An Invitation from the president

As we look ahead to the summer, I am pleased to invite you to join us in Atlanta, GA for the 2012 NCDA Global Career Development Conference, from June 21-23rd. Set in the birthplace of Martin Luther King, Jr., the conference theme is Building on the Dream. As always, the high quality of conference sessions and PDIs will enhance your knowledge and strengthen your skills.

The conference hotel is the Hyatt Regency on PeachTree Street. (Click on "Hotel & Travel" on the right side bar for details). Atlanta is easy to access by flight or car. Known as the capital of the New South, Atlanta offers wonderful opportunities for you and your family. The Atlanta Braves will be playing at home during the conference. The world famous Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca Cola are within walking distance of each other. For a taste of history, visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center and the home of his birth. If you like adventure, consider Six Flags Over Georgia, Zoo Atlanta or the famous Stone Mountain. Other discoveries await at the High Museum of Art, the Carter Presidential Center, the Atlanta Botanical Garden and the Woodruff Arts Center. Bring your family with you!

Come learn, experience, give back see the Service Opportunity below), enjoy old friends and make new ones at the 2012 NCDA Global Career Development Conference in Atlanta, June 21-23rd. Be sure to check back for updated links on the right for more information about the conference and all of the exciting events that we have planned.

See you there!

Deb Osborn
NCDA President 2011-12

Service opportunity:

NCDA has partnered with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta to offer 4 exciting opportunities for interested conference attendees to offer interactive career development activities to teens in the summer College Bound program ages 13-16.

When?  June 21, 2012

Time?  8:30 am pick up at hotel  (transportation  provided);            9:30am -11:30am  activity sessions; 12noon  return to hotel

Where? Warren / Holyfield Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta

What will we do? Teens will choose 2 of the following sessions to attend.  Each session will be 1 hour in length (All materials will be provided):

1. Holland Party Game with group discussion – career choices
2. Your Personality type and online career research- iPads and wireless connections provided
3.  Small group  career discussions/advising with use of occupational career card sorts provided
4. Entering the Job Scene?  - Job search skills training 

How do I sign up? Karen Walker, Associate Director for Georgia State Univesity Career Services  is coordinating all volunteers, activities and transportation needs. Reserve your volunteer space by e-mail to:   krwalker@gsu.edu

Each volunteer needs  to provide the following information to Karen: 1)Name;  2)Institution/Organization;   3)Phone number (best for you to be reached at);   4)e-mail
All volunteers will receive information packets to secure choice of training sessions and details needed to make this a fun and enjoyable learning and sharing service project.

DEADLINE for sign up:  June 11, 2012  5pm              

                       

     

 

Join the Fun!

Check out the 2011 NCDA Global Career Development Conference photos!  Don't miss out on the fun in 2012!

 

Conference Registration Brochure

The website has the most up-to-date information by clicking on the Agenda on your right-hand sidebar.  However,  you can also download the following: 2012 Conference Registration Form or 2012 Registration Brochure.

Participant Benefits

• Network with over 1000 career practitioners and educators
• Access to over 160 high quality presentations, discussions, and workshops
• Access to the latest technology, products, and professional resources in career development
• Opportunity to become involved with professional development activities
• Opportunity to improve individual career counseling or career development skills

 

Collaborating Organizations

The National Career Development Association (NCDA) wishes to acknowledge the following organizations for collaborating with us:

• Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD)

• Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling (CERIC)

• National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP)

• National Employment Counseling Association (NECA)

• The Society for Vocational Psychology (SVP)

• Vocational Evaluation and Career Assessment Professionals (VECAP)

• Georgia Career Development Association (GCDA)