WCDA - Wisconsin Career Development Association

16/03/2026

Join us for a March Lunch & Learn!!! For more information, or to register for the event, visit

wcda.wildapricot.org/events

16/01/2026

WCDA Members - join us for the WCDA Annual Meeting and Lunch & Learn on January 23, 2026 from 12-12:50pm. Along with reflections from the past year and updates on upcoming events, WCDA will host Dr. Mark Foster.

Dr. Foster will present on the critical factor of Career Decision Self-Efficacy and the key role it plays in supporting clients and students in the steps they take in their exploration and professional development. For more information on the virtual event, please visit wcda.wildapricot.org.

We hope to see you there!

08/12/2025

Know a WI Graduate Student enrolled in a Career Counseling related program? Are they interested in supporting others in their Career and Professional Development? If so, spread the word - the Wisconsin Career Development Association is looking for candidates for our Graduate Student Board Member position. Engagement, growth, and opportunities to share knowledge, contribute to meaningful events, and take part in professional development sessions are guaranteed.

Meetings are virtual, ideas are valued, and new voices are encouraged to apply!

Please reach out to Alicia Acker, WCDA President, at [email protected] with any questions and for information on the position!

01/12/2025

Hope everyone had a wonderful National Career Development Month!! Keep the professional development and career exploration alive through the New Year with the 60th Annual NCDA Poetry & Art Contest! Visit ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/ncdmonth for contest information!

14/11/2025

Join WCDA for a National Career Development Month next week Friday, November 21st! More information and registration at wcda.wildapricot.org.

20/10/2025

Join WCDA for an upcoming Lunch & Learn on October 28! Featuring WI Labor Market Data & Trends from the WI Dept of Workforce Development, learn how to utilize tools to help with Career Exploration and selecting Training Pathways.

For more information and to pre-register for the event, please visit www.wcda.wildapricot.org/events

We hope to see you there!

22/09/2025

WCDA will be hosting a virtual Lunch & Learn on Tuesday September 30th from 12:30pm - 1:20pm. Join UW-Madison's Center for College-Workforce Transition to explore how students' social networks and cultural assets shape their college and career journeys. Learn key findings from The Networks and Cultural Assets Project and practical strategies to help students leverage their strengths in building professional networks.

The event is free for current WCDA members and open to non-members. For additional information and to sign up for the event, please visit wcda.wildapricot.org under events.

18/07/2025

Hi All! A Friendly reminder about the upcoming WCDA Conference this August - hope to see you there!

WCDA Drive-In Conference
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Blackhawk Technical College's Conference Center 6004 S County Road G, Janesville, WI 53547

Together We Rise: Collaboration for Career Success

Topics to include, but not limited to:
- Fundamentals of Networking
- AI: How to Use it with Our Clients
- LinkedIn
- Resume Writing
- Leveraging Technology

This event is designed to provide professional development for academic advisors, career development professionals, workforce development professionals, coaches, counselors, and educators..

A certificate of attendance, noting 6 clock hours, will be available for individuals who attend this professional development event.

$25 for members and $50 (includs a one-year WCDA membership) for non-members. A continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included.
Sponsored By: Wisconsin Career Development Association (WCDA)

We hope to see you there!

For additional information and to register, please visit:

wcda.wildapricot.org/events-6196981

09/06/2025

Join us for the upcoming WCDA Summer Conference! Lots of great networking and learning opportunities, including sessions and speakers on Fundamentals of Networking, AI: How to use with Clients, LinkedIn, Resume Writing, Leveraging Technology, and more!

For more information and to register, please visit:

wcda.wildapricot.org/events

We hope to see you there!

25/04/2025

Only a few days left to sign up for our next virtual event! The next "brunch & learn" will focus on the Challenge Mindset, and approach in supporting students and job seekers in their efforts and growth. For more information on the event, WCDA, or membership, please visit wcda.wildapricot.org

Hope to see you there!

18/02/2025

Hi WCDA Group Members! We want to share that the WCDA Group on LinkedIn will be closing on May 30, 2025. In it's place, we are encouraging members to join WCDA's public facing LinkedIn page to continue to receive updates on NCDA and WCDA information, ideas, and events on professional development, career trends, and networking.

If you haven't done so already, click or paste the link below to follow our new LinkedIn Page - we hope to see you there!

WCDA - Wisconsin Career Development Association | 45 followers on LinkedIn. Moving Wisconsin Career Professionals Forward | Our goal is to educate, inspire, and expand the resources of professionals and leaders like you who are passionate about the career development of individuals throughout their....

18/02/2025

Join us for February's Lunch & Learn - we will be sharing ideas and planning for WCDA's IN-PERSON conference this summer at Blackhawk Technical College!

Lunch & Learn event info & Survey: https://wcda.wildapricot.org/event-6073056