An Invitation from the NCDA President

A BRIDGE TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE

Every year we come together to acquire new skills, learn about new advances in our field, and to network with cherished friends and make new ones. The National Career Development Conference is a time when we recommit ourselves both professionally and personally as we continue inspiring careers and empowering lives.

As President of NCDA, it is with much enthusiasm that I invite you to participate in the 2010 NCDA Global Conference in San Francisco, California, June 30 - July 2, with Pre-conference activities starting on June 29th.

The theme of the 2010 Conference is NCDA, "A Bridge to a Brighter Future." There has never been a time when the needs of our clients, customers, and students have been as great as now when people in our country are experiencing economic stress and an uncertain and confusing labor market. Meeting the demands of the people we serve is challenging and we need all the knowledge, techniques, and skills we can muster to provide the exemplary service they deserve and expect. 

The professional development institutes and learning sessions will be focused on practice with solid information and new approaches that we can take away and use. We will also have an International Symposium where we will meet professionals from many other countries around the world.

The conference location has one of the most beautiful and scenic views in the world. Luxury and location converge in perfect balance at Hyatt Regency San Francisco. The only Four-Diamond downtown San Francisco hotel situated right on the Embarcadero waterfront, you can enjoy immediate access to both the Financial District and the city's most famous attractions. You'll find the historic Ferry Building on one side of this outstanding hotel, the ferry to Alcatraz and the Bay on the other, and stunning views all around. With so many options, you may choose to wander through Chinatown to Fisherman's Wharf, shop in Union Square or board the cable cars for a riding tour of the city. What a wonderful place to celebrate the Fourth of July!

Be sure to check out the links to your right for more information about the conference.

We'll be looking forward to seeing you in San Francisco.

Cheers,

Pat Schwallie-Giddis
NCDA President

 

 

 

 

 

Participant Benefits

• Network with hundreds of career practitioners and educators
• Access to over 250 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

Graduate Students wishing to benefit from participating in the conference are encouraged to

• attend all receptions, including the Graduate Student networking opportunity on Thursday evening
• watch for special sessions just for graduate students, such as "Developing Your Career" which teaches you to get published and get involved
• read the article in Career Convergence "Tips for Graduate Students" by Kevin Glavin

 

Collaborating Organizations

• America's Career Resource Network (ACRNA)

• The Association of Computer-Based Systems for Career Information (ACSCI)

• National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP)

• National Career Development Association (NCDA)

• The Society for Vocational Psychology (SVP)

• Vocational Evaluation and Career Assessment Professionals (VECAP)