Join us for the next Career Practitioner Institute on February 26, 2027 in
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Friday, February 26

What is an in-person Career Practitioner Institute?

NCDA offers these smaller, regional conferences for the purpose of

1. gathering practitioners together for a day-long event at a low cost
   
2. allowing state CDA leaders, NCDA Board members and representatives opportunities to present to and interact with smaller groups of practitioners
3. showcasing NCDA expert members, helpful products and benefits to anyone working in the field of career development
   
4. offering CEs (continuing education credits) to practitioners who seek these
5. convening Board meetings and state CDAs

What is a virtual Career Practitioner Institute?

NCDA offers these global gatherings for the purpose of

1. gathering practitioners together virtually for an afternoon at a low cost
   
2. allowing NCDA partners, global leaders, NCDA Board members and representatives opportunities to present to numerous practitioners
3. showcasing NCDA expert members, helpful products and benefits to anyone working in the field of career development
   
4. offering CEs (continuing education credits) to practitioners who seek these
5. supporting career development partners around the world

What are participants saying about
NCDA Career Practitioner Institutes?

 "Two of the best things about the presentations were the thought- provoking ideas and concepts and the competencies of the facilitators."

 "I enjoyed gaining new information and practices to re-energize my work."

 "As a new member, this was very beneficial... I learned about the many resources and training opportunities available to me personally, but also those that will be helpful in my work with my students."

What have participants learned?

"Models"

"How to facilitate people to unlock their own potential."

"The importance of focus."

"How to be the 'guide on the side, not the sage on the stage'."