Dear Colleagues,
We warmly invite you to join us in Anaheim for the 2027 National Career Development Association Conference, centered on the theme “Advancing Opportunity: Career Development as a Catalyst for Social & Economic Justice.” This gathering represents more than a professional convening—it is a shared commitment to advancing dignity, opportunity, and meaningful futures for all. Together, we will explore how career development serves as a powerful force for equity, mobility, and systemic change.
In Anaheim, you will engage with thought leaders, practitioners, and advocates who are shaping the future of our field. Through dynamic keynote sessions, interactive workshops, and collaborative discussions, we will examine how to expand access to education and employment, address systemic barriers, and promote inclusive, community-centered practices. Our collective work reflects a core belief: that opportunity is not scarce, and that equitable systems can—and must—be intentionally designed.
The conference will highlight critical areas including economic justice, advocacy and policy influence, innovation in workforce development, and the integration of diverse voices into practice. Whether you are focused on counseling, workforce development, research, or leadership, you will gain practical tools and strategies to transform insight into action. This is an opportunity to strengthen partnerships, share knowledge, and advance solutions that create lasting impact.
We hope you will join us in Anaheim as we come together to reimagine what is possible for individuals and communities. Your voice, expertise, and commitment are essential to this movement. Together, we can ensure that career development continues to be a catalyst for fairness, mobility, and hope.
Bret Anderson, Ph.D., CCC, CCSP, OWDS, AFC
NCDA President, 2026-27