Feature Article
03/01/2010
ACA Advocacy Competencies: A Social Justice Framework for Counselors
Book Review by Marilyn Maze
Advocacy is an important part of counseling, and is especially important in career counseling. With the help of Mark Pope and Joseph Pangelinan, this new book published by the American Counseling Association offers a fresh look at advocacy competencies needed by career counselors.
K-12
03/01/2010
A World of Possibilities: Career Development for Gifted Students
By Jennifer Kass & Marion Cavallaro
Although gifted students may seem to have the internal resources to navigate the career counseling process on their own with little counseling intervention, they have unique needs that school counselors should be aware of to best serve this population.
Post-Secondary
03/01/2010
Not Just for Seniors! Connecting First-Year College Students to Career Services
By Diane Farrell
Everyone expects seniors will be concerned about careers. But how do we reach freshmen who also need our assistance? When orientations and everyday marketing weren't working well enough, the career center developed a partnership with the Director of General Education, leading to a 52% increase in career counseling sessions with freshmen.
Non-Profit
03/01/2010
How a Nonprofit Agency Helps Latinos Thrive in Adams County, Colorado
By Mariela Michael
This article will discuss the old ideas that Latinos have encountered for many years. Ideas such as Latinos are not interested in education, they cannot speak English and there are no supports for Latino adults. A program to help Latinos overcome many of these career obstacles will be discussed.
Independent
03/01/2010
Coaching Clients in Identifying Skills
By Tim Lutenski
Career specialists assisting clients looking for work or making career decisions must help them in identifying their major skills, understanding the significance of these skills, and using them to build a successful career and work life. A critical task for career professionals is helping clients to recognize and communicate key career skills and align them with work that provides personal satisfaction and fulfillment.
Organizations
03/01/2010
The Personal Branding Process
By Susan Chritton
There is a lot of buzz in the market these days about Personal Branding. For many it feels gimmicky or like a slick marketing trick to once again make you feel like you are missing something if you don't have your own personal brand. The savvy career development professional knows that personal branding is neither a gimmick nor a trick, it is a concept that has taken hold and is being used extensively in the business world.
Government
02/01/2010
The Association of Counselors and Educators in Government (ACEG)
By Don Hill
Learn more about the Association of Counselors and Educators in Government (ACEG)! The ACEG is a division of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and is comprised of counselors and educators who work with members of the Armed Services and their families (active duty or retired) and civilian employees of the Department of Defense and other government agencies.
Special Columns
03/01/2010
Making Work Work for the Highly Sensitive Person
Book Review by Rachel A. Klein
As counselors and coaches we have all encountered clients who seem to be dramatically more susceptible to daily workplace frustrations than the average employee. This book offers targeted tools for working with these "highly sensitive" clients, yet ultimately offers salient advice for us all.
NCDA News
03/01/2010
Leadership Academy V
By Mary Ann Powell
Now starting its fifth year, the NCDA Leadership Academy offers members a unique professional development opportunity.
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