NCDA Webinar Series
NCDA presents a number of webinars each year on topics of deep significance to members and those involved in the field of career development. Presenters are leading experts on the topics and often are NCDA members or committees. Webinars provide professional development and an opportunity to earn continuing education (CE).
The next scheduled webinar will be in January 2023. The details and registration will be posted below. Scroll down to see options for viewing pre-recorded webinars.
Pre-Recorded Webinars and the CE Option
Webinars that are previously recorded are available for viewing anytime at no cost, at your convenience. For detailed information about each webinar, click on the title below (listed alphabetically), which links to the recording.
You may also register (for a small fee) to receive 1 CE for viewing a pre-recorded webinar. Click on the blue registration link below to see webinar CE options and fees (with discounts for watching more!). For registration questions, or group rates for 6 or more viewers, contact Alicia Cheek at 918.663.7060 or acheek@ncda.org
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All Hands on Deck: Preparing Students for the Future of Work by Building Partnerships with All Stakeholders
Presented by Rebecca Dedmond and Steven Myers
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.
Brain Based Career Development (BBCD): The Neuroscience Coaching Approach That Helps Clients Take Action
Presented by: Imants Jaunarajs, Jodi Pavol, Zach McGrain and Marcquis Parham
The NCDA 2019 Webinar series presents:
Brain Based Career Development (BBCD):
The Neuroscience Coaching Approach That Helps Clients Take Action
Presented by: Imants Jaunarajs, Jodi Pavol, Zach McGrain and Marcquis Parham
For most individuals, the career development process is inherently overwhelming by the shear amount of information and future based thinking that goes along with making life altering decisions. This webinar will showcase the Brain Based Career Development (BBCD) model (with 2019 updates), which is based on cutting edge neuroscience research.
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Presenters:
Imants Jaunarajs serves as the Assistant Dean for the Career & Leadership Development Center at Ohio University. With more than fourteen years of experience in university career centers, Jaunarajs is a creator of innovative and outcome-driven career development best practices. Jaunarajs earned a bachelor’s of arts from Earlham College and master’s of arts from Western Michigan University. He is the creator of the BBCD concept, and, along with CLDC colleagues, regularly trains and consults staff across the country on effectively infusing the neuroscience into career and leadership development practice.
Jodi Pavol serves as the Associate Director for Partnerships at Ohio University’s Career and Leadership Development Center. In addition to providing career and leadership coaching to students, she collaborates with campus partners to integrate career and leadership development into academic units and student support services. She has been utilizing the BBCD method to coach and mentor students for over seven years. Jodi received a Master of Education in College Student Personnel at Ohio University in addition to a Bachelor of Science in Agriscience Education from The Ohio State University.
Zach McGrain serves as the Associate Director of the Career and Leadership Development Center for Career Development Integration at Ohio University. With more than eight years of experience in university career centers, McGrain has worked with academic units, institutional research, and student affairs units to strategically plan career development integration at Ohio University. In his roles, he has had the opportunity to train other university and college professionals on the Brain Based Career Development (BBCD) model. McGrain earned a bachelor’s of arts from Otterbein University and master’s of arts from Baldwin Wallace University.
Marcquis Parham serves as the Assistant Director For Career and Leadership Development with the Patton College of Education. With industry experience in Professional Sports, Education, and Non-Profit Administration, Marcquis has returned to Ohio University to work with students from his Alma Mater. His is a proud graduate of the Patton College of Education where he received both is Bachelors in Graduate Degree in Recreation Sport Pedagogy with focus in Coaching Education. Marcquis is a BBCD Practitioner who primarily works with Ohio students in Hospitality, Recreation, Merchandising, and Education Career Fields.
Bridging United Nations Sustainable Development Goals with Career & Life Planning
Presented by: The NCDA Global Connections Committee
The NCDA 2021 Webinar series presents:
Bridging United Nations Sustainable Development Goals with Career & Life Planning
Presented by: The NCDA Global Connections Committee
We, as NCDA members, strive to inspire and empower individuals to achieve their career and life goals. Our association's vision is for all people to attain fulfilling career and life goals regardless of age, culture, disability, ethnicity, race, religion/spirituality, creed, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital/partnership status, language preference, socioeconomic status, or any other personal characteristic not specifically relevant to job performance. In short, we are passionately committed to making the world a better place.
The deep, altruistic, and purpose-driven qualities inherent in providing career development are critically needed to help the United Nations achieve their 17 Sustainable Development Goals for our global community. As Career Development professionals, we can help unlock, engage and enable solution-based initiatives to global employment issues, questions and concerns. We can enhance the cross-collaboration and partnerships needed to continue to foster our current and ongoing globally-based economy. This Global Connections Committee-developed webinar will: Introduce you to the UN SDGs; Connect SDGs to Career Development and Life Planning; Brainstorm SDGs activities for your students and clients; and Showcase student reactions to SDG-related classroom assignments currently in use.
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The Presenters:
A progressive and visionary Global Career promoter, Career Mentor and Career Strategist, Soonhoon Ahn currently serves as the Director of the Career and Mentoring Program for the Graduate Fellows Program, United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) and Co-Chair of the NCDA Global Connections Committee (GCC). Soonhoon is passionate about helping clients realize their career/life transitions and meet their job search needs. She is a lifelong advocate of international development careers for professionals seeking to advance the quality of human life. Her extensive professional work experience is rooted in her decades-long international recruitment and human resource management experiences with the World Bank Group and the Asian Development Bank. Additionally, Soonhoon is the Founder, Founding President, and a Legacy Member of the Asia Pacific Career Development Association (APCDA), which provides an international forum of sharing career development ideas and experience in the Asia Pacific region and ultimately connects with the global career community. She also is a Legacy Member of the Diplomats and Consular Officers, an organization of foreign affairs professionals. Finally, Soonhoon is a proud recipient of both the NCDA Fellow and the International Career Practitioner Awards.
Raza Abbas is a Knowledge Management Advisor and Global Careers Strategist; proudly receiving international outstanding career practitioner awards from both NCDA and APCDA. He also currently serves on three different NCDA committees including GCC. Additionally, he serves as APCDA’s Country/Area Council Representative for Pakistan, the Asian Regional Association for Career Development’s Pakistan Director, and the International Association for Educational and Vocational Guidance's National Correspondent and Editorial Board member. He works for inclusivity and social justice in career development practice both in Pakistan and globally. He is humbled to be profiled in the Global Best-Seller ‘The World Book of Hope’.
Dr. Candy Ho is the inaugural Assistant Professor, Integrative Career and Capstone Learning in the University of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. She also holds teaching positions in Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Educational Studies department and in Douglas College's Career Development Practitioner Program and has taught at the University of British Columbia in their Department of Counselling Psychology and Special Education. Dr. Ho currently serves as Vice 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.
Panel Moderator: Dr. Lisa Raufman, Past President, California Career Development Association, is a co-author of The Career Fitness Program, Exercising Your Options (Pearson Education Publishers), a popular career book used in community colleges and universities since 1989 now in its 11th edition. Her college positions have included Faculty Development Coordinator and Dean of Counseling at El Camino College as well as an instructor and a coordinator of Career Centers at two different colleges. She is actively involved with the California Career Development Association, NCDA and APCDA (currently serving on the Membership Committee). She is also past President of Los Padres American Society for Training and Development and the California Community College Counselor’s Association (4CA). Her doctoral degree is from the University of California at Los Angeles in Higher Education, Work and Adult Development.
Danita Redd has been a higher education counselor and professor at Moorpark College for 27 years where she counsels students majoring in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine) and teaches Career Development and Life Planning. As an ambassador for Shared Hope International, she assists in raising public awareness of the steps one can take to eradicate sex trafficking of children. She is active in APCDA as well as a Lifetime Member. She holds numerous certifications including the CCSCC through NCDA and for helping people with PTSD from the Foundation for Human Enrichment. She is an author and continually has served as an International volunteer mostly in service for the Mexico City Friends.
Hsiu-Lan (Shelley) Tien, an experienced international scholar and distinguished leader, both as an academic and as a practitioner in career counseling, received her Ph.D. in Counselor Education from the University of Iowa. More recently, Shelley was a Fulbright visiting scholar at the Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland. Her current areas of interest are career counseling and studies of vocational behavior, training of counseling skills, working with dreams, and qualitative research. She is also a licensed psychologist in Taipei, Taiwan. Currently, she is a professor at the Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling at the National Taiwan Normal University and serves as the director of the Community Counseling Center and Vice director of Student Personnel Services at the National Taiwan Normal University. Formerly, Shelley served as the director of the Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling. She also served as the president of Taiwan Career Development and Consultation Association, president of Taipei Counseling Psychologist Association, and past president of the Asia Pacific Career Development Association. Shelley is a proud recipient of both the NCDA Fellow and the International Practitioner of the Year Awards.
Professor Tien’s research work has been published in professional journals and have been widely cited in Chinese communities as well as in international ones. She also offered training to career development professionals in Chinese societies (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao). Additionally, she served as the external-examiners for University of Malaya, Australian Catholic University and Hong Kong University. Recently, she earned the Distinguished Career Educator Award in Grant Chinese Society from the People Achievement Consulting (PAC) in China.
Sabira Vohra, M.A., FCD-I, GCDF-I, CCSP, MCS, has more than 20+ years of experience in global career development, career transition, strategic career development, training and facilitation. She is a hands on visionary leader and supporter of career services. Sabira is guided by strong intuition, a global perspective and has an open communication & honest style. Through her Private Practice, Career Infusion, she coaches and counsels professionals and job seekers to create effective plans for job searching, career exploration and transitioning and successfully manage and navigate their careers. She meets clients where they are, providing full service customized career services. Sabira also consults with organizations such as higher education institutions and The World Bank; empowering employees to navigate their careers in a diverse global workforce. She also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Washington Adventist university; teaching career development courses. Previously, Sabira served as Director of Career Services at various Universities within MD and within non-profit organizations. She also served as President of the Maryland Career Development Association.
Amy Zdanowski is both a Career Advisor and Instructor for Montcalm Community College. She currently serves on the Board of the Michigan Career Development Association and as a Michigan College Access Alliance Community Ambassador. Her passion for career development was cultivated from a twenty-one-year background in school counseling. Like many career field professionals, she is motivated by the self-confidence and resilience that the career development process provides individuals in today’s global economy.
Career Development Beyond Job Titles: How K-12 is Using Challenges to Prepare Students for an Exciting Future
Presented by JP Michel
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.
Career One Stop - Career Counseling through a Pandemic
Presented by Kelly Tanner
The NCDA 2021 Webinar Series Presents:
Career One Stop - Career Counseling through a Pandemic
Presented by: Kelly Tanner
CareerOneStop provides resources for getting back to work in a pandemic. The recently launched Employment Recovery portal provides critical unemployment and job search resources for today’s economy. The website is a one-stop resource to help people meet their short-term needs such as filing for unemployment benefits or finding a new job, as well as their longer-term goals such as adjusting career plans in light of the evolving job market.
The webinar will explore resources, including visiting www.EmploymentRecovery.org to find these features:
- Unemployment and Other Benefits
- Find a Job Now
- Explore a New Career
Counselors may find these tools helpful while assisting those who have lost their jobs, recently graduated from college, are seeking education and training to move to a new career, or other audiences who may have been hit hard by the pandemic.
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The Presenter:
Kelly Tanner is the Outreach and Training Manager for CareerOneStop (COS) and provides customer support, public outreach and technical expertise for operations related to the development, usage and testing of COS products. Kelly has an extensive background in training and she holds several degrees including a Doctorate in Business Administration. She brings 15+ years of experience on state and national career information projects and loves getting career information into the hands of people who need it the most.
DEI + Career Development: How Are We Incorporating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion into Career Services During COVID-19
Presented by: Members of the NCDA Diversity and Inclusion Committee
The NCDA 2020 Webinar series presents:
DEI + Career Development: How Are We Incorporating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion into Career Services During COVID-19
Presented by: Members of the NCDA Diversity and Inclusion Committee:
Mako Miller, David Julius Ford, Cheryl Love, Emily Kikue Frank, Christian D. Chan (moderator)
The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion in our country. Virtual conversations around DEI have popped via various organizations along with discussions on delivering career development virtually. However, there are fewer talks about career development and DEI. Join NCDA and a panel of career development and counseling professionals in a discussion about how we can be sure to utilize a DEI-lens in our career development practices.
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Questions? Contact: Alicia Cheek, acheek@ncda.org or 918.663.7060
Presenter Information:
Mako Miller – Career Services Manager, Kauffman Scholars, Inc. Mako Miller is a champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in Kansas City. For over 14 years, Mako has made a commitment to higher education through her work for both two- and four-year colleges. Mako is the Career Services Manager for Kauffman Scholars, Inc. where she strives to remove barriers to career and social capital for students in the program. Additionally, she is pursuing her Ed.D. at the University of Kansas in higher education administration in hopes of serving in a role that promotes and supports DEI in postsecondary education.
David Julius Ford – Assistant Professor, Professional Counseling, Monmouth University 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 National 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 serves and the President-elect of the New Jersey Counseling Association. Dr. Ford’s professional interests are Black Greek life; multicultural issues; college students; African American men in higher education; career counseling; addictions counseling; supervision; group work; qualitative research; the LGBTQQIA community; Intersectionality; and persons living with HIV/AIDS. He has experience as an instructor for undergraduate human services courses and has taught graduate courses in counseling skills, multicultural counseling, career counseling, testing and assessment, clinical mental health counseling, addictions counseling, practicum supervision, and group counseling. He has also taught a doctoral-level dissertation course and a doctoral-level course in grant-writing and program evaluation and advanced theories. He is one of 24 inaugural fellows of the NBCC Minority Fellowship Program. He is the 2020 recipient of the AMCD Samuel H. Johnson Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Ford is a classically trained pianist and is a proud and active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. As an undergraduate, he had the privilege of taking a class taught by the late Dr. Maya Angelou. Dr. Ford currently lives in Ocean, New Jersey.
Cheryl Love, Ph.D. serves as a Career Counselor and Liaison to the College of Education and Integrative Studies and the Bronco Dreamers Resource Center at Cal Poly Pomona. She is the Coordinator of the Clothes Closet Service for the Career Center and is Adjunct Faculty for the Educational Leadership Department at Cal Poly Pomona. Cheryl has 30+ years of experience as a Counselor and Teacher in all four Higher Education systems in California (UC, CSU, Private and Community) as well as the Public School and Non-Profit sector. This breadth of experience has provided her with the knowledge and skills to work with diverse student populations to assist them with identifying their career goals. She has a Master’s Degree in Counseling with a Pupil Personnel Service Credential from California State University, Fullerton and a Doctorate from the University of California, Los Angeles in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Counseling. She serves on the Executive Board of the Black Faculty and Staff Association as the Scholarship Chair and Membership Co-Chair at Cal Poly Pomona and serves as the Co-Chair of the National Career Development Association (NCDA) Committee on Diversity Initiatives and Cultural Inclusion, and is a member of the Higher Education Constituency Advisory Board for NCDA. She is also a board member for the California Career Development Association (CCDA) starting in Fall 2020. She has presented on a number of occasions at NCDA and CCDA Conferences on Diversity and Inclusion and Social Justice Issues. Honors include: Cal Poly Pomona Outstanding Advisor of the Year and Diversity Champion Award in 2017; Recipient of the National Association of University Women (NAUW) 2018 March Church Terrell Award given to people who have a passion for working towards gender and racial equality and African-American mobility; and in 2019 a recipient of the Champion for Fighting Student Hunger Award offered by the Cal Poly Pomona Basic Needs Initiative.
Emily Kikue Frank, Founder & Owner, Career Catalyst Founder, owner. Emily has more than 14 years of career counseling experience, in higher ed. and private practice. She specializes in helping quirky, creative people and those with international experience reinvent their career paths. She has a bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies from Smith College and a master's degree in counseling. She calls Denver home but works with people from around the world. She has co-presented at NCDA on creating trans-friendly counseling spaces.
MODERATOR: Christian D. Chan, Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling and Educational Development at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Christian D. Chan (he, him, his), PhD, NCC is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling and Educational Development at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, President-Elect of the Association for Adult Development and Aging (AADA), and a proud Queer Person of Color. As a scholar-activist, his interests revolve around intersectionality; multiculturalism in counseling practice, supervision, and counselor education; social justice and activism; career development; critical research methodologies; and couple, family, and group modalities with socialization/communication of culture and social identities. As a recent recipient of the NCDA Merit Award, he has actively contributed to over 36 peer-reviewed publications in journals, books, and edited volumes and has conducted over 115 refereed presentations at the national, regional, and state levels.
Developing Dynamic and Successful Mentor/Mentee Relationships
Presented by Courtney Warnsman
As career development professionals “inspire and empower individuals to achieve their career and life goals,” (NCDA Mission Statement) they tend to neglect their own goals. Practitioners often express a desire to look at their own careers. In this interactive session, we will examine the value of reciprocity in mentor/mentee relationships, identify what we each bring to the table as mentors as well as what we seek as mentees and explore how to cultivate dynamic and successful mentoring relationships.
Courtney Warnsman
Brief Biography >
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Enhancing Career and College Readiness Self-Efficacy of Children and Adolescents
Presented by: Stanley Baker, Amanda Hudson Allen, Robert Martinez, and Regina Gavin Williams
The NCDA 2021 Webinar series presents:
Enhancing Career and College Readiness Self-Efficacy of Children and Adolescents
Presented by: Stanley Baker, Ph.D., Amanda Hudson Allen, Ph.D., Robert Martinez, Ph.D., and Regina Gavin Williams, Ph.D.
Details of evidence-based psycho-educational units for adolescents and children and customized individual career counseling interventions for adolescents will be presented. The underlying theme is enhancing career and college readiness self-efficacy. Related curriculum documents, outcome data, treatment strategies employed, and exercises will be provided.
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Presenter Information:
Stanley B. Baker, Ph. D., professor of counselor education, North Carolina State University
Amanda Hudson Allen, Ph.D., Executive Director of Social and Emotional Learning, Johnston County Public Schools
Robert R. Martinez, Ph.D., assistant professor of school counseling, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Regina Gavin Williams, Ph.D., assistant professor of counselor education, North Carolina Central University
Ethics in the Pandemic: What to Keep in Mind
Members of the NCDA Ethics Committee
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.
Filling the Career Development Pipeline from a DEI Lens
Presented by Cheryl Love, Ruben Britt, Christian Chan and Lynette Correa-Velez
The NCDA 2021 Webinar series presents:
Filling the Career Development Pipeline
from a DEI Lens
Presented by:
Cheryl Love, Ruben Britt, Christian Chan and Lynette Correa-Velez
As career development practitioners, how can we develop a more diverse pipeline that increases interest in the career development field and provides a more diverse pool of professionals to mentor and support into state and national leadership roles in career services? Join NCDA and a panel of career development professionals as they discuss strategies to increase the career development pipeline from a DEI lens.
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The Presenters:
Moderator: Cheryl Love, Career Counselor & Adjunct Faculty for the Educational Leadership Department at Cal Poly Pomona.
Cheryl Love, Ph.D. serves as a Career Counselor and Liaison to the College of Education and Integrative Studies and the Bronco Dreamers Resource Center at Cal Poly Pomona. She is the Coordinator of the Clothes Closet Service for the Career Center and is Adjunct Faculty for the Educational Leadership Department at Cal Poly Pomona. Cheryl has 30+ years of experience as a Counselor and Teacher in all four Higher Education systems in California (UC, CSU, Private and Community) as well as the Public School and Non-Profit sector. This breadth of experience has provided her with the knowledge and skills to work with diverse student populations to assist them with identifying their career goals. She has a Master’s Degree in Counseling with a Pupil Personnel Service Credential from California State University, Fullerton and a Doctorate from the University of California, Los Angeles in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Counseling. She serves as the Co-Chair of the National Career Development Association (NCDA) Committee on Diversity Initiatives and Cultural Inclusion, and is a member of the Higher Education Constituency Advisory Board for NCDA. She is also a board member for the California Career Development Association (CCDA) starting in Fall 2020.
Panelist: Christian Chan, Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling and Educational Development at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Christian D. Chan (he, him, his), PhD, NCC is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling and Educational Development at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, President of the Association for Adult Development and Aging (AADA), and a proud Queer Person of Color. As a scholar-activist, his interests revolve around intersectionality; multiculturalism in counseling practice, supervision, and counselor education; social justice and activism; career development; critical research methodologies; and couple, family, and group modalities with socialization/communication of cultural factors. Dedicated to mentorship for leaders and scholars, he has actively contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications in journals, books, and edited volumes and has conducted over 120 refereed presentations at the national, regional, and state levels. He currently serves on the editorial boards of Journal of Counseling & Development, Counselor Education and Supervision, Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling, Adultspan, Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness: Research, Practice, and Education, and Asia Pacific Career Development Journal.
Panelist: Ruben Britt, Assistant Director, Office of Career Advancement, Rowan University
Ruben Britt, Jr. is an author, lecturer, career coach, and educator, who is the Assistant Director for the Office of Career Advancement at Rowan University. Notably, he has worked as a consultant for the U.S. Department of Education, the Educational Testing Services and several other organizations. He is the author of four books and he has written numerous articles related to career development, education and social issues. He is also the host of Career Talk on WGLS-FM a show offering tips and advice on career planning and finding employment.
Panelist: Lynette Correa-Velez, Assistant Director, Career Development, Northeastern Illinois University
Lynette Correa-Velez, M.Ed., (she/her/hers/ella), is the Founder of the #CriticalCareerCoach, Co-Founder of Inclusive Career Coaching Institute, and currently the Assistant Director of Career Development at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) located in Chicago, IL. As a trained Career Coach with over 17 years of professional experience in career coaching and human resource development, she is trained over 20,000 multicultural and inter-generational learners in over 20 21st century career readiness topics. As a life-long social and racial justice advocate, she career coaches with a diversity, equity, and inclusive (DEI) and intersectional lens where she is now a 3rd year doctoral student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) in the Diversity and Equity in Education with an emphasis in Human Resource Development (HRD) program. She has her M.Ed. in HRD with a focus in Management of e-Learning for Workplace Learning & Training from UIUC and her B.S. in Business Management & Human Resource Management with a Minor in Psychology from Lesley University located in Cambridge, MA.
Fueling the Next Generation: Career Education and the Elementary Classroom
Presented by Madeline Liggett
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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Questions? Contact: Alicia Cheek, acheek@ncda.org or 918.663.7060
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.
The Future of Work with Special Guest Dr. Yvonne Thayer
Sharon Given's Presidential Series
2022 Presidential Series sponsored by NCDA
The Future of Work with Special Guest Dr. Yvonne Thayer
As a career development professional, it is vital to stay abreast of current trends and changes in the workforce. NCDA President, Dr. Sharon Givens, is inviting you to a discussion on the future of work. Changes in the workforce and skills gaps in many industries have further created the need for new technology and pivoting to address unique challenges. This session will highlight the future of work and explore techniques and strategies for career service providers. Dr. Givens welcomes special guest, Dr. Yvonne Thayer to share her expertise on this topic.
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Questions? Contact: Alicia Cheek, acheek@ncda.org or 918.663.7060
Helping Clients Cope with Bias During the Job Search Process
Presented by Lakeisha Mathews
The NCDA 2019 Webinar series presents:
Helping Clients Cope with Bias During the Job Search Process
Presented by: Lakeisha Mathews
Are your students or clients ever concerned about the perceptions hiring managers will have of their name, sexuality, or religious affiliation? Do your clients ask for your advice on how cultural identifiers should be presented on a resume or shared during an interview? Despite the growing number of diversity hiring plans implemented across various sectors, job seekers still have concerns about facing bias during the hiring process. In this webinar, participants will discuss how to coach and advise students on overcoming bias in the job search process. Various diversity variables will be explored and their impact on professionals documents, interviewing, and networking.
Whether the majority of your clients are underrepresented populations or not, this webinar is a must for every career development professional providing direct counseling, coaching or advising on employability skills and job searching.
You’ll Learn:
- What cultural identifiers are and how they impact the job search process
- Strategies for helping clients overcome bias during the job search
- Recommendations for nurturing fair hiring practices in career development services centers.
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PRESENTER
Lakeisha Mathews is Director of the Career and Professional Development Center at the University of Baltimore. She formally served as Associate Director of Career Services at the University of Maryland University College and as Assistant Director for Alumni & Graduate Students at the Loyola University Maryland Career Center.
Lakeisha is also the owner of a career coaching business called Right Resumes & Career Coaching, LLC which she launched in 2012. Right Resumes & Career Coaching serves entry-level and mid-career professionals in the DC Metro area and specializes in resume writing, career planning and strategy and professional development seminars.
Mrs. Mathews holds several industry certifications as a Certified Professional Career Coach, Certified Professional Resume Writer, Global Career Development Facilitator, Certified Career Services Provider, Certified Business and Employer Services Professional, and is certified to teach Etiquette to Adults and Professionals. She received her M.S. in Human Resource Development from Towson University and a B.A. in Communication from the University of Maryland College Park. Lakeisha is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Education in Higher Education Leadership and Innovation from Wilmington University.
Lakeisha is a published authors and thought leader in the field of career services. In 2016, Lakeisha co-authored a chapter in the book Find Your Fit, published by the Association of Talent Development. She is currently serving as the Trustee for Higher Education Career Counselors & Educators for the National Career Development Association, the largest career development association in the world. In 2011, she served as president of the Maryland Career Development Association.
Holistic Support for the Career Transition of International Students Returning Home in the Coronavirus Era and Beyond
Presented by: Members of the International Student Services Committee: Elif Balin, Sonia Liang, Xinrui (Rose) Xu
The NCDA 2020 Webinar series presents:
Holistic Support for the Career Transition of
International Students Returning Home
in the Coronavirus Era and Beyond
Presented by: Members of the International Student Services Committee: Elif Balin, Sonia Liang, Xinrui (Rose) Xu
The NCDA International Student Services Committee (ISSC) recognizes current challenges that career services professionals are experiencing (such as an outbreak of pandemic disease, cultural variances, political situations, etc.) when serving the international student population during this transition period. Join the conversation with the NCDA ISSC speakers in a webinar presentation from April 2020 to discuss the factors that motivate International Students to return to their home country. This webinar will help you become familiar with the potential advantages and challenges of returning home. You will also be able to receive resources and best practices to help international students prepare to return home holistically.
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Presenter Information:
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.
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 that led to the undergraduate office receiving the National Career Development Association (NCDA) 2019 “Service to International Students” award.
Xinrui (Rose) Xu is a Career Services Consultant with an international student focus at the Center for Career Opportunities at Purdue University, West Lafayette. Working at a centralized career center, Xinrui provides counseling and coaching to students from all majors at all degree levels at Purdue University and has a unique perspective on serving a diverse population with various career needs. In her role as an international student specialist, she aims at facilitating a campus-wide support system and identifying champions for international students, in addition to providing specific programming to students. Xinrui joins the NCDA international student service committee since June 2019.
Integrating Career Development in the Early Grades
Presented by Ed Hidalgo
The NCDA 2020 Webinar series presents:
Integrating Career Development in the Early Grades
Presented by: Ed Hidalgo, Chief Innovation and Engagement Officer
Cajon Valley Union School District, San Diego, CA.
Join this informative presentation from the design and implementation team for the World of Work™ Initiative, a career development framework developed and deployed across the 28 K-8 schools in the Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon, California. The initiative is a research-based framework for teachers to integrate career development in their classrooms and leverages research frameworks such as the Holland RIASEC. During this presentation participants will learn about the three-year journey from development of the theory of action through to the most recent research developing from one of the largest sample sizes of middle-school student possible selves’ data ever collected.
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Presenter Information:
Ed Hidalgo is the Chief Innovation and Engagement Officer for the Cajon Valley Union School District in San Diego, CA. Prior to his current role, he was the Director of the World of Work Initiative at the University of San Diego Jacobs Institute for Entrepreneurship in Education. His experience in career development and training comes from nearly 20 years in human resources, staffing and government affairs, most recently at Qualcomm. RIASEC: SEA; MBTI: ESFJ.
My Life With a Theory- John L. Holland’s Autobiography: The Premier Resource for Researching and Teaching the Holland Theory
Presented by Jack Rayman with David Ford
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:
- Deepen your understanding of The Holland Theory.
- 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.
- 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.
Partners or Silos? Reimagining Education & Workforce Development
Presented by: Sarah Burns and Peter Callstrom
Too often, education and workforce systems operate in separate worlds. The school experience should prepare students for the world of work, yet far too many students are not exposed to a myriad of career possibilities – and they do not understand their unique strengths, interests, and values. The workforce development system then tries to support job seekers who are little prepared or unclear on what they want to do. The San Diego Workforce Partnership is collaborating with school districts across the county to disrupt this disconnect, providing training, tools, and strategies to support all students in accessing the world of work.
Presenters: Sarah Burns, Director of Learning at the San Diego Workforce Partnership, and Peter Callstrom, CEO San Diego Workforce Partnership
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Presenter Information:
Sarah Burns has over a decade of combined experience in the fields of education, workforce development, and leadership development. As the Director of Learning at the San Diego Workforce Partnership, Sarah infuses career development best practices into the programs offered by the publicly funded workforce development system and its network of providers. She also designs and delivers professional development for San Diego’s teachers, school leaders and career counselors, drawing upon her experience as a high-school math teacher in New York City. Sarah uses her expertise in labor market research to illuminate present employment needs and future trends in a way especially relevant to K-12 schools, institutes of higher education, and other job-training providers. Sarah leverages her professional practice and degrees in economics and math education to support successful labor market outcomes for San Diegans, with a passion for students and the younger workforce. She is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and is skilled in helping individuals and groups to illuminate and amplify their strengths to find success in the world of work.
Peter Callstrom has led nonprofits in the San Diego region for 30+ years. He joined the SDWP as CEO in 2012. Peter and his team have transformed the SDWP and reimagined workforce development delivery and impact. Peter and team have built a diverse budget ($48M) from multiple investors (public, private and philanthropy), and delivered varied workforce programs to empower job seekers of all ages. With federal resources, they manage a countywide network of full-service career centers. With an emphasis on underserved populations, but available to all job seekers, the SDWP and its partners reach 50K+ annually. The SDWP created the first and only workforce Income Share Agreement (ISA) fund, an innovative student financing model to access post-secondary skills - students pay back to the fund, creating an ‘evergreen’ fund that empowers future participants. The SDWP utilizes in-depth labor market research and deploys content via K-14 educational materials and ‘MyNextMove’ – an online experience to inform and inspire students, teachers, and job seekers and the ‘Launch Pad’ with the Cajon Valley School District – an innovative in-person K-12 experience that integrates career exploration with academics. Other innovative projects: TechHire, Cybersecurity career training, Construction Career Jumpstart, Dental Assistant Training, Connect2Careers – youth employment, Reentry for justice-involved, “High Road” Training Partnerships, and more. Recipient of the “WIOA Trailblazer” award (of 550 workforce boards around the country) and USD’s ‘Kaleidoscope’ award for excellent governance, the SDWP is a nationally recognized leader. Peter was named “nonprofit CEO of year” by the San Diego Business Journal in 2021.
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
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.
Preventing and Transforming Career Burnout into Opportunity in the New Era of COVID-19
Presented by Ronda Ansted and Sheri Mahaney
The NCDA 2020 Webinar series presents:
Preventing and Transforming Career Burnout into Opportunity in the New Era of COVID-19
Presented by:
Ronda Ansted and Sheri Mahaney
Career burnout has been on the rise for decades and with the addition of the COVID-19 economic crisis, it is going to get worse. Times like this can help us reflect on what’s really important. This webinar will give career professionals new tools and approaches to prevent and overcome burnout for themselves and their clients, such as identifying and building on what brings you joy, envisioning the life you want for yourself, and taking concrete steps to turn that vision into reality.
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The Presenters:
Ronda Ansted is committed to using career development to transform lives, communities, and the world. For more than 20 years, with a primary focus on international development and social services, Ronda has helped her clients to translate their skills and services into rewarding work and inspired lives. Through her private practice, Be the Change Career Consulting, Ronda works with those dedicated to serving others through support, guidance, and inspiration to increase their effectiveness professionally and to help them fulfill a personal journey. She is the creator of My Career Design Studio, launched to increase access to career coaching to people around the world and with limited resources. She is also Past President of Maryland Career Development Association. Ronda holds a Doctorate of Management from the University of Maryland University College and a Master’s of Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
Sheri Mahaney has worked as a therapist, career counselor, supervisor, staff mentor, group facilitator, and consultant throughout her career in the social services and higher education fields over the past 30 years. In that time, she has assisted thousands of clients and staff on interpersonal communication topics through workshops and retreats utilizing her expert knowledge of human behavior and the impact of personality differences on daily human interactions. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor, a trained NCDA Instructor of the Facilitating Career Development program, a qualified interpreter of the Myers-Briggs assessment, and has teaching certification for the StrengthsQuest assessment. Sheri holds a B.S. degree in Human Development & Family Studies from Cornell University and a Master’s degree in Social Work, occupational social work concentration, from Syracuse University.
Self-Care Tips for Career Development Professionals: Managing Stress and Building Resilience
Presented by Sharon Givens
Wellness is one of the critical factors of being an effective practitioner. As career development professionals working with students, it is important for us to dedicate time to our self-care. This interactive webinar will provide tools for reducing stress and anxiety and encourage you to implement self-care into your daily routine. Important concepts we will discuss:
- Identifying triggers for stress and anxiety
- Mindfulness and cognitive techniques to reduce stress and anxiety
- Tips on how to implement self-care
Presenter: Dr. Sharon Givens and Marty Apodaca
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Self-Care Presenters:
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.
Marty Apodaca, MA, LPCC, CCC, NCC
Marty Apodaca 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. For over a decade, he previously served as a Career Development Facilitator at UNM Career Services, where he supervised and trained both individual and group counseling interns. Marty presents to counseling graduate students on career related topics and has taught undergraduate career development courses. Marty’s 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. Previously, he 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, where he helps facilitate workshops aimed at educating community providers, career practitioners, and school counselors on serving their populations' career needs. 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, and Career Convergence. Marty has also 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. While working on his MA, he served as a board member and president for Chi Sigma Iota, the counseling honor society. 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.
The Threads of Hope-Action Theory and Practice
Presented by: Norman Amundson, Andrea Fruhling, Hyung Joon Yoon, and Spencer Niles
The NCDA 2021 Webinar series presents:
The Threads of Hope-Action Theory and Practice
Presented by: Norman Amundson, Andrea Fruhling, Hyung Joon Yoon, and Spencer Niles
In this presentation the developers of Hope-Action Theory weave together both theoretical constructs and interventions that are supported through their research. As part of this process Spencer Niles, Hyung Joon Yoon and Norm Amundson use their unique perspectives to create more robust theory and practical interventions. Andrea Fruhling, the Executive Director of the Hope-Action Group and a career coach educator, will facilitate the discussion and will help to integrate a perspective from both career counselling and career coaching. The Hope-Action Group has been using this discussion process over the past year to further develop their ideas and to build online teaching platforms.
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The Presenters:
Dr. Norman Amundson is a professor emeritus from the University of British Columbia. He has a PhD from the University of Alberta and also holds an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Umea, Sweden. He has worked in the career development field for over 40 years and has published many books and articles, including a 2018 Anniversary Edition of his nationally award winning book “Active Engagement”. Most recently he has co-authored the books, “Career Flow & Development: Hope in Action” and “Career Recovery: Creating Hopeful Careers in Difficult Times". Many of his books and workbooks have been translated into other languages. In his work he emphasizes the importance of creativity, imagination, storytelling, dynamic action, metaphors and hope. Dr. Amundson has presented his work at many national and international conferences (in more than 30 countries). He has also been recognized by many national and international professional associations for his leadership and contributions in the career development field and is a recipient of the NCDA Eminent Career Award. His training workshops and presentations are practical, engaging, and interactive.
Andrea Fruhling is a Certified Organizational Coach (UBC), founder of Doubleknot Works, executive director of the Hope-Action Group, and mentor coach/instructor for the Organizational Coaching program at the University of British Columbia. In addition to a private coaching practice, Andrea develops and delivers blended learning courses for career practitioners and organizations both nationally and internationally, helping them find more creatively impactful ways to work with clients. Andrea’s work is practical and engaging with a focus on creativity, active, strengths-based learning, team engagement, and hope. Recently, Andrea developed and co-facilitated “Certification in Hope-Action Theory and Practice”, a course for international career influencers in Singapore. She has developed several asynchronous online courses in partnership with Dr. Norm Amundson and the Canadian Career Development Foundation, and has delivered keynote presentations, workshops, and webinars for national and international career development conferences and associations. In response to the Covid-19 unemployment crisis, Andrea joined an elite panel of career development professionals to provide content for Hope Central, a holistic system developed by Kuder, providing resources for displaced workers and the workforce development professionals supporting them.
Dr. Hyung Joon Yoon, Ph.D., CCSP, SPHR, is an assistant professor of Workforce Education and Development (WFED) at Penn State. Over the last 20 years, he worked for such organizations as LG Display, Republic of Korea Army, Penn State Management Programs and Services, Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, the George Washington University, internationally, as a Human Resource Development (HRD) researcher-practitioner. He specializes in theory building, assessment and intervention development, and program evaluation in the fields of career development, leadership development, and organization development. He is one of the developers of Hope-Action Theory (HAT), and he developed the Human Agency Based Individual Transformation (HABIT) model for individual, organizational, and societal transformation. His research direction has been on empowering individuals and organizations with hope and human agency. He served on the board of the National Career Development Association (NCDA) twice. He is bestowed as an NCDA Fellow in 2020 for his significant contribution to the career development field through research, teaching, practice, and policy development. He is currently Associate Editor of Human Resource Development Review, a premier theory-building journal in the field of HRD. He is also a Master Trainer of the Facilitating Career Development (FCD) curriculum.
Dr. Spencer Niles serves as Professor in the Counselor Education Program at William & Mary. Previously, he served as Dean, and Professor at the School of Education at William & Mary. He was also a Distinguished Professor and Department Head for Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education at the Pennsylvania State University from 2000-2013. He is a Past-President of Chi Sigma Iota International and was twice the President of the National Career Development Association (NCDA). He is the recipient of the NCDA Eminent Career Award and has received many other awards for his scholarship and leadership. He served as two-term Editor for The Career Development Quarterly, Editor for the Journal of Counseling & Development, and continues to serve on numerous journal editorial boards. He has authored or co-authored approximately 140 publications and delivered over 150 presentations at national and international conferences. His book Career Development Interventions (6th edition) is the best-selling career text in the world. His most recent co-authored books are titled Career Flow and Development: Hope-Action Theory and Career Recovery: Creating Careers with Hope in Difficult Times. He has taught in over 27 countries and is an Honorary Member of the Japanese Career Development Association, Honorary Member of the Italian Association for Educational and Vocational Guidance, and a member of the Board of Directors for the International Center for Career Development and Public Policy.
Three Perspectives on Theory-Research-Practice Connections
Presented by: Drs. Seth C.W. Hayden, José F. Domene, Hung-Bin Sheu, Dr. Nancy Arthur
How do you use theory and research to guide practice in career development? In this webinar, we will explore ways that career practitioners can update their knowledge and use evidence to inform contemporary approaches. Join us to hear from three panelists who have contributed to the field by connecting theory with research and the implications for practice. Featured in this webinar are Social Cognitive Career Theory, Contextual Action Theory, and Cognitive Information Processing Theory. Learn what is new about the theories, selections of the latest research, and tips to inform your approaches with clients.
Panelists: Drs. Seth C.W. Hayden, José F. Domene, Hung-Bin Sheu
Moderator: Dr. Nancy Arthur
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Three Perspectives Panelists and Moderator:
Dr. Seth C.W. Hayden is an associate professor of counseling and coordinator of the clinical mental health program at Wake Forest University in the United States. Dr. Hayden’s research focuses on the connection between career development and mental health. In addition, he examines the career and personal development needs of military service members, veterans, and their families. Dr. Hayden is a past-president of the Military and Government Counseling Association and National Career Development Association, both divisions of the American Counseling Association.
Dr. José F Domene is a professor in the counselling psychology specialization area within the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary in Canada. His research includes examining the relational contexts of career development and the use of technology in counselling. Dr. Domene is also a practicing psychologist whose clinical work focuses on the intersection of career-life and mental health concerns.
Dr. Hung-Bin Sheu is an associate professor, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, University of Albany in the United States. Dr. Sheu’s research interests include cross-cultural well-being and health research, vocational psychology, and multicultural counseling and training. He has served on the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Counseling Psychology and the Journal of Vocational Behavior, and the Chinese Journal of Counseling and Guidance. Dr. Sheu is a licensed psychologist with clinical interests in cross-cultural adjustment, acculturation, college students, vocational counseling, and psychodynamic approaches.
Dr. Nancy Arthur is Dean of Research, UniSA Business at the University of South Australia, and Professor Emeritus from the University of Calgary. Nancy has served as Vice-President of the International Association for Educational and Vocational Guidance and is currently a Board member.
Tried and True or Something New?
Facilitator: Courtney Warnsman; Panelists: Monique C. Johnson, Brandi R. Muñoz, Jim Peacock, and Karol Taylor
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.
US Department of Labor Open & Free Online Resources for Career Advisors
Presented by: US Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration
The NCDA 2019 Webinar series presents:
US Department of Labor
Open & Free Online Resources for Career Advisors
Presented by: US Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration
The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration offers a variety of online career resources and tools that can support career counselors, academic advisors and workforce system professionals to help job seekers explore careers and find employment. Join representatives from the U.S. Department of Labor and CareerOneStop for a tour of some favorite online career sites and learn about some new resources and features.
- CareerOneStop (GetMyFuture, Reentry Portal, Competency Model Clearinghouse)
- O*NET Online (MyNextMove, MiProximo Paso, MyNextMove for Veterans)
- apprenticeship.gov
Over time, many customized portals have been added that provide specialized information and features for veterans, opportunity youth, returning citizens/ex-offenders, business/employer engagement, sector strategies, and more.
The sites presented in this webinar include resources that are OPEN and FREE to use, download, and share, or even to incorporate in other websites or web-based tools. You will be introduced to toolkits, assessments, guides, curriculum, and materials that support job seekers with diverse needs and backgrounds. Hear examples of how these resources are used and learn how you can make use of them in your own practice.
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What’s New on LinkedIn This Year?
Presented by Jeremy Schifeling
LinkedIn is always changing—and the savviest career coaches change right along with it. Join a former LinkedIn insider to discover what’s new on LinkedIn in 2022, including…
- New tools to explore which careers match your clients' skills, based on data from 800 million professionals
- New filters to track down remote opportunities—and make sure that you never waste time on ghost jobs
- New platforms to prepare for video interviews—and even get immediate feedback from LinkedIn AI
Why This Isn't a Standard Webinar:
As a former teacher, Jeremy Schifeling makes sure that every session is highly engaging and that all his advice is 100% actionable. As such, you can expect to:
- Test your LinkedIn mastery on pop quizzes
- Participate in live roleplays
- Ask your toughest LinkedIn questions - Should we buy LinkedIn Premium? How much do we need to post? Do Endorsements even matter?
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Questions? Contact: Alicia Cheek, acheek@ncda.org or 918.663.7060
About the Presenter
Jeremy Schifeling has devoted his career to helping others succeed in theirs. From teaching kindergarten in Brooklyn to recruiting top students at Teach For America to leading education marketing at LinkedIn, he’s touched the lives of millions of people at every stage of their journeys. Along the way, he’s published the best-selling LinkedIn book on Amazon, served as a career coach for military veterans and MBA students at the University of Michigan, and produced the most-viewed video in LinkedIn’s history. He currently leads consumer marketing at Khan Academy and shares his thoughts on Break into Tech, a site for anyone who wants to launch a tech career.
Working with Third Party Providers to Support International Students’ Career Development
Presented by: Kendra Northington, Kwan Segal, Elif Balin, Nicole Anderson, and Sonia Liang
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.
Questions? Contact: Alicia Cheek, acheek@ncda.org or 918.663.7060
