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  • 31 Mar 2023 12:00 PM | Anonymous

    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.

  • 13 Mar 2023 12:00 PM | Anonymous

    OCDA: Ohio Career Development Association Logo

    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

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    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

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

    Register for this SOCHE Webinar

    March 22, 12-1 EST

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    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

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

  • 1 Mar 2023 10:24 PM | Anonymous

    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

  • 4 Feb 2023 1:20 PM | Anonymous

    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


  • 26 Dec 2022 9:12 PM | Anonymous

    OCDA is proud to announce new partnerships with the Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) and the Kenton County Library. These partnerships offer several benefits for OCDA members that will become available in January of 2023! Stay tuned for information about how to access these benefits.

    You can find links to SOCHE's and Kenton County Library's websites on our Partners webpage or by clicking on the logos below!


  • 4 Dec 2022 7:05 PM | Anonymous

     You spoke! We listened! We wanted to share some of the results of our Membership Engagement Survey with you! We are so excited for 2023 and all that OCDA has to offer for our members!

     

     


  • 20 Nov 2022 7:43 PM | Anonymous

    As we near the end of National Career Development Month, OCDA invites members to take some time to reflect and show appreciation to those who helped you along your career path.

    This week, we encourage our members to make a card or send an email to someone who has had a positive impact on them or their career.

    We also have a short form that can be completed to send your note of appreciation, if desired!

  • 8 Oct 2022 10:24 PM | Anonymous

    DEADLINE EXTENDED: Call For Proposals for NCDA Global Conference

    Are you interested in presenting at the 2023 NCDA Global Career Development Conference? You're in luck! There is still time to submit your proposal! NCDA has extended their deadline for submitting proposals to October 17th 2022! For more information about the conference and how to submit proposals, follow this link!


  • 2 Jun 2022 10:56 AM | Anonymous

    Interested in getting more involved with OCDA?

    We have several volunteer positions open on our Board and committees. Joining the board is a great way to build your resume and leadership skills, as well as your professional network. Opportunities for getting involved include: President-Elect, Professional Development Co-Chair, Membership Chair, Membership Engagement Chair, National Career Development Month Chair, Bylaws Chair, Archives Chairs, and Social Media Chair, as well as several options to become a committee member.

    To learn more about the open positions, and to fill out an interest form, click the button below.

    Learn More About Getting Involved!

    Check out THIS VIDEO to learn more about why volunteering with OCDA is a great choice! We look forward to working with you.


  • 15 Apr 2022 11:04 AM | Anonymous

    Free Professional Development Event:

    Leveraging Resources to Build a Pre-Apprenticeship Program

    Join us for our OCDA Professional Development Signature Workshop Series and Networking Event as John Hambrick and Christine Galvin of ESC of Central Ohio present on Leveraging Resources to Build a Pre-Apprenticeship Program. Join in-person or via Zoom.

    Friday, April 29th

    2:30 to 4pm

    Columbus Main Library Meeting Room 3A

    96 S. Grant Ave. Columbus, OH

    Or Virtually or Via Zoom 

    Contact Hours will be Provided!

    Click Here to Register

    OCDA Conference:

    Early Bird Registration Ends April 17th

    The 2022 OCDA Conference is a two-day conference, spanning from Thursday, May 19th to Friday, May 20th and will be held virtually through Zoom. 

    Early Bird Registration

    Register by April 17th by 11:59pm

    OCDA Members - $25
    Non-OCDA Members - $40
    Students* - $15

    Regular Registration

    After April 17th, before May 16th by 11:59pm

    OCDA Members - $40
    Non-OCDA Members - $55
    Students* - $20
    Registration includes one year of membership. *The student rate applies to students currently enrolled in a graduate/doctoral degree program. 

    Click Here to Register

    This year's theme is - The Future of Career Development: Build Your Toolkit for Now and the Future. As we move forward in supporting the journey that we and our clients/students go through today for the sake of tomorrow, we aim to build our toolkit of life-career resources. Join us for our virtual conference, where you will connect and share innovative experiences and ideas with career-driven colleagues. Take a moment to read through some of our amazing speaker's presentations, and watch the short videos that cover their content: click here for the breakout sessions.


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