Government Education Day

Join the OCDA Board on Monday, November 27th for an education and networking event at the Ohio Statehouse! The program will include a tour, educational program, and photo-op on the Ohio Statehouse steps. This is a GREAT opportunity for in-person networking with fellow career development professionals!

This event is open to OCDA, NCDA members, and those who are want to explore OCDA membership! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

PLEASE NOTE: Attendees must dress in business casual/professional attire. Please ensure that you are comfortable and able to stay warm!

To register please follow THIS LINK. It is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED for those interested in attending to RSVP in order to receive updates directly to their email about essential day-of details and parking information.

We can't wait to see you there!!

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION:

Communication Skills with Dr. Aysegul Zeren

Have you ever struggled to communicate during a difficult conversation? Have you noticed that you want to continue to develop your communication skills as you navigate your career, the changing world of work, or daily life? Well look no further!

OCDA is excited to be hosting a presentation on communication skills with Dr. Aysegul Zeren, Professional Development Co-Chair of OCDA! During this presentation, you will learn from an EXPERT and develop new and helpful skills to navigate future conversations!

This presentation may be eligible for a CEU, and event descriptions will be updated accordingly if CEU credit can be granted.

**Be sure to RSVP for this event in order to receive the Zoom link for the presentation**

RSVP for this event HERE!

OCDA Newsletter: We would like to hear from YOU!

Did you know that members can ensure that their voice and opinions are heard through contributing to the OCDA Membership Newsletters? These monthly newsletters are sent out at the beginning of the month and include content such as upcoming events, helpful tips for professionals, ways to become involved with OCDA, and much MORE! For more information and ideas about content members could submit for the newsletter, be sure to check out our Newsletter page on the OCDA website!

Be sure to email our current newsletter editor, Maddie Kindig, at kindig.13@osu.edu with any questions or content!

**CONTENT FOR NOVEMBER'S MEMBERSHIP NEWSLETTER IS DUE BY MONDAY, OCTOBER 23RD**

Ohio Career Development Association

Awards 2023

   

Ohio Career Development Association
State Division of NCDA and Division of OCA

Last Chance to Nominate a Colleague for an OCDA Award!

Today is the LAST day to nominate a colleague for one of the OCDA Awards! The nomination forms are very quick and easy to complete - Please help us celebrate some amazing professionals in the career development space!

Winners will receive a $100 honorarium, commemorative gift, free registration to the 2023 Conference, and will be recognized at the conference!

Please take a moment to nominate your amazing colleagues! Read the award criteria below; and nominate some outstanding professionals HERE.

NEW AWARD ALERT!! CAREER INNOVATOR AWARD

• Nominees must have at least 2 years of experience in the career development or related field
• Demonstrates innovation through specialized projects, initiatives, and/or contributions and has made an impact on the populations that they serve.

Outstanding Graduate Student Nomination

• This award recognizes of the wonderful contributions that graduate students are already making to their respective field.
• Nominees must be a full-time student in Ohio, a masters or doctoral candidate, and in the field of career counseling, student affairs, college/student personnel or a related field.

Outstanding New Professional Nomination

• This award recognizes of an individual with less than five (5) years of full-time experience.
• This individual serves as a role model to students and professionals, demonstrates creativity/innovation in the field, and has great potential for continued success.

Bob Windle Leadership Nomination

• The award is named in honor of Bob Windle, who won the award in 2011, for his exceptional contributions to OCDA and to career counseling, exploration, transition, and resilience.
• The Bob Windle Leadership Award recognizes practicing career counselors, consultants, or teachers for outstanding performance.
• Nominees must have at least eight (8) years of service in career development or a related field; demonstrated quality of service (such as innovative programs, recognition by local organizations, publications, awards, etc.); and service to professional association(s) at the local, state and/or national levels. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Tainne Dallas at tdallas@jcu.edu and/or Taylor Slocum (Member Engagement & Awards Chair) at tslocum3@cscc.edu. We look forward to celebrating our career development colleagues.

Ohio Career Development Association

2023 Awards Reminder

   

Ohio Career Development Association
State Division of NCDA and Division of OCA

2023 Award Nominations

Open 1 more week!

There's still time to nominate a colleague for an OCDA award! We are accepting nominations through Friday, 4/7. Winners will receive a $100 honorarium, commemorative gift, free registration to the 2023 Conference, and will be recognized at the conference!

Please take a moment to nominate your amazing colleagues! Read the award criteria below; and nominate some outstanding professionals HERE.

NEW AWARD ALERT!! CAREER INNOVATOR AWARD

• Nominees must have at least 2 years of experience in the career development or related field
• Demonstrates innovation through specialized projects, initiatives, and/or contributions and has made an impact on the populations that they serve.

Outstanding Graduate Student Nomination

• This award recognizes of the wonderful contributions that graduate students are already making to their respective field.
• Nominees must be a full-time student in Ohio, a masters or doctoral candidate, and in the field of career counseling, student affairs, college/student personnel or a related field.

Outstanding New Professional Nomination

• This award recognizes of an individual with less than five (5) years of full-time experience.
• This individual serves as a role model to students and professionals, demonstrates creativity/innovation in the field, and has great potential for continued success.

Bob Windle Leadership Nomination

• The award is named in honor of Bob Windle, who won the award in 2011, for his exceptional contributions to OCDA and to career counseling, exploration, transition, and resilience.
• The Bob Windle Leadership Award recognizes practicing career counselors, consultants, or teachers for outstanding performance.
• Nominees must have at least eight (8) years of service in career development or a related field; demonstrated quality of service (such as innovative programs, recognition by local organizations, publications, awards, etc.); and service to professional association(s) at the local, state and/or national levels. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Tainne Dallas at tdallas@jcu.edu and/or Taylor Slocum (Member Engagement & Awards Chair) at tslocum3@cscc.edu. We look forward to celebrating our career development colleagues.

Spring Newsletter

Upcoming OCDA Conference

We hope you will join us on May 18 & 19 at Ohio Dominican University for our annual Ohio Career Development Conference. Join us to learn from experts across the state on important subjects like connection, DEIJB, changing careers, and innovation in career readiness.

OCDA members get a discounted rate of $100! Current graduate student? Register for just $50.

Register for the Annual Conference

Conference Themes Building CONNECTIONS & CARE in an expanding world Paving the way for DIVERSITY, EQUITY, JUSTICE, & BELONGING Navigating CAREER CHANGE in today's world Exploring INNOVATION in career readiness

Know someone going above and beyond in the Career Development field?

It’s that time of year again! OCDA is calling for award nominations! We are accepting nominations through Friday, 4/7. Winners will receive a $100 honorarium, commemorative gift, free registration to the 2023 Conference, and will be recognized at the conference! 

Please take a moment to nominate your amazing colleagues! Read the award criteria below; and nominate some outstanding professionals HERE.

NEW AWARD ALERT!! CAREER INNOVATOR AWARD

• Nominees must have at least 2 years of experience in the career development or related field 
• Demonstrates innovation through specialized projects, initiatives, and/or contributions and has made an impact on the populations that they serve.

Outstanding Graduate Student Nomination 

• This award recognizes of the wonderful contributions that graduate students are already making to their respective field. 
• Nominees must be a full-time student in Ohio, a masters or doctoral candidate, and in the field of career counseling, student affairs, college/student personnel or a related field.

Outstanding New Professional Nomination 

• This award recognizes of an individual with less than five (5) years of full-time experience. 
• This individual serves as a role model to students and professionals, demonstrates creativity/innovation in the field, and has great potential for continued success.

Bob Windle Leadership Nomination

• The award is named in honor of Bob Windle, who won the award in 2011, for his exceptional contributions to OCDA and to career counseling, exploration, transition, and resilience.
• The Bob Windle Leadership Award recognizes practicing career counselors, consultants, or teachers for outstanding performance. 
• Nominees must have at least eight (8) years of service in career development or a related field; demonstrated quality of service (such as innovative programs, recognition by local organizations, publications, awards, etc.); and service to professional association(s) at the local, state and/or national levels.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Tainne Dallas at tdallas@jcu.edu and/or Taylor Slocum (Member Engagement & Awards Chair) at tslocum3@cscc.edu. We look forward to celebrating our career development colleagues.

NOMINATE A COLLEAGUE TODAY

Training & PD Opportunities

The Human Skills Gap: Empowering Our Youth with the Missing Piece

Register for this NCDA Webinar

March 15th, 12:30-1:30 EST

MORE Workshop: A Commitment to Diversity

Register for this Miami University Workshop

March 16th, 8-11:30am EST

West Chester, OH

Lunch & Learn: The Impact of Restorative Justice on Higher Ed

Register for this SOCHE Webinar

March 22, 12-1 EST

Headlines

Program Innovation: Career Services Gets a Boost From Student Advisers

The CROWN Act: Natural Hair in the Workplace with Dr. Whitney Swann, Podcast

Should You Give Up Your Salary and Go to Grad School?

A Different Perspective on Professional Development: Look to the Past to Improve the Future

Job Board

• Program Manager, School of Human Services, University of Cincinnati
• Director, Student Counseling & Wellness, Columbus State Community College
• Specialist, Career Services, Cuyahoga Community College
• Director, Staff Development, Miami University

If you have any ideas for membership email content, please email Bethani Burkhart at Bethani.Burkhart@tri-c.edu

SOCHE: March Events

Check out this month's SOCHE-sponsored events! OCDA members can receive SOCHE member pricing as one of the benefits of OCDA's partnership with SOCHE. For more details about receiving this discount, follow this link to our Member Exclusive Content page.

Be sure to log in to your OCDA account before going to the Member Exclusive Content page as it will not be viewable to those not logged in.

 Friday, March 3rd: Wraparound Services Idea-Share: Community Resources & Partnerships | Virtual Event

Friday, March 10th: Title IX Investigator Training | In-Person Event

Thursday, March 16th: Setting Healthy Boundaries At Work- Session 3 | Virtual Event

Wednesday, March 22nd: Lunch and Learn/Leadership Series: The Impact of Restorative Justice on Higher Education | Virtual Event

Friday, March 24th: Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification- Spring 2023 | In-Person Event

Friday, March 31st: Wraparound Services Idea-Share: External Funding | Virtual Event

February SOCHE-Sponsored Events

Check out this month's SOCHE-sponsored events! OCDA members can receive SOCHE member pricing as one of the benefits of OCDA's partnership with SOCHE. For more details about receiving this discount, follow this link to our Member Exclusive Content page.

Be sure to log in to your OCDA account before going to the Member Exclusive Content page as it will not be viewable to those not logged in.

 Friday, February 10th: Wraparound Services Idea-Share: Food Insecurity | Virtual Event

Wednesday, February 15th: Setting Healthy Boundaries at Work- Session 1 | Virtual Event

Friday, February 17th: Leadership Series: Building an Environment of Trust | Virtual Event

Tuesday, February 21st: Lunch and Learn: Graduation Plans Promote Individualized Student Success | Virtual Event

Friday, February 24th: Setting Healthy Boundaries at Work- Session 2 | Virtual Event