Pennsylvania Career Development Association upcoming events

PACDA: Thought Leader Insights on Career Readiness for Today’s Students (Tuesday, April 07, 2026)

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Thought Leader Insights on Career Readiness for Today’s Students

Tuesday 04/07, Noon-2 PM Eastern (Zoom)

This webinar is comprised of a panel of individuals with expertise on supporting career readiness, job search strategies, and transition from higher ed to the workplace with particular insights for coaches supporting first gen and low income students.

Speakers:

Pamela Edwards | LinkedIn

MS in Organizational Dynamics from UPenn as well as BA in Sociology and MA in Higher Ed Student Affairs from Indiana University of PA.
Nearly 25 years at University of PA where she is currently the Executive Director of Student Engagement.
She develops, implements, and oversees enhanced access, education, and support programs for first generation and low income program students with close collaboration with faculty and administrative partners in the 12 schools and key offices at Penn as well as the school district of Philadelphia.

Susan Chappell | LinkedIn

Master’s in Education and BS in Economics from Penn State.
Associate Director of Career Services at Commonwealth campuses of PSU where she’s worked for nearly 20 years.
She’s the Co-lead for Career Readiness Infusion Project across the Penn State system, engaging college and campus stakeholders in a community of practice to develop a model of equitable infusion of NACE's career readiness competencies and high impact co-curricular practices into the student experience.

Angie Estévez | LinkedIn

She holds a EdD in educational leadership and higher education administration as well as MEd in college counseling and BA in Sociology from University of Delaware.
Last year she returned to Univ of DE as the Associate Director for the university’s National Fellowships office after nearly 16 years at UPenn and an early stint at Cecil College.
She leads strategy and implementation of university’s fellowship program, interacting with students, faculty, staff, and external partners. She recruits participants and maintains relationships with program alumni.

NCDA CEUs: This program is eligible for 2 NCDA CEUs.

CEUs are free for PACDA members and non-members
If you attend the program live, simply complete the post-program survey and receive your CEU certificate.
If you register for the program but do not attend live, you will receive an email with a link to the recording. Watch the recording and then complete the post-program survey to receive your CEU certificate.
NCDA is the National Career Development Association (www.ncda.org/). See https://ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/credentialing for information on NCDA credentials and Continuing Education requirements.

Act 48 credit:

PACDA and PSCA members: After the event, complete the post-event survey, then email ceu@thepacda.org to obtain your certificate of attendance, which you can then submit via the PSCA website.

Not a PACDA or PSCA member?: You may be able to obtain Act 48 credit. After the event, complete the post-event survey, then email ceu@thepacda.org to obtain your certificate of attendance. Submit this to the Pennsylvania Department of Education via your local education agency, which will have the final say on whether this program qualifies for Act 48 credit. Or, you may submit via the Pennsylvania School Counselor Association for $10.

NSA-PHL: Write that Book (Friday, April 10, 2026)

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT

National Speakers Association (NSA)
Philadelphia Chapter

Write That Book

April 10, 2026 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM ET

More information: Here

OCDA: Fostering Career Awareness and Development in the K-12 Setting (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Ohio Career Development Association

Fostering Career Awareness and Development in the K-12 Setting

April 15, 2026 12PM - 1PM EST

This session is designed for career counselors, school counselors, and educational practitioners working with K–12 students. Framed by Super’s Lifespan, Life-Space Theory, and Gottfredson’s Theory of Circumscription and Compromise, the presentation examines career development as a developmental process from early childhood through adolescence. Participants will explore how students’ self-concept, interests, and aspirations emerge over time and how counseling-informed, developmentally appropriate practices can support career awareness, employability skill development, and intentional pathway planning.

More information and registration HERE

PACDA Members: register at a discount using the promo code in Member Resources.

NSA-PHL: Read and Succeed (Friday, April 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

National Speakers Association (NSA)
Philadelphia Chapter

READ AND SUCCEED

Ready to elevate your speaking business — and have a few laughs doing it?

Join us for our next Philly NSA Read & Succeed on April 16th, 7:00–8:15 PM, where we’re diving into David Newman’s game-changing new book, Market Eminence.

This isn’t your typical book discussion. It’s a power hour of insights, community, and real talk about what it takes to stand out in today’s noisy marketplace — all facilitated by Theresa Hummel-Krallinger (yes, expect humor, honesty, and the occasional loving kick in the pants).

Registration & More information: Click Here

Career Thought Leaders: Navigating What's Now Building What's Next (San Diego, CA) (Sunday, April 19, 2026)

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Career Thought Leaders

Navigating Whats Now building whats next

April 19 - 22, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Liberty Station, San Diego, CA

Join the premier gathering of career development professionals for a transformative experience that consistently delivers cutting-edge insights, practical technology solutions, and meaningful connections.

The Career Thought Leaders Symposium brings together the brightest minds in career coaching, resume writing, and career services from universities, government agencies, and private practice.

More information and registration Here

OCDA Webinar Series Presents: Cultivating Healthy Workplaces: Strategies to Promote Employee Well-Being and Team Engagement (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

OCDA proudly presents the 2026 Webinar Series

Cultivating Healthy Workplaces: Strategies to Promote Employee Well-Being and Team Engagement

Date: April 29, 2026 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST

CEU Eligible from Ohio CSWMFT Board

Pricing:

$5 for members

$7 for partner associations

$10 for non-members

Presenters:

Katie O'Malley, M.Ed., BCC, Founder & Principle Coach, (en)Courage Coaching

Dr. Ana C. Berrios Allison, Ph.D., LPC, Licensed Career Services Counselor, The Ohio State University

Session Description: In today's workplace, practices that inadvertently undermine employee mental health can gradually reduce engagement, retention, and team cohesion. This interactive session is designed for career counselors and career practitioners to explore how to cultivate a positive team culture that support well-being, prevents burnout, and promotes sustainable engagement.

Grounded in a person-centered and systems-based counseling framework, participants will:

Examine how workplace practices, policies, and leadership behaviors can either support or derail mental health
Learn to identify harmful patterns and implement ethical, practical strategies to protect employee well-being.
Discover how to enact a comprehensive toolkit that promotes engagement, psychological safety, and retention at both individual and team levels.
Reflect on ways to integrate ethical principles including non-maleficence and beneficence into daily leadership and career counseling practices

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

More information and registration HERE

PennACE: 2026 Annual Conference In-person (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

2026 Annual PennACE Conference

Purpose, Pathways and Possibilities – Empowering People for a Changing World of Work

May 19 - 21, 2026

State College, PA

Join us for three days of engaging speakers, breakout sessions, social events, and networking opportunities designed to inspire and connect professionals across Pennsylvania.

Conference Schedule

Sponsorships Packages

PACDA members register at a discount using code in Member Resources

More information and registration HERE

Ohio Career Development Association: 2026 Annual Conference - SAVE THE DATE (Thursday, May 28, 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Save the Date for the OCDA 2026 Conference !

The OCDA 2026 Spring Conference theme is:

Reimagining Career

Readiness: Building Pathways

to Impact

Dates: Thursday, May 28th and Friday, May 29th 2026

Location: Lima, Ohio

Interested in submitting a proposal? OCDA's Call For Proposals is NOW OPEN!

Download the 2026 Conference Save the Date image to share with colleagues HERE.

For more information, Click Here

PACDA Members: Register at a discount using code in Member Resources.

Maryland Career Development Association: Resilient Paths. Cultivating Career Growth in Changing times (Thursday, May 28, 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Reslient Paths. Cultivating Career Growth in Changing times

Thursday, May 28, 2026, 9 AM - 4 PM

This one-day Conference will be Hybrid. The In-person Conference will take place at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Those who choose to attend virtually will use Zoom to access the same content as the in-person attendees and use the Chat feature to ask questions. Coffee breaks and lunch are included in the In-person registration fee. We hope you will attend in-person, if possible, to take advantage of the networking opportunities and learn from each other.

More information and registration Here

OCDA: The Use of Mindfulness to Reduce Stress - Collaboration with MichCDA (Friday, June 05, 2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Ohio Career Development Association

The Use of Mindfulness to Reduce Stress - Collaboration with MichCDA

June 5, 2026 12PM - 12:45 PM ET

Join MichCDA and OCDA for the June Career Café as we explore the role of mindfulness in supporting well-being and resilience. We’ll discuss practices that can help reduce stress and enhance presence in both personal and professional settings.

More information and registration HERE

PACDA Members: register at a discount using the promo code in Member Resources.

NCDA: 2026 Global Career Development Conference (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

2026 NCDA Global Career Development Conference

Creative Resilience: Integrating Dynamic Solutions in Career Development

June 30 - July 2, 2026 - Minneapolis, MN

Conference agenda HERE

More information and registration HERE