Mission
The California Career Development
Association is
dedicated to:
- promoting professionalism
and ethical conduct in the career development
profession;
- serving as an effective voice
for career development and its practitioners
in the State;
- supporting professional development
of career development service providers;
- advancing, fostering, and
promoting the practice of career development
and career education by stimulating, promoting,
and conducting research, and;
- creating and fostering partnerships
with other professional organizations.
The California Career Development Association is
dedicated to the advancement and professional development
of career development specialists within the State of
California. CCDA is concerned that all individuals be
guided to the fullest use of their knowledge, abilities
and skills in a career.
Members are professionals who are interested in advancing career development.
The membership includes counselors, educators, technicians, paraprofessionals,
and business personnel representing education, business, public agencies
and private institutions.
CCDA encourages all professionals in any sector of the community who are
interested in enhancing the careers of others to become a member of this
growing and dedicated Association. CCDA is committed to promoting the quality
of career development for all ages.
CCDA is a division of the California Association for Counseling and Development
and is chartered by the National Career Development Association.
Professional Development
CCDA provides a leadership role in career development
with the assistance of statewide area councils
The Association conducts career development conferences and meetings
each year encouraging professional growth and development of its members.
CCDA encourages research about career development.
CCDA conducts workshops and conferences for the community to stimulate
the recognition of its dedication to career development for all individuals.
The organization promotes high standards of professional conduct.
CCDA plays an active role in encouraging legislative support for career
development services within the State of California by providing a
legislative liaison in Sacramento.
CCDA strives to keep its members abreast of current CCDA news, events,
career materials, and programs by featuring a quarterly newsletter.
The Association annually offers several $1,000 mini-grants and a research
grant for members who need funding for innovative projects. It also
presents Recognition Awards to outstanding members.
