Using GenAI in Career Counseling: A Primer for Career Service Providers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how employers hire job candidates and how job seekers explore career opportunities and conduct job searches. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into career planning and job search, it is essential for Career Service Providers (CSPs) to understand how to use generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, ethically, responsibly, and effectively throughout the counseling process. This professional development workshop provides practical demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and real-world case studies to help you leverage generative AI to enhance your counseling services, improve client engagement, and support job seekers as they navigate job search challenges in today's fast-paced, highly competitive, and constantly evolving labor market.

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Workshop at a Glance

  • August 14, 2026, Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time

  • 4-Hour Live Virtual Workshop

  • Live demonstrations of practical counseling applications

  • Interactive exercises

  • GenAI prompt workbook included

  • Certificate of completion

Skills You Will Gain

  • Understanding of underlying GenAI technology

  • How to use GenAI throughout the career counseling process

  • Benefits of using GenAI in the career counseling process

  • How to write prompts and the role of creativity in the prompt writing process

  • Ethical and responsible use of GenAI in the career counseling process

Agenda

  • Part 1 - Introduction

  • Part 2 - What is AI & GenAI?

  • Part 3 - Creativity & Resilience in Counseling With AI

  • Part 4 - Prompt Writing

  • Part 5 - GenAI Prompts for the Counseling Cycle

  • Part 6 - A Changing Profession

  • Part 7 - What Do You Think?

Instructor Biography

Rob is a Certified Career Counselor (CCC) and Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) through the National Career Development Association (NCDA). He has a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. With over 20 years of experience, Rob has helped college students, veterans, and working professionals with career, work adjustment, and mental health counseling. Rob is also a PMI-certified project and risk management professional and works as an AI project consultant. He earned a master’s degree in industrial engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Rob has held technical, consulting, and senior leadership roles at global companies like Oracle and AT&T. He combines his expertise in career development, technology, risk management, and AI to help people and organizations make informed career and workforce decisions.

Workshop Price - $125 includes workbook and certificate

Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Cancellations made 5 or more days before the workshop will receive a full refund.

  • Cancellations made 3–4 days before the workshop will receive a credit toward a future workshop.

  • No refunds are available within 48 hours of the workshop due to limited seating.

  • If the workshop is canceled by the presenter, participants will receive a full refund or may transfer to a future session.

  • This workshop is designed for career counselors, career coaches, rehabilitation counselors, workforce development professionals, higher education staff, social workers, and others interested in using AI to enhance career services.

  • The workshop is conducted online using Microsoft Teams. Registered participants will receive connection instructions before the event.

  • Yes. Your registration includes an AI workbook that can be downloaded as a PDF file once the workshop begins.

  • No. The workshop is designed for beginners as well as professionals who want to expand their knowledge of AI applications in career counseling.

  • Yes. Participants will have opportunities to ask questions via their microphones throughout the workshop and participate in interactive exercises.

  • No.

  • Yes. Continuing education credits for NCDA is under review.

  • A computer or tablet:

    • High-speed internet connection

    • Speakers or headphones

    • Microphone

    • Camera optional

  • Yes. Group registrations are welcome. Please contact us regarding group discounts for organizations registering multiple participants.

  • Yes. Live demonstrations will show how generative AI can support career counseling while emphasizing ethical, responsible, and client-centered use.

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