Ohio Career Development Association upcoming events

NCD Month: The Human Side of AI (4 Nov 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Ohio Career Development Association Presents:

National Career Development Month

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The Human Side of AI: What Still Matters in Career Development

Wednesday, November 4th 2026

12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern Time

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Presenters:

Lindsay Tate, M.S.E

Associate Director of Partnerships- AI Excellence Institute

Academic and Workforce Innovation Division

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Presentation Overview

Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming career development while examining the human skills that remain essential in an AI-driven world. This hands-on, interactive session will invite participants to engage in conversation, share ideas, and explore real-world scenarios related to AI and career development. Together, we’ll consider how skills such as empathy, communication, connection, critical thinking, and relationship-building continue to shape meaningful career development and support effective human-centered practice.

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Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Describe ways AI is transforming career development practices and the role of career professionals.
Identify essential human skills—including empathy, communication, connection, critical thinking, and relationship-building—that remain important in an AI-driven workplace.
Apply human-centered strategies to real-world career development scenarios involving AI.
Engage in meaningful discussion and reflection about balancing AI tools with human connection in career development.

**Zoom information will be sent to registrants via email.**

NCD Month: Ohio’s Career Connections Framework: Strengthening the Student Journey from K–12 to Higher Ed (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Ohio Career Development Association Presents:

National Career Development Month

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Ohio’s Career Connections Framework: Strengthening the Student Journey from K–12 to Higher Ed

Tuesday, November 10th 2026

12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern Time

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Presenters:

Lyndsay Havey

Career Connections Education Program Specialist

Office of Graduate Success

Ohio Department of Education & Workforce

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Presentation Overview

Join us for a 1‑hour virtual session during National Career Development Month to explore Ohio’s statewide vision for K–12 career planning through the updated Career Connections Framework. We’ll take a practical look at the tools and resources released this summer that support consistent career awareness, exploration, preparation, and participation — and consider how they help students develop the self‑agency and durable skills that matter throughout life, no matter their path.

Together, we’ll reflect on how educators, career professionals, and higher‑education partners can contribute to a more collaborative, coherent journey for Ohio’s students, and explore how the Career Connections approach can strengthen shared efforts across sectors.

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Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Describe the key components of Ohio’s updated Career Connections Framework and how career awareness, exploration, preparation, and participation support students’ career development.
Identify tools and resources within the Career Connections Framework that can be used to strengthen students’ self-agency, durable skills, and career readiness.
Explore opportunities for collaboration among K–12 educators, career professionals, and higher education partners to create a more connected and consistent career development journey for Ohio students.

**Zoom information will be sent to registrants via email.**

Navigating your OCDA Journey (12pm session) (16 Nov 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Ohio Career Development Association Presents:

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Navigating your OCDA Journey

Monday, November 16th 2026

12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern Time

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Presenters:

Our Membership Engagement Co-Chairs

Martha Maria Nicks, MSEd, CCSP, GCDF-I

Navigator Career Solutions

Christina Yancey, M. HR, CPRW, CEIP

Manager of Career Development Services, Sinclair Community College

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Presentation Overview

This presentation serves as an activation guide for new, current, and prospective members of the Ohio Career Development Association. It outlines the organization's mission to elevate career guidance across a cross-sector ecosystem including K-12, higher education, workforce development, business, and private practice. The presentation details OCDA's foundational pillars, leadership hierarchy, committee structures, and multi-phase engagement lifecycle. Additionally, it delivers a structured first-year roadmap designed to maximize continuous professional development, networking, and statewide collaboration.

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Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Understand OCDA's Mission and Structure: Enable members to articulate OCDA's foundational purpose and cross-sector ecosystem. Members will also learn to navigate the organization's leadership hierarchy and committee structures.
Execute a First-Year Activation Plan: Guide members through key first-year milestones, such as attending regional coffee chats and webinars to earn CEUs. This roadmap empowers members to quickly connect with statewide resources and build early momentum.
Maximize Engagement and Professional Visibility: Encourage active participation through committee involvement, milestone contributions, and conference presentation opportunities. These actions help members elevate their professional standing and drive cross-sector collaboration across Ohio.

**Zoom information will be sent to registrants via email.**

Navigating your OCDA Journey (4pm session) (16 Nov 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Ohio Career Development Association Presents:

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Navigating your OCDA Journey

Monday, November 16th 2026

4:00pm - 5:00pm Eastern Time

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Presenters:

Our Membership Engagement Co-Chairs

Martha Maria Nicks, MSEd, CCSP, GCDF-I

Navigator Career Solutions

Christina Yancey, M. HR, CPRW, CEIP

Manager of Career Development Services, Sinclair Community College

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Presentation Overview

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Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Understand OCDA's Mission and Structure: Enable members to articulate OCDA's foundational purpose and cross-sector ecosystem. Members will also learn to navigate the organization's leadership hierarchy and committee structures.
Execute a First-Year Activation Plan: Guide members through key first-year milestones, such as attending regional coffee chats and webinars to earn CEUs. This roadmap empowers members to quickly connect with statewide resources and build early momentum.
Maximize Engagement and Professional Visibility: Encourage active participation through committee involvement, milestone contributions, and conference presentation opportunities. These actions help members elevate their professional standing and drive cross-sector collaboration across Ohio.

**Zoom information will be sent to registrants via email.**