National Career Development Association

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 Career Convergence Recognition Award!

We are proud to honor Cynthia (Sharper) Snodgrass and Vonya Hodrick for their outstanding contribution to the field: "Artificial Intelligence and the Workplace: Embracing Change without Fear of Losing Autonomy"

As AI reshapes every corner of the workforce, this article offers career practitioners and their clients a grounded, empowering perspective. Adapting to AI isn't about losing what makes us human but about leveraging our creativity, expanding our skills, and embracing change with confidence.

This is exactly the kind of thought leadership that makes Career Convergence such a vital resource for our profession. Read the full article: https://buff.ly/i5fGztI

There's still time to get 50% off NCDA's new podcast course, Navigating AI in Career Development, on The HUB. Explore how career professionals can use AI tools ethically and effectively while earning 2 CE credits.

💻 Use promo code HUB50 by July 31 to save 50% on registration.
Learn more about NCDA HUB Courses: https://buff.ly/dt3Mtig

Learn more about the 2026 NCDA International Student Services Committee Mini-Conference in this conversation with host Melissa Venable and conference Co-Chairs Dr. Pankaj Desai and Abby Senuty.

The free virtual event takes place Friday, August 7, from 10 AM to 4PM CST and is open to all NCDA members. Attendees can earn up to 5 CE credits while exploring resources, ideas, and strategies to support international students.

Listen to the episode, review the agenda, and register for the Mini-Conference: www.NCDA.org

Invest in yourself and your future. 💼 NCDA's credentialing programs offer five diverse pathways to help career development professionals enhance their expertise, earn professional recognition, and connect with a supportive community.

Explore application requirements, resources, and more to find your best fit: https://buff.ly/4tXqy3A

As career development and mental health become increasingly interconnected, the new NCDA monograph offers practical guidance to help practitioners better understand their role, strengthen ethical practice, and support clients with confidence.

Whether you're a career counselor, educator, or practitioner, this valuable resource provides a framework for navigating one of the profession's most important conversations.

📖 New from NCDA: The Mental Health and Career Development Nexus: A Framework for the Role and Function of Career Practitioners. Learn more and order your copy: https://www.ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sd/product/36916/_BLANK/layout_products/false

Looking for new ways to strengthen career counseling skills? Join NCDA on July 30 to explore an innovative, multi-theoretical video toolkit that helps educators and practitioners apply career theory to real-world practice.

Register now: https://buff.ly/1Gg3UJL

Couldn't join us in Minneapolis? You can still be part of the learning! Register for the Virtual Conference to earn up to 10 CE Hours through on-demand sessions and this year's Livestream.

Whether you're expanding your skills, earning CE credit, or staying connected with the career development community, the NCDA Virtual Conference makes it easy to participate from anywhere.
🔗 Learn more and register before this Tuesday, 7/14: https://buff.ly/pNSy3RF

Interested in learning more about AI and how to use it effectively? Enroll in the featured July NCDA HUB course with 50% off registration through July 31!

Register now for the new podcast course: Navigating AI in Career Development at https://www.ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sd/news_article/621045/_PARENT/layout_details/false

This NCDA Career Conversations podcast features three episodes focused on artificial intelligence (AI). With insights from experts across multiple fields, participants will explore how AI tools like generative AI platforms can be used ethically and effectively.

The NCDA 2026 Conference is here, and our Scavenger Hunt is ON. 🎉🔍
Somewhere inside the Hilton Minneapolis, something is waiting for you. NCDA envelopes with surprises and one Grand Prize that could take you all the way to Anaheim in 2027.

Clues drop here all week. Follow along, explore the hotel, and tag us when you find yours!

First clue drops NOW 👇
"Every great career starts with checking in. The place where your name tag lives might just have a little something extra waiting for you!"

Follow all week for clues. Find an envelope, grab your prize, and post your find using . The hunt is part of the fun!

Given the critical role Black teachers occupy within educational systems, their elevated burnout rates warrant attention. Read more in this month's NCDA Career Convergence: https://buff.ly/cysPOxq