National Career Development Association (NCDA)

Description

The National Career Development Association (NCDA) was founded in 1913 to promote career development throughout the life span. NCDA provides a voice for thousands of members who deliver career services to diverse groups in many settings.

NCDA speaks for professionalism and standards and is the recognized leader in developing standards for both career counseling and the evaluation of career information materials. NCDA works with licensing and credentialing bodies to support the recognition of career counselors and career development facilitators. NCDA sets ethical standards for the field including guidelines for the provision of career services on the Internet.

Member benefits

Career Development Quarterly Journal
Career Developments Newsletter
Member Discounts on publications, continuing education programs and conference registration fees.
Master Career Counselor and Master Career Development Professional designations.

Mission / Aims

NCDA is dedicated to inspiring and empowering people to achieve their career and life goals. As the pre-eminent career organization, NCDA accomplishes this by providing quality professional development, resources, public advocacy, and scientific research.

Principal activities

Annual Conference
Continuing Education Programs
Career Development Publications
Research Grants
Career Development Facilitator Training
Fellow, Master Career Counselor and Master Career Development Professional designations

Training / Licensing / Certification

Career Development Facilitator (CDF) Training
Master Career Counselor
Master Career Development Professional

Affiliations

We are member of:

American Counseling Association

They are our members:

All state career development associations (one per state)

Japanese Career Development Association