Ohio Career Development Association

The latest NCDA conversation focuses on self-care for helping professionals. We explore the importance of having empathy in your career, teaching, or training roles while establishing healthy boundaries. Listen here: https://buff.ly/3Z1vF9B Our hosts, LaChish Rigg, owner of LJR Training and Coaching and Past President of the New Jersey Career Development Association, and Steph Jones, a minister, marriage and family therapist, and mindfulness life coach, also share actionable ways to set realistic expectations and incorporate self-care strategies throughout your day and in your professional interactions with clients and students.

I LOVE talking about compensation and pay equity. Is that weird, Erin Howell and Emily Douglas-McNab? I'm so excited for our virtual presentation tomorrow with the Ohio Career Development Association. If you are an OCDA member and haven't signed up yet, you have until 5 pm today to register to join the conversation. Let's talk fair pay! 💰

Join presenters Emily Douglas-McNab, Taylor Tamang, and Erin Howell on Tuesday, August 13th from 1pm-2pm for an encore presentation of their 2024 OCDA Conference presentation, "Five Key Things to Consider for Pay Equity." From evaluating company commitment to pay equity to finding a job with the pay that you want, we’ll review five key things to consider about pay equity. By understanding these five keys, you can become more informed, empowered, and proactive in advocating for fair and equitable compensation. **Deadline to register for this presentation is, Monday, August 12th at 5pm. Zoom information will be sent to registrants via email closer to the event** RSVP: ocdaonline.org/events

Generative AI tools can be helpful for students getting started on their career journeys, but career educators should advise them of its potential limitations to ensure no opportunities are missed. https://ow.ly/lX3S50SovG1

The latest NCDA podcast recaps July's Disability Pride Month and recommends resources for career development professionals who may be working with students or clients who have disabilities. Listen Here: https://buff.ly/4d72lTl NCDA Professional Development Director Melissa Venable and Ken Meeker, a writer, speaker, podcaster, and Certified Professional Coach, emphasize that you don’t have to be an expert in disability services- you can build a network that includes this kind of expertise. We can also be proactive in asking questions, finding effective resources, and expanding our awareness and advocacy related to diversity, equity, and inclusion!

Join us for our upcoming webinar on Emotionally Intelligent Leadership with Dr. Ayanna Howard! RSVP: ocdaonline.org/events

Join our Government Relations committee lead by Sarah JanTausch, M.S.! This committee did amazing work last year and has exciting plans for this coming year! Get in touch with Sarah if you are interested!

PASS IT ON: 22 states so far have taken steps to #tearthepaperceiling by committing to remove unnecessary degree requirements for state jobs. You and your state can join this movement to build a stronger workforce with skills-first hiring! We're looking to partner with state leaders to support their skills-first talent management strategies. If you know anyone who may be interested, please tag them in the comments. Learn how to be involved here: https://lnkd.in/eTuwh-iZ Attend our upcoming office hours here: https://lnkd.in/exTfcEdM #Skillsfirsthiring #statepolicy #workforcedevelopment

Free webinar next week from Inside Higher Ed with participation from National Association of Colleges and Employers! Check it out!

🚨 Attention OCDA Members! If you're going to the National Career Development Association conference in San Diego, California, we'd love to plan an Ohio meet up! Fill out the following short survey to help us plan! https://bit.ly/OHatNCDA24