The Canadian Vocational Association (CVA) is delighted to announce the addition of two distinguished professionals to its Board of Directors. These new members bring a wealth of experience and expertise that will enhance the CVA’s mission to shape skills, education and employment best practice across the world.

Joining the Board are Shannon Kloet and Bruno Chauvel. Their combined knowledge and dedication to vocational education will be invaluable as the CVA continues to support post-secondary and secondary education, business and industry and government officials.

Shannon Kloet

Shannon has been creating educational and competency-based training programs for the Canadian cannabis industry since 2015, playing a key role in developing Canada’s first university course on medical cannabis production under the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR). Utilizing advanced online technologies and proven training methodologies, she has trained thousands of clients both in-person and online. 

Bruno Chauvel

Bruno is a specialist in vocational training engineering and labor market analysis with 25 years of international experience. As a DACUM facilitator, he has consulted on technical and vocational education development projects in diverse regions, including Africa, the Middle East, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Europe.  He excels in leading multicultural teams to analyze skills needs, design training systems, implement certifications and training programs.

The CVA’s President, Tim Loblaw, expressed his enthusiasm about the new directors: “We are thrilled to welcome Shannon Kloet and Bruno Chauvel to our Board of Directors. Their expertise and passion for vocational education will undoubtedly help us to further our mission and expand our impact.”

The Canadian Vocational Association is committed to promoting high standards and continuous improvement in vocational education and training. The addition of Shannon Kloet and Bruno Chauvel to the Board of Directors is a significant step towards achieving these goals and ensuring that the CVA remains at the forefront of vocational education in Canada and worldwide.

To better understand their vision and goals for their new roles, we asked Shannon Kloet and Bruno Chauvel a few questions.

 

What motivated you to join the Board of Directors at the Canadian Vocational Association?

Shannon Kloet 

My motivation stems from over 20 years of experience in the university sector and the past 9 years of developing training and education programs within the cannabis industry. Attending numerous Dacum sessions has shown me the power of this process in creating comprehensive training programs. My background in higher education and familiarity with the Dacum process equips me to contribute effectively to the board and to help achieve our shared goals.

Bruno Chauvel

I was already following CVA’s publications and was impressed by the dedication of the board members who were determined to spread the DACUM method well beyond North America, in a variety of linguistic contexts and in a wide range of skills development systems.

In recent years, I have been certified as a DACUM facilitator by John Avery and Pierre Morin. After participating in the Board’s strategic summit in 2023, I was honoured to be invited on board as an international member.

 

How do you plan to leverage your previous experience in your new role at the CVA?

Shannon Kloet 

My motivation stems from over 20 years of experience in the university sector and the past 9 years of developing training and education programs within the cannabis industry. Attending numerous Dacum sessions has shown me the power of this process in creating comprehensive training programs. My background in higher education and familiarity with the Dacum process equips me to contribute effectively to the board and to help achieve our shared goals.

Bruno Chauvel

Working as an independent consultant in international vocational training and labour markets development, I have been immersed in a wide variety of entrepreneurial and learning cultures.

In my job, empirical practices often show good results if they are adapted to socio-economic contexts.

Having grown up in Europe, in a country where rationality and reason have such a prominent place, my role has often been that of a mediator between several worlds: world of work, local cultures, languages, world of learning, world of applied educational research.

Today I’m willing to help the CVA to make the DACUM methodology known even more widely, and to take up the challenge of learning & skills in as many vocational contexts as possible.

 

What are your primary goals for your tenure on the CVA Board?

Shannon Kloet

Discover new business applications for the Dacum process

• Establish a global presence for the CVA
• Seek funding to enable HR professionals to undergo Dacum training

These goals are aimed at enhancing the reach and impact of the CVA, while ensuring that HR professionals have access to valuable training resources.

Bruno Chauvel

Sustainable, climate-resilient and realistic reform of competence-based training schemes and systems are the main drivers in my work.

I’m determined to bring context-relevant solutions and results to CVA’s international partnerships emerging in the parts of the world where this lucky life has taken me. 

 

 

The CVA is confident that Shannon Kloet and Bruno Chauvel will bring fresh perspectives and valuable insights that will further the organization’s mission to promote and improve vocational education in Canada.

The CVA is seeking passionate and dedicated professionals to join our Board of Directors. As a board member, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of vocational education and training in Canada.

We are looking for individuals with expertise in education, workforce development, industry relations, or related fields who are eager to contribute to our mission. By joining the CVA Board, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact, collaborate with like-minded professionals, and help drive innovation in vocational education.

If you are committed to advancing vocational training and want to be part of an organization dedicated to making a difference, we encourage you to contact us.

Help us shape the future of vocational education in Canada!

 

May 2024