotting the future of the workplace. Application for your participation on official time is presently being undertaken with DepED, CHED and TESDA and we will be sending said endorsements upon request.

The Convention Fee of Php3,800 covers participation, materials, food and certificate. It does not include live-in hotel accommodation. Other Fees such as Php350.00 for annual dues of old members and Php600.00 membership fee for new members can be paid separately. For your convenience, you may deposit your Convention and other fees to any Security Bank branch for Career Development of the Philippines, Inc., De La Rosa Branch, Current Account No. 601-023740-001 and fax / send processed deposit slip with your registration form to 819-1001.

For inquiries, please call the Secretariat at 524-7686 local 257/258 and look for Ms. France Sumang. We eagerly look forward to being with you on September 4-5. God bless!

Warm regards,



Mrs. Chit J. Concepcion
CDAP President

REPLY SLIP (kindly fax to 426-6077 or 536-6354 or 819-1001)

We are sending participants to the CDAP Annual Convention and Workshop.
Name/s Position





We will fax/email deposit slip with the amount of Php ____________ which we deposited to the CDAP Current Account.

Name of Sender:
School / Organization:
Address:
Contact Number/s:
E-mail Address:

The Program is as follows:
CDAP 31ST ANNUAL CONVENTION / WORKSHOP
Theme: “Empowering the Filipino to Take Ownership of the Future”
Traders Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, Manila
September 4-5, 2008

Day 1 - September 4, 2008 – Thursday

Officer of the Day - AM Session - Ms. Tina Garcia, CDAP Board Member

7:00 – 8:30 Registration/ Snacks

8:30 – 9:20 Invocation/National Anthem – St. Paul University Q.C. Chorale
Welcome address and Presentation of Participants – Dr. Joyce M. Dy,
CDAP Vice President
Presidential Address – Mrs. Chit Concepcion, CDAP President

9:20 – 10:10 Introduction of the Keynote Speaker – Mrs. Chit Concepcion,
CDAP President
Keynote Speech – Mr. Joselito G. Nera
President, Philippine Society for Training and Development

10:10- 10:50 Introduction of the Plenary Speaker – Dr. Elvira Irene Ramos,
CDAP Past President
Plenary Speech – “Revisiting Filipino Values for Career Development”
Fr. Rolando de la Rosa, OP
Rector/President – University of Santo Tomas

10:50 – 11:55 Reactors’ Forum
• Public School Sector – Dr. Nilo Rosas, PRC Commissioner
• Private School Sector
• Industry, HR Sector – Mr. Ric Abadesco, PMAP President

Officer of the Day - PM Session - Ms. Mari Jose, CDAP PR Officer

12:00 – 1:30 Lunch / Fellowship
Brass Band

1:30 – 3:00 CDAP Business Meeting
• President’s Report
• Treasurer’s Report
• Open Forum – facilitated by Ms. Tina Garcia, CDAP Board Member

3:00 – 4:15 Introduction of Paper Presenters – Ms. Mari Jose, CDAP PR Officer
Paper Presentation of Research Studies on Career Guidance &
Career Development
• School Setting – Dr. Carmen Pabiton, DLSU
• Industry Setting – Dr. Ma.Victoria Q. Caparas, UA&P

4 :15 – 5 :00 Open Forum

Day 2 September 5, 2008 – Friday
Officers of the Day:
AM Session: Dr. Elvira Irene G. Ramos, CDAP Past President
PM Session: Ms. Ces Regaya, CDAP Ex-officio President

7:00 – 8:00 am Registration
8:00 – 8:30 am Plenary/Assembly
8:30 - 4:15 PM Concurrent Workshops

Workshop 1 -Customizing Career Intervention Programs in Response to the School’s Objectives by Ms. Chit Concepcion, Director, ATENEO Placement Office

Workshop 2 – Integrating Career Education in the Academic Curriculum by Dr. Joyce M. Dy, Asst. Professor, University of Asia & the Pacific, School of Education & Human Development

Workshop 3 - Enhancing Career Well-being through Innovative Strategies by Ms. Geraldine Baricaua, Vice President, San Beda College, Alabang Hills Campus

4:15- 4:45 pm Closing Ceremonies