2024 Virtual Event

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Resources for Advocacy in Career Development

North America Career Week Slide Deck

Advocacy in Action: Amplifying Career Development in a Changing World

Watch this FREE virtual event as we celebrated the vital role of career development professionals in shaping the future of work. The collaboration brings together leading organizations from across North America and beyond to highlight current advocacy efforts and the importance of career development in today's rapidly changing world.

North American partners, NCDA, CCDF and CERIC hosted an engaging panel discussion featuring dynamic career development leaders. They explore key advocacy initiatives from Canada, the US and globally that seek to bring greater awareness to the value of career development and the vital work of career development professionals. This will include a focus on how you can become part of these initiatives.

The event aims to affirm and celebrate the contributions of career development professionals, offering hope and positivity amidst the challenges faced. We will provide insights into emerging trends and issues such as AI, mental health, and the need for decent jobs, while empowering attendees with ideas and opportunities to advocate for the future of work. 

Presentation Descriptions and Speaker Biographies

Marty Apodaca, MA, LPCC, CCC, NCC is a Senior Counselor at the University of New Mexico’s (UNM) Student Health and Counseling where he assists his clients in exploring the intersections of career and mental health. Marty is the President of NCDA (Oct. 1).  His past NCDA roles include being the Trustee-at-Large for Leadership Academy and a co-associate editor for the Features section of NCDA's web magazine, Career Convergence. He also served on the President’s Strategic Planning committee and is an alumnus of Leadership Academy. Marty is an active board member and former president of the NMCDA. Marty has also been faculty at two Career Construction Institutes and offers supervision and guidance to UNM staff and graduate students who use the Career Construction Interview with clients. Marty has publications in the Career Development Quarterly, Career Planning and Adult Development Network, Career Convergence and has been published in the Journal of Individual Psychology, Teaching and Supervision in Counseling, and ACA’s VISTAS web magazine. Marty received his BA in English and MA in Counseling from UNM. Marty is a Professional Clinical Counselor, Certified Career Counselor, and National Certified Counselor. At UNM, Marty has received the People Appreciate Wonderful Staff Award and was recognized as an American Indian Student Services Campus Partner. 

Keka DasGupta believes in moving people from helpless to helpful through a powerful, free currency called: gratitude. As a 20-year award-winning PR/marketing veteran, Keka has dedicated her entire working life to studying the emotional undercurrents that connect people to people, and people to brands. This mom-of-two, has worked with such globally recognized brands as: IKEA, Nike, Disney, American Express and many other Fortune 500s. Her clients have also included various schools and boards of education. Moreover, Keka has served as an instructor at the Schulich Executive Education Centre (SEEC), Schulich School of Business, York University. Today, Keka heads up multiple entrepreneurial ventures. She has founded a platform called the “Art of Life-ing,” and she runs Gratitude workshops across North America for both students (with an anti-bullying focus) and corporate audiences (with a focus on building happy corporate cultures). She is also the Vice Chair of CERIC’s Board of Director’s, helping the national charity to advance career development in Canada through education, research and advocacy. 

Bella Doswell is an award winning, Certified (Ontario, Canada) and Registered (UK) Career Development Professional, Bella brings 18 years’ experience in helping Clients confidently market their skills and talents to employers. With extensive training in psychology, mental health counselling, occupational testing, HR process and facilitation, she holds a subject-specific Master’s degree in Career Development and Coaching Studies from the University of Warwick, one of the top 10 research-led universities in the UK. She has international career coaching experience working in the UK, the UAE and since 2012, for Clients in Canada. Currently based in the UK, she is working remotely for a Canadian HR Consultancy in Toronto, providing Outplacement services. Bella is the Co-Architect of the global #SoMuchMoreThanTalkingAboutJobs campaign, which reached 1.6 million hits in 2024. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the role of CDPs for friends, professional allies and the public. A passionate advocate for CDPs and vociferous global networker, you can also find her writing about CDP advocacy issues in CDP Thought For The Week, posted every Monday on LinkedIn.  

Dr. Candy Ho is an international award-winning career development educator and scholar whose expertise is recognized globally through keynotes, consulting, and other engagements. Her insights have been featured in prestigious media outlets including BNN Bloomberg, The Globe and Mail, Financial Post, Canadian Business, National Post, and CTV News. Originally from Hong Kong, she currently serves as Chancellor’s Research Chair at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU), while also teaching in KPU’s Educational Studies department and in Douglas College's Career Development Practitioner Program. Candy is Past Chair of CERIC, a Canadian charitable organization that advances education and research in career counselling and career development, in order to increase the economic and social well-being of Canadians.

Sareena Hopkins is the Executive Director of the Canadian Career Development Foundation (CCDF), Sareena works in Canada and internationally to strengthen the reach and impact of career development. With her team at CCDF, she moves from ideas to action in areas of public policy, research and development, capacity building and advocacy. Sareena has been instrumental in a wide range of strategic leadership initiatives in Canada and internationally, including the development of our field’s Competency Framework, Code of Ethics, and approach to national certification. She is Chair of the International Centre for Career Development and Public Policy and is an active member of the Forum of Labour Market Ministers’ National Advisory Panel on Labour Market Information. In 2014, Sareena was awarded the International Gold Medal for Leadership in Career Development. Sareena lives, works, and plays (most of the time!) in Ottawa with her partner and a poorly behaved, but extremely sweet cat.  

Katherine Jennick is a UK-based Career Development Professional, Mentor, and Educator, who is passionate about using a strength-based approach to help people realise how amazing they are.  In 2019, she developed and founded What’s your strength?®  which started as a pack of cards to empower teenagers. It has evolved into a series of award-winning resources for young people, adults, and individuals with additional needs. As well as the abundance of strength-based resources, Katherine also offers 1:1 career guidance for young people and runs collaborative creative workshops for a variety of different audiences.  Katherine’s creative and innovative approach is often recognised and celebrated. Her career is studded with accolades:  Co-architect of the #SoMuchMoreThanTalkingAboutJobs campaign celebrating the work of CDPs ; Finalist for Business and Product Innovation Award at FSB Small Business Awards 2023; Shortlisted for The Education Awards 2023 ; Finalist for Sole Trader Award at The Small Awards 2022 ; Winner at the Start Up Awards National Series 2022 ; Shortlisted for CDI Careers Adviser of the Year 2020; Developer of the interactive 'Skills Suitcase' for National Careers Week; Recognised for pioneering interactive resources in Government publications.  

Shelby McIntyre is a Career Counselor and Instructor at Pasadena City College and recently completed a year of service as Co-Chair of the NCDA Government Relations Committee. She is proud to work within the California Community College system - the largest system of higher education in the U.S., which accepts the top 100% of students and champions equity. She is also a former President of the California CDA and current member of their Public Policy & Legislation Committee. She holds a Certified Career Counselor credential from the NCDA Credentialing Commission. She earned her M.S. Counseling, College Counseling & Student Services from California State University, Northridge, and a B.A. in Cinema Studies, minors in Creative Writing & Music, from the University of Oregon. After experiencing her own career change from the film industry to the counseling profession, she is passionate about helping others navigate their career development process to find meaningful work. Her professional passions and interests include social justice/collective liberation, system intervention/collective action, civic engagement, bystander intervention, and student leadership.

All Hands on Deck: Preparing Students for the Future of Work by Building Partnerships with All Stakeholders

Presented by: Rebecca Dedmond and Steven Myers

As the workforce landscape continues to evolve, many career development challenges arise for students in the K-12 setting. In order to provide youth with meaningful career connections while they are in school, authentic learning experiences and partnerships need to be established with key stakeholders. This includes partnering with parents/guardians, business/industry leaders, community agencies and others. By increasing awareness and forming partnerships, counselors help students build career awareness, gain career exposure, and graduate with a myriad of career options, and a more informed life plan.

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PRESENTERS:

Rebecca Dedmond PhD., LPC, CCCE, GCDF is an Associate Professor and Director of the Master of Arts in School Counseling at The George Washington University. Her most current research focus is on the Freshman Transition (8th and 9th grade level). She has written and validated the Freshmen Transition Standards and established the Freshman Transition Initiative at the George Washington University.  Dr. Dedmond served as the Career Counseling Supervisor for the Commonwealth of Virginia where she established an comprehensive career guidance and counseling model. She has also served as a consultant to the World Bank, and began her career as a high school counselor. Dr. Dedmond is an NCDA Fellow and a leader with the Virginia Career Development Association. 

Steven Myers, LPC, NCC, CCSP, GCDF is a service learning resource teacher with Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). In this work, Steven provides district-level support by assisting schools with creating authentic learning experiences for all students through service learning initiatives. Prior to this role, Steven served as both a high school and middle school counselor with FCPS. He is an active member with both National Career Development Association and the Virginia Career Development Association.

In today’s fast-changing environment your voice matters more than ever. Join us for a free, dynamic webinar where we’ll show you how to harness FiscalNote and VoterVoice, two cutting-edge advocacy tools that will empower you to stay informed, mobilize your community, and influence decisions that shape the future of career development. 

Learn how to: 

• Track legislative developments in real time (before they hit the headlines) 
• Easily contact your lawmakers and rally others through grassroots campaigns 
• Access updates and insights that help you advocate for your state and profession 
• Be part of a collective force supporting education and career development nationwide 

Come see how easy — and impactful — your advocacy can be! 

Links shared during the session via chat include:

• NCDA Government Relations Committee: https://www.ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/govtrelations_contact 
• NCDA's VoterVoice dashboard: https://votervoice.net/NCDA/home  
• NCDA's State Divisions: https://www.ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/about_divisions  
• NCDA Membership: https://www.ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/membership_join

Presenter:

Elle O’Flaherty, JD, PCC, CCSP, is an executive coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Interlace Solutions Coaching. As Co-Chair of NCDA’s Government Relations Committee, she is passionate about helping members amplify their advocacy efforts and navigate today’s evolving policy landscape. A national leader in workforce development, Elle helps organizations and executives harness their strengths including those of ADHD and other neurodivergent minds. Before launching her coaching firm, Elle spent nearly 20 years as a federal attorney and trade negotiator, giving her unique insight into high-stakes leadership and government processes. She has trained Fortune 100, nonprofit, and political-level government leaders in decision-making, communication, and inclusive leadership. Her work has been featured by CBS News, Yahoo Finance, Medium, and Work Life by Atlassian. Elle holds a J.D. from William & Mary School of Law and a B.S. in journalism from James Madison University. 

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[original live webinar: April 2025]

Career Development Beyond Job Titles: How K-12 is Using Challenges to Prepare Students for an Exciting Future

Presented by: JP Michel

The old paradigm of matching high school students to job titles is no longer serving us. The realities of our changing world of work demands that we help students look beyond job titles to find inspiring challenges to work on. This new approach to career education is called the Challenge mindset. For the last 3 years, thousands of students have been using the Challenge mindset to explore challenges to solve, the companies working on them, the people who work there, and what they need to learn to be able to do that. Teachers, guidance counsellors and district leaders have been leading this transformation in hundreds of schools. During this presentation, participants will learn about how K-12 leaders are using career education to promote equity, inclusion and achievement. We will explore three case studies as well as discuss student impact. Practical strategies and Challenge mindset activities will be discussed.

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The Presenter:

JP Michel is on a mission to change the way we prepare people for their careers. He is the founder and head coach at SparkPath and creator of the challenge mindset. JP’s work on careers has been featured on the BBC, CBC and TFO. Since 2009, he has leveraged his experience coaching high-performing leaders to help hundreds of high-school students develop their potential, set meaningful career paths, and accomplish their goals. JP has an MSc in industrial-organizational psychology from the University of Manchester and is the recipient of the 2017 Outstanding Career Professional award from the Career Professionals of Canada.

This webinar is the second in a series focused on the importance of overall mental health and well-being as related to a person’s ability to break through career barriers. Throughout the series, panel members will share information on factors affecting accessibility and the ways in which career practitioners and employers can support people in gaining access to fulfilling work.  
 
Join our panelists as they share stories of how a sense of “otherness” has affected their mental health. They will share insights on what career practitioners can do to help clients with similar experiences break through career barriers and provide perspective to employers regarding the unique skills and extraordinary value that diversity can add to the workplace.  
 

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Presenters: 
 
Johnny Crowder is a suicide/abuse survivor, TEDx speaker, Billboard-charting heavy metal musician, and the Founder & CEO of Cope Notes, a text-based mental health platform that provides daily support to users in nearly 100 countries around the world. Armed with a decade of clinical treatment, a psychology degree from the University of Central Florida, and 10+ years of peer support and public advocacy through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Johnny’s youthful vigor for mental health has impacted millions of lives across the globe. 
 
Montreece Payton-Hardy is a staunch advocate for Accessibility, Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity – ABIDE. Her lived experience is foundational to her passion for creating greater digital inclusion and accessibility. Montreece is intentional and strategic in her approach to any subject. She possesses the education, training, and experience necessary to provide honest, candid perspectives on a variety of important issues as well as topics from her own intersectional realities: African Americans with Graduate Degrees, Single Working Mothers, People with Disabilities, and ... Vegans in Texas (aka Meat Country). 
 
Bonnie Violet is a trans femme genderqueer spiritual drag artist and digital chaplain. She is also a YouTuber and host of the A Queer Chaplain Podcast with series such as Drag and Spirituality, TranSpirit, and Faith Leaders. Bonnie Violet is co-host of Splintered Grace with her conservative Christian aunt and the At the CCC recovery podcast. Creator and founder of Allies Linked for the Prevention of HIV & AIDS (a.l.p.h.a.) and the annual Drag and Spirituality Summit. She has shared her experience strength and hope with HIV for 24 years, recovering from drugs, alcohol, and sexual assault among other things for 14 years in classrooms, community centers, churches, online, and pretty much anywhere else she is invited. As a queer chaplain, she is present with people in death and dying helping to lace one’s narrative with a spiritual thread to remind one of their resilience, strengthen faith in self, create serenity in the now, and instill hope for their future. Oh, and she does weddings, memorials, and other rituals in and out of drag. Learn more about Bonnie at: https://www.aqueerchaplain.org.
  
Moderator: 
 
Courtney Warnsman, PhD currently serves as NCDA’s Board Trustee for Private Practice, Business and Industry, and Agencies. A career development facilitator for nearly 20 years, she works at Austin Career Connections in Austin, Texas, delivering career transition and development services to individual clients across functional roles and industries. 

The live event was recorded October 23, 2023.

Members of NCDA’s Ethics Committee will share their work and seek to deepen attendees' knowledge of ethics. This webinar seeks to address ethical development and offer ethical case discussions as a way to promote critical thinking. The presenters will explore culture-based ethical dilemmas using case studies to highlight learning points.

Learning objectives for this session include: 

1. Recognize and address common ethical dilemmas and how they connect to legality and morality. 
2. Explain and expound on applicable ethical principles. 
3. Identify the issues inherent in the cases presented, develop a plan of action, and address ways to seek competence and professional development. 

Presenters: 

Azra Karajic Siwiec, PhD, LPC, is a counselor educator employed by Capella University. She has been working in the counselor education field for over 14 years and has served on NCDA’s Ethics Committee since 2015. She currently serves as the committee’s Co-Chair.  
 
Sharon K. Anderson, PhD, is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Programs at Colorado State University’s School of Education. She is currently a member of NCDA’s Ethics Committee. 

^{original webinar date: 8/31/2023}

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The NCDA 2021 Webinar series presents:

Ethics in the Pandemic:
What to Keep in Mind

Presented by: Members of the NCDA Ethics Committee

Members of the NCDA Ethics Committee will discuss ways to focus on ethical issues in everyday practice while dealing with our new ‘normal’. We will address aspects of ethical values and ethical best practices and how these relate to wellness, supervision, and consultation as well as virtual world and workplace norms.

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Presenter Information:

Azra Karajic Siwiec, PhD, LPC, is the co-chair of the NCDA Ethics Committee. She has worked as a professor of counseling for the last 13 years. She has presented at national, regional and state conferences and facilitated numerous professional development events for counselors and supervisors. She served as the President of the Ohio Career Development Association.

Sarah Patterson Mills, PhD, LPC, is the co-chair of the NCDA Ethics Committee and serves as the Assistant Dean of Counseling and Associate Professor in Counseling at Lindenwood University. She has over 15 years of experience working with a variety of clients across the lifespan, and a 7th-12th grade school counselor. She serves as the editor of Ethics in a Nutshell in Career Developments magazine.

Amanda Chenkin, M.Ed, LPC, NCC, CCC, is a member of the NCDA Ethics Committee. She has worked in career and workforce development for 15 years. Amanda currently has her own counseling practice and works in higher education. She also has been a program director in the nonprofit world.

Stacy Van Horn, PhD, LPC, is a member of the NCDA Ethics Committee and is a faculty member at the University of Central Florida. Prior to working as a counselor educator, she has worked as a school counselor for over 10 years. She has done numerous presentations at national, regional, state and local conferences and served as the President of the Florida Career Development Association.

While some areas of federal hiring are currently on hold, hiring continues in key fields such as defense, law enforcement, immigration, and public safety across multiple agencies. If you are working with students and clients interested in future federal opportunities in other fields, now is a good time to learn more about federal resume and interview requirements, as well as about how USAJOBS works so that you are prepared when current hiring freezes are lifted. 

The mission of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is "to fulfill President Lincoln’s promise to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors."  
  
Within VA, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) is one of three Administrations. The VBA helps service members transition out of military service, and assists Veterans with education, home loans, life insurance and much more. The VBA provides benefits and services to Veterans and their families in a responsive, timely and compassionate manner in recognition of their service to the nation.  
  
In this session, you will meet representatives of the VBA who will share guidance on federal resume writing and the USAJOBS website.  

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[original live webinar: May 2025]

Career development models are trending toward the inclusion of elementary instruction within the scope and sequence of career readiness programs, thereby, scaffolding these essential activities from an earlier age. By crafting these programs to include our youngest students, we can cultivate a generation of learners who are uniquely aware of the expectations and opportunities that lie ahead in the workforce. This presentation will discuss best practices for teaching career development in the elementary classroom, as well as offer ideas for doing so in alignment with rigorous state standards, daily activities and routines, and CTE partnerships. Such ideas are applicable to all educators, counselors, and curriculum directors working with k-12 students and staff. 

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About the Presenter

Madeline Liggett is an elementary teacher in the state of Michigan. She is beginning her fifth year of teaching, and her current position is in fourth grade. In order to promote career readiness at the elementary level, Madeline works closely with her local Independent School District and tech center. She also works on creating materials and lessons that align career development with academic content standards. She is currently attending Western Michigan University for her Master’s degree in Workforce Education and Development. Madeline’s end goal is to create her own academically-aligned career development curriculum for elementary students. 

Dr. Miyashiro will share his career journey with a backdrop of educational trends and policy leading to current initiatives of his district aligned to a vision of developing happy kids, living in healthy relationships, on a path to gainful employment. He'll share major learnings and pivots he’s made navigating high-stakes testing, community organizing and team development to drive innovation. His presentation will include the facts and data driving change along with three essential questions. 

Learning Outcomes:  

• Attendees will learn why relationships matter more than any lever in the Cajon Valley model and will see examples and hear strategies for developing these relationships.  
• Attendees will learn how community organizing and marketing led to win/win partnerships with private industry and government.  
• Attendees will learn about measuring what matters; hope, relevance and engagement - what and how data informed a shift for managers and staff. 

The session will begin with an overview of the historical events that have influenced Dr. Miyashiro's educational and leadership journey. Key learning outcomes will be segmented throughout the talk, integrated as essential questions at the end of each segment. Prompts will include reflection as learners co-identify, discuss and share-out areas of opportunity, prompted by the discussion, to drive change in their district, school or department. 
 
Presenter: 
 
Dr. David Miyashiro is a forward-thinking, award-winning education leader with a 20-year career spent revolutionizing learning approaches, education models, and school district capabilities in Southern California. As a digital pioneer, he has navigated districts into the hi-tech era, delivering numerous innovation “firsts,” for which he has garnered professional honors. Those include Superintendent of the Year and recognition from the White House and U.S. Department of Education as one of the “Top 35 District Leaders in Personalized Learning.” Districts under his leadership have also won awards, such as the California School Boards Association’s Golden Bell Award, the National School Boards Association’s Magna Award for Digital Learning, and the California Distinguished Schools Award. Dr. Miyashiro has a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy from UCLA, his master's in education technology and curriculum from Grand Canyon University, and bachelor's from Cal State Long Beach. 

^{This webinar was presented live on May 14th, 2024.}

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The old paradigm of matching students to job titles is no longer serving us. The realities of our changing world of work demand that we help students look beyond job titles. Instead, we can help them to find inspiring challenges to work on. This new approach to career exploration is called the Challenge mindset. During this presentation, participants will learn about how career services leaders are using a Challenge mindset to promote equity. When students are asked “What do you want to do?” their answers reflect what they already know, thus reinforcing their status quo. By helping students explore through the lens of job titles, they broaden their horizons and discover new possibilities. For the last 5 years, more than 50,000 students have used the Challenge mindset to explore challenges to solve, the companies working on them, the people who work there, and what they need to learn to be able to do that. Join this session to explore how higher education institutions are using this approach to get results with their students, and how you can experiment with this approach on your campus.

About the Presenter:
JP Michel partners with career advisors to unlock new career possibilities for confused students. JP’s work in leadership and career development helped him create the Challenge mindset, an approach to career exploration now used in hundreds of schools and postsecondary institutions. Over 50,000 have used the Challenge Cards to look beyond job titles and broaden their horizons. JP is a TEDx speaker and has a masters degree in industrial-organizational psychology.

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Dr. David Ford moderates this question-and-answer session with Dr. Jack Rayman, co-editor of Dr. John Holland’s Autobiography. Dr. Rayman briefly describes how the autobiography came about, and then dialogues with Dr. Ford with an emphasis on how Holland's Autobiography can powerfully inform the work of career counseling educators, researchers, and practitioners. The webinar concludes with a Q & A session for participants.

Learning Objectives:

1. Deepen your understanding of The Holland Theory. 
2. Explore Holland's personal career path from counseling practitioner, researcher, theoretician to author. As well as his work in relation to other contemporary theorists, especially Donald Super.
3. Discover the personal characteristics that led to Holland's success and the prominence of the Holland Theory in the field of Career Development.

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Presenter Information:

Dr. Jack R. Rayman is Senior Director Emeritus of Career Services and Affiliate Professor of Counseling Psychology and Education at Penn State University.  He is a long-time colleague and personal friend of Dr. Holland and was the Director of Career Services at Penn State University from 1983 to 2011.  He is the author of more than 40 journal articles and book chapters and has authored or coauthored four books for career services professionals including:  The Changing Role of Career Services (1993), Handbook for the College and University Career Center (1993), The Professional Counselor as Administrator (2006) and My Life with a Theory:  John L. Holland’s Autobiography and Theory of Careers (2020).  He is a Fellow of both the American Psychological Association (APA) Division of Counseling Psychology and the National Association for Colleges and Employers (NACE).   

David Julius Ford, Jr. holds a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, both from Wake Forest University. In May 2014, he earned his Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at Old Dominion University. Dr. Ford is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia and New Jersey. He is a Board-Certified Counselor (NCC) and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). Dr. Ford taught for four years at James Madison University and is now an Assistant Professor in the Department of Professional Counseling at Monmouth University and is the Immediate Past-President of the New Jersey Counseling Association. He is the Co-Chair of the Branch Development Committee of the American Counseling Association, a member of the Black Male Experience Task Force of the American Counseling Association, and a newly elected Trustee for Counselor Education and Research for the National Career Development Association, a division of the American Counseling Association.

The NCDA 2021 Webinar series presents:

Partners Working to Get The Trajectory Right:
Career Development From Kinder to Workforce

Presented by: Ed Hidalgo, Saki Dodelson, Peter Callstrom, Ian Martin, and David Miyashiro

Join leaders in Edtech, Workforce, K12 and Career Development to explore the unique partnerships that are driving the vision of developing happy kids, living in healthy relationships on a path to gainful employment in the Cajon Valley Union School District. Together this team is working to reimagine career development from the earliest grades through to post-secondary and workforce. Through the World of Work™ initiative, designed in Cajon Valley with support from Jacob's Institute for Innovation in Education, workforce, and Beable Edication, the district is creating the tools and training to help teachers, counselors, and parents help students envision their future possible selves. Join the webinar to hear from the experts who are advancing the use of the RIASEC typology and creating a common language of interests from K to grey.  

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The Presenters:

Saki Dodelson is Founder and CEO of Beable, the Life-Ready Literacy Company, and one of today’s true visionaries in education. Prior to launching Beable, Saki was the founder and CEO of Achieve3000®.  Now, with Beable, Saki is building on her unprecedented foundation of success to more directly connect literacy to life-readiness and to the skills all students need to unlock economic opportunity and lifelong success. Saki was named one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 50 Women Entrepreneurs and is a recipient of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Recognized as one of the Top 100 Influencers in education in 2018 and 2019, Saki is a trusted thought leader and partner to districts nationwide.

Peter Callstrom has led nonprofit organizations in the San Diego region for 30+ years including services to people with disabilities, the homeless, and under-represented job seekers. He joined the San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) as CEO in 2012. With an annual budget of $30M+ from multiple sources and investors (public, private sector and philanthropy), the SDWP funds, oversees and delivers workforce programs to empower job seekers to meet the needs of regional employers. SDWP also directly administers youth programs that reach thousands of youth with robust work readiness and job placement services. The SDWP was the recipient of the “WIOA Trailblazer” award in 2018 (of 550 workforce boards around the country) by the National Association of Workforce Boards, the SDWP is a nationally recognized leader.

Dr. Ian Martin is an Associate Professor of Counseling at the University of San Diego where he teaches courses in school counseling and career development. Prior to becoming a counselor educator, he was a school counselor in Portland, OR. Dr. Martin has published and presented on such topics as program development, program evaluation, and policy within school counseling. He is very involved in curriculum design and is the author of the True Goals curriculum. Recently, Dr. Martin has become increasingly involved in international school-based counseling. He has taught numerous international courses in South America, Europe, and the Caribbean; and was a visiting scholar at the University of Verona, Italy. Dr. Martin is a Center Fellow at the Ronald R. Fredrickson Center for School Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation (CSCORE), an Advisory Board member for the National Evidenced-Based School Counseling Conference, and a founding member of the International Society for Policy Research and Evaluation of School-Based Counseling (ISPRESC).  

Dr. David Miyashiro currently serves as Superintendent of the Cajon Valley Union School District. David was named 2016 Superintendent of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators Region 18.  With David's leadership, Cajon Valley has undergone a seamless transition to the digital age. Cajon Valley has achieved system-wide success with blended and personalized learning where all teachers and students have 24/7 access to their own district issued laptop, internet connectivity, and a digital ecosystem. In 2015, The Cajon Valley Union School District was inducted by Digital Promise into The League of Innovative Schools, a bipartisan nonprofit, authorized by Congress in 2008 as the National Center for Research in Advanced Information and Digital Technologies. This distinction ranks Cajon Valley in the top 73 US school districts for innovation and digital learning.  

Ed Hidalgo is the Chief Innovation and Engagement Officer for the Cajon Valley Union School District, a public K-8 school district that serves more than 17,000 students across 28 schools in southern California. His focus is on the development, deployment and advocacy of the World of Work Initiative, a career development framework designed for students, families and teachers across grade levels. Prior to working in Cajon Valley, Ed worked as the Director of the World of Work Initiative for the Jacob’s Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego and prior in Human Resources and Government Affairs for Qualcomm. 

Postsecondary education comes with many personal and professional challenges for students whether they are traditional or post-traditional learners. Career counselors play an important role for students as they navigate these years. We know that during this time, underrepresented student populations face unique challenges that are not always addressed by their institutions. Join us for a panel discussion that will touch on topics including academic probation, sense of belonging, school climate, and COVID-19 and the achievement gap/narrowing. This session will focus on what it means to take a more inclusive approach to career counseling with diverse undergraduate student populations. 

Panel Moderator:  Dr. Diandra Prescod, NCDA Trustee for Higher Education Career Counselors and Specialist and Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Counselor Education, University of Connecticut 

Panelists: 

Dr. Spencer Niles, two-time past president of NCDA and Professor of Counselor Education, The College of William and Mary 

Dr. Christian Chan, Assistant Professor of Counseling and Educational Development, University of North Carolina Greensboro  

Dr. Michael Hannon, Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling, Montclair State University 

Dr. Linwood Vereen, Clinical Associate Professor in the College of Education, Oregon State University 

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This webinar begins a series focused on the importance of overall mental health and well-being as related to a person’s ability to break through career barriers. Throughout the series, panel members will share information on factors affecting accessibility and the ways in which career practitioners and employers can support people in gaining access to fulfilling work. (The series will continue with another webinar.)

In this first webinar, the panel will focus on DEIJA (diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, accessibility) as it relates to disabilities/differ-abilities and career. Statistics show that people with disabilities have the highest unemployment rate, and those are people who have disclosed disabilities. Panelists will discuss barriers to sustainable employment, overall mental health and well-being and the general work environment for this group of people.  

Moderator: Courtney Warnsman

Panelists: Amanda Chenkin, Anush Hansen, Ken Meeker

Courtney Warnsman, PhD currently serves as NCDA’s Board Trustee for Private Practice, Business and Industry, and Agencies. A career development facilitator for nearly 20 years, she works at Austin Career Connections in Austin, Texas, delivering career transition and development services to individual clients across functional roles and industries. 

Amanda Chenkin is a licensed professional counselor in Colorado and Maryland and a certified career counselor through NCDA. She is in private practice and the owner of Choice Career Counseling (www.choicecareercounseling.com). She has over 15 years of experience working in career development and eight years working at the intersection of career development and mental health. Amanda loves working with clients who are feeling "stuck" and navigating how to write their next chapter in life. Career trauma is also a theme that she started to notice with clients and specializes in this area. 

Anush Hansen is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Career Counselor, and owner of Kennebunk Career & Wellness Counseling. She is also the founder of Balanced Card Sorts. Anush holds a master’s degree in mental health counseling and a master’s degree in public health. Prior to her work as a counselor, she worked for 17 years as a public health researcher and program evaluator. It is Anush’s background in health promotion research, mental health, and public health that fuels her commitment to using a holistic, wellness-centered approach when working with clients, and that helped to shape the Balanced Card Sorts tools. 

Ken Meeker, CPC, is the owner of Vitality Career Coaching LLC, a boutique executive and career coaching company. An essential aspect of Ken’s work is DEIJA (diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, accessibility) consulting and training. He develops customized training programs based on clients’ unique needs. Ken has received extensive diversity education, participated in numerous seminars and summits, and is Inclusive Behaviors Inventory Certified. Ken has contributed to panel discussions on workplace inclusivity on a national level, is a graduate of the American Foundation for the Blind Leadership Development Program, and a recognized leader for blind/low vision advocacy. Additionally, Ken is a 2023 participant in the NCDA Leadership Academy. He is the creator and host of the “Dissing My Ability’ Podcast, has been a featured guest on several other podcasts and shows, and is a regular contributor of articles on career development to the Bold Blind Beauty lifestyle magazine. 

(Webinar was live May 19, 2023)

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Is private practice — either full-time or on-the-side — in your future? Our panelists, who have all “taken the leap,” will share their experience with transitioning to private practice. They will provide tips regarding the business side of the leap. They will also dive into the ethical aspects of private practice, ensuring you build a strong, principled foundation. You will leave with actionable insights to start and thrive in private practice. 

Presenters:

Moderator: 

Courtney Warnsman, PhD currently serves as NCDA’s Board Trustee for Private Practice, Business and Industry, and Agencies. A career development facilitator for nearly 20 years, she works at Austin Career Connections in Austin, Texas, delivering career transition and development services to individual clients across functional roles and industries.

Panelists: 

Amanda Chenkin is a licensed professional counselor in Colorado and Maryland, and a certified career counselor. She has been in the career development field for 20 years. The last eight years have been focused on career counseling, specifically working with clients who are exploring who they are and how they want to author their story. Amanda walks alongside clients who examine and process the internal and external stories and systems that have kept them from living unapologetically. She is an active member of the American Counseling Association and NCDA. Amanda is in private practice and owner of Choice Career Counseling based in Baltimore, MD. 
 
Conquaya James, MS, EdS, NCC currently serves as Co-Chair of NCDA’s Ethics Committee. She has been a Board-Certified Counselor for 20 years, has served on the NCDA Ethics Committee since 2008, and has held leadership positions within a diverse range of university career centers. Conquaya owns Careers By Design, LLC in Macon, Georgia, where she loves gifting preteens, teens, and young adults with the confidence to take the lead in designing a career that helps close the gap to their ideal lifestyle. 
 
Katie O’Malley is a career coach and workplace strategist with 20 years of professional experience serving the nonprofit, corporate, and education sectors. Across these workplaces, Katie noticed her strengths and values consistently steered her toward the support and development of others. In 2012, Katie translated this observation into action, earning a master's degree in counseling and Board Certification in Coaching. Since 2018, Katie has worked alongside hundreds of individual, team, and organizational clients as the Founder and Principal Coach of (en)Courage Coaching. Founded with the noble mission of providing exceptional, financially accessible coaching services to Chicago area professionals, (en)Courage Coaching has grown to support individuals and businesses from coast to coast, as well as in the United Kingdom. 

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(January 22, 2025 )

Elevate your clients' digital presence and story with Stanford University's Integrative Learning Portfolio Lab (ILPL) Digital Presence Framework. This NCDA webinar provides career practitioners with actionable strategies to assist clients — from students to seasoned professionals — in crafting compelling online presence (e.g., LinkedIn, ePortfolios) that authentically represent their unique stories for the opportunities they want to connect to. Learn how to integrate the foundational elements of the framework into your practice and discover practical ways to begin incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) as an add-on to elevate the impact of this proven approach while helping your clients stand out in today’s dynamic job market. 

Presenters: 

Dr. Sheetal J. Patel has 20 years of experience across industries helping organizations and people understand how to have the greatest impact. She is currently the co-founder of the Integrative Learning Portfolio Lab at Stanford University and 95z consulting, founder of A2O, Inc, a researcher and strategist at LinkedIn Learning, a published author, and speaks and consults regularly. She is also a CTI (CoActive) trained and Design Your Life and ICF ACC certified Career Coach working with early career professionals through C-suite executives. Her recent research has focused on Generative AI in storytelling, meaningful work, multigenerational workplaces, learning, DEI online,  ePortfolios, digital presence, and brand management. Dr. Patel earned a Ph.D. in Mass Communication with focus areas on media psychology, consumer research, strategic communication and advertising, and nonprofit public health communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; a master's degree in advertising; and two bachelor's degrees in advertising and public Relations from the University of Texas at Austin. 
 
Michael Joiner-Hill possesses a decade of experience as an educator and leader in higher education. He currently serves as an Associate Director for Career Coaching and Education at Stanford Career Education, leading the Center’s efforts in providing high quality career education support for undergraduate and master’s-level students pursuing degrees in the humanities & sciences. Prior to joining Stanford Career Education, Michael was the Director of the Humanities & Arts Student Success Center at San Jose State University and Assistant Director of Student Engagement for 18,000+ liberal arts undergraduate students at the University of Michigan. He has a BA in Psychology and MSW in Interpersonal Practice with a focus area of mental health, both from the University of Michigan. 

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Tried and True or Something New?

Our panel will share their favorite go-to career resources. There will be something for everyone including assessments, administrative/organizational tools, federal job search sources on social media, and DEI resources. We invite you to join us for reminders of different ways to use the “tried and true” as well as to learn “something new”.

Facilitator: Courtney Warnsman, Trustee
Panelists: Monique C. Johnson, Brandi R. Muñoz, Jim Peacock, and Karol Taylor

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Tried and True Presenter Information:

Courtney Warnsman, Ph.D., CCSP, has been a career development facilitator for nearly 20 years. She works at Austin Career Connections in Austin delivering career transition and development services to individual clients across functional roles and industries. In addition to her full-time work, Courtney currently serves as the Trustee for Private Practice, Business/Industry, and agencies on the board of the National Career Development Association (NCDA) as well as Executive Development Program Consultant for the Baylor University Executive MBA Program. She has recently been tapped to serve on the advisory board of The Chiral Project, a startup venture exploring the unique challenges that women have experienced as they have either chosen or been forced to step back professionally during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Courtney’s past endeavors include being the resident resume “tweaker” for the Launch Pad Job Club as well as a member of the Graduate Dean’s Advisory Group at the University of Texas, a group dedicated to developing career services programs for Doctoral Candidates who do not want to work in the academy. Courtney combines knowledge, humor, and tough love when helping people reach their career goals. She says, "Career transition can be a stressful time; I strive to lighten the load a little, providing advice and direction (of course) but, more importantly, giving a laugh, a hug, or a kick in the pants when warranted." Courtney received her Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. 

Tried and True Panelists:

Monique C. Johnson, Ed. D., NCC, CMCS is the Founder and CEO of Dr. MCJ Consulting and Coaching LLC. She’s a Consultant, Coach, National Certified Counselor, and Certified Master of Career Services (CMCS) who provides career development, diversity and inclusion, and leadership services. She currently serves as the CMCS Commissioner on the Credentialing Commission for the National Career Development Association (NCDA). Dr. Johnson is passionate about empowering individuals to find fulfilling work that meets their needs, and provides diversity consulting to schools, organizations, non-profits, and corporations who are committed to nurturing and developing diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments, services, and products. Over the past 25 years, she has held positions as an Assistant Professor, Assistant Dean, Assistant Director of Career Services and Program Director. Monique is also an author of the best-selling book Micro Shift. Outside of work, she enjoys DIY projects, traveling with her family and engaging in personal growth and development activities.

Brandi R. Muñoz (She/Her) is a Certified Senior Human Resources Professional (SPHR, SHRM-SP) and Certified Master of Career Services (CMCS) with experience as a Corporate Trainer, Human Resources & Diversity Consultant, and Career Coach. She is also certified in Myer’s Briggs Type Indicator assessments and Thomas-Killman Conflict Styles. Brandi currently serves as the Diversity Officer for the Association for Conflict Resolution in the education, research, and training section. She has expertise in developing and facilitating training topics related to human resources, career transition and dispute resolution, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion. She also publishes online blogs and articles for women in leadership, career development, and strategies that foster inclusive workplaces.  

Jim Peacock, CCSP, is the Principal of Peak-Careers Consulting offering professional development for career practitioners, including the Facilitating Career Development (FCD) class, online seminars, and workshops. He is a Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP), a two-time President of Maine-CDA, recipient of the 2007 NCDA Outstanding Career Practitioner Award, and the Ken Hoyt Career Education Practitioner Award in 2020. Author of A Field Guide for Career Practitioners.

Karol Taylor, CCC, brings a broad array of experience and expertise in career consultation, community college career and academic counseling, workforce development training, and career professional volunteerism. She also brings a deep understanding of the skills and abilities needed to work effectively in the Career Counseling/Advising Community. Karol has an MA in Counseling Psychology and a BA in Social Work. Karol has many years of volunteering with NCDA and ACA-related professional organizations. Karol has received numerous career-related awards including NCDA Merit (2014), NCDA Outstanding Career Practitioner (2016), Mark L. Savickas Scholarship for Outreach and Achievement from the Career Construction Institute (2019), Maryland Counseling Association Lifetime Achievement (2019), and Maryland Career Development Association Lifetime Achievement (2017).

Self-Care Presenter:

Dr. Sharon Givens is a researcher, a licensed psychotherapist, career counselor, professional trainer, and academician. She is the CEO and Director of Visions Counseling and Career Center LLC., (VCCC).  VCCC is a premier private practice offering career counseling and coaching, mental health counseling and psychological testing with locations in Columbia SC, and Fort Mill, SC.  Sharon is also the sole proprietor of Training Visions, an international training firm, dedicated to providing customized training in the areas of career development, diversity and mentoring. Sharon has been involved with NCDA since 2008. She has earned a certification as a Career Development Facilitator, Career Development Facilitator Instructor, and a master trainer. Sharon has served on the Career Development Facilitator Instructor Task Force, and currently serves on the Master Trainer Committee.  Sharon is currently a member of the NCDA Advisory Council where she serves as the co-chairperson.  Since her tenure on the council, she has led, participated in and developed various ingenuities to promote the success of the Career Development Facilitator program as well as the National Career Development Association. More specifically, she has played a major role in the revision process of the career development facilitator curriculum and is leading the Career Development Facilitator program assessment task force. Sharon has an undergraduate degree in social work with a minor in psychology. She has a graduate certificate in Psychiatric Rehabilitation. She has a Master of Science in Counseling and a Master of Education in Adult Education. Sharon also has a doctorate in curriculum and instruction with a cognate in counseling. Sharon was the recipient of the Lorin Anderson Award for Doctoral Research.   She has over fifteen years of experience in the career development field with roles including a career counselor, college and career readiness project director, mentor, career coach and director of career development training. As a career and college readiness project director in her home state of South Carolina, she developed two major career development infrastructures that has enabled over 20,000 students across the state to attend college and or obtain successful employment.

Join the Veterans Benefits Administration Team! The mission of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is "to fulfill President Lincoln’s promise to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors." Within VA, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) is one of three Administrations. The VBA helps service members transition out of military service, and assists Veterans with education, home loans, life insurance and much more. The VBA provides benefits and services to Veterans and their families in a responsive, timely and compassionate manner in recognition of their service to the Nation. 
 
The VBA's goal is to attract, develop, and retain passionate, high-performing employees who are interested in making a difference, while providing generations of Veterans — and their survivors — with the care and benefits they deserve. The National Recruitment Team (NRT) is committed to branding the VBA as an employer of choice by engaging talent pools representing all segments of society. 
 
This webinar is the first in a two-part series. In this session, you will meet representatives of the VBA who will share an overview of the agency as well as details about new positions. Topics to be covered include: 

• Mission and core values of VA 
• The PACT Act 
• Service lines of the VBA 
• Mission-critical positions of the VBA
• Benefits of Federal Government Employment 

 
Presenters: 
 
Douglas Miller, VBA National Recruiter 
 
Michelle Aulisio, VBA National Recruiter 
 
Noel Burton, VBA National Recruiter 

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original event date:

February 6, 2024 

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The NCDA 2019 Webinar series presents:

Working with Third Party Providers to Support International Students’ Career Development

Presented by:

Kendra Northington, Kwan Segal, Elif Balin,
Nicole Anderson, and Sonia Liang

According to the survey research results of the NCDA International Student Services Committee (ISSC), there are consistent challenges in higher education to provide effective career services to international students. Some common struggles are the complexity of job and internship search processes, employer perceptions about international student work permit and visa procedures, and limited network and resources for international students in the U.S. The NCDA-ISSC recognizes the importance of addressing third-party service providers and resources outside of higher education settings that often emerge as a response to the unmet career development needs of international students. Third-party providers can be non-profit or for-profit organizations that offer career resources and job search platforms to international students. They also include technological platforms that disseminate or facilitate job opportunities in the U.S. and other countries.

Career development professionals need to become more familiar and competent with these services to assess their credibility and potential usefulness to meet international students’ career needs. This webinar aims to help career development professionals increase their awareness and gain more knowledge regarding the ethical and effective use of third party providers and resources as additional resources. 

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

• the functions and trends of third-party providers in the U.S. and how they can address the challenges of supporting international students in the higher education setting;
• the various types of third-party providers that provide career services to international students, including the service features, pros and cons, and examples;
• how to make ethical and multiculturally competent decisions when working with third-party providers

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The Presenters: 

Kendra Northington is the Senior Career Counselor in the School of Engineering & Applied Science at the George Washington University. Kendra has worked in career services for the past five years, with a focus on traditionally underserved communities including international students, undocumented students, and students of color. As a Licensed Professional Counselor she likes to bridge the gap between mental health and career support for college students.

Kwan Segal is the Founder and CEO of International Career Advisory, Inc. (ICAway), a Career Advisory firm that provides a complete career coaching solution for international students in the US. Kwan is an experienced human-capital consultant. Her past corporate experience includes global organizations like Deloitte, Accenture, and BMW. Kwan has designed a Career Success Roadmap that equips international students with the skills for their career search, encourages them to break through cultural barriers, and prepares them to enter the U.S. professional world. Kwan holds an Executive MBA through a Kellogg School of Management - Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration international education partnership program and a certification of Senior Professional in Human Resources by HRCI.

Elif Balin is an Assistant Professor of Counseling and the coordinator of the Career Counseling specialization at San Francisco State University. Besides teaching career counseling and counseling skills courses, Elif has published several articles and book chapters on career counseling and international student career development. Also, she chaired the NCDA International Student Services Committee between 2013 and 2015 and continues to co-lead research projects under this committee. During her professional school counseling and career counseling experiences in Turkey and the U.S., she worked with a diverse population of students and developed specialized programs to support their career development, mental health, and cultural transition needs.  

Nicole M. Anderson is Associate Director of Alumni Career Services at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts.  Nicole has worked with undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni in career development for more than 25 years at Tufts University and Boston College. For a decade, she worked as career services liaison to international students at Tufts University, and in 2017-2019, she co-chaired the International Student Services Committee with the National Career Development Association.  Nicole currently serves as the Vice President of Research for the Alumni Career Services Network. She earned her BA in Psychology and MA in Higher Education from Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

Sonia Liang is the Associate Director at the Career Strategies Center of the International Business School, Brandeis University. Recently transitioned from the undergraduate office, she shifted her focus from general career counseling to providing career education to the Business Analytics graduate student cohort through teaching, career coaching and programming. As an active international student advocate, Sonia created strategic partnerships for students through specific programming, campus outreach, and employer relations efforts. She spearheaded a series of initiatives which led to the undergraduate office receiving the National Career Development Association (NCDA) 2019 “Service to International Students” award.