Benefits
- Career Development Quarterly, NCDA's journal includes the latest information in career development research and practice.
- Career Developments, the new NCDA magazine, is a themed publication offering articles that balance a broad vision with practical applications. Published four times per year, each issue offers a focused article on a select theme, a feature article on a prominent NCDA event, specific content for five departments, and four regular columns.
- NCDA's Website provides updated information about NCDA activities and links to other important career websites. Career Convergence is NCDA's online magazine for both members and the general public. NCDA members are invited to submit articles to Career Convergence to share their expertise and ideas.
- Email Announcements: Upcoming events, breaking news, relevant programs, state/regional notices, and member surveys are periodically sent via email
- The Career Resource Store offers career development publications that are available to members at discounted prices.
- Annual Conference that provides exciting keynoters, over 75 CE-approved program sessions, and provides opportunities for networking with many career professionals.
- Professional Development Institutes provide opportunities for continuing education at the annual conference and occasionally at state and regional locations.
- Liability Insurance is available to NCDA members whose practice is limited to career services through the ACA Insurance Trust. Call 800-347-6647 X284 for more information.
- Networking Opportunities are endless with thousands of career development professionals who are members of state divisions and NCDA.
- Mentoring Program links members in a mutually beneficial learning situation that fosters professional growth. Members with over five years career development experience can apply to be Mentors. Members seeking to expand their knowledge and skills can apply to be Mentees.
- Professional Recognition can be achieved by applying for the Special Membership Categories . These categories include the Fellow, the Master Career Counselor (MCC), and the Master Career Development Professional (MCDP). Recognition awards and monetary grants are conferred annually to members, including graduate students, whose practical or theoretical contribution to the field is note-worthy.
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Career Developments Magazine
Career Developments is a themed publication offering articles that balance a broad vision with practical applications. All NCDA members receive this as a benefit of membership. Learn more about Career Developments.
Additional Offers for NCDA Members:
Occasionally NCDA members can gain benefits in other organizations based on their NCDA membership. One such offer is now available from VECAP: The Vocational Evaluation and Career Assessment Professionals Association (VECAP) is a non-profit organization committed to improving and advancing the fields of vocational evaluation and career assessment services. VECAP is now offering a 50% discount on their membership for NCDA members. They even offer a New Professional membership for anyone new to NCDA. Visit the VECAP website for details and an application.
