The International Student Services Committee (ISSC) of the National Career Development Association invites you to attend the 2026 NCDA ISSC Virtual Mini-Conference on Friday, August 7, 2026 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Central Time. In an ever-evolving landscape where opportunities and challenges intersect for international students, this conference aims to serve as a beacon for those dedicated to supporting their career aspirations.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Free to all NCDA members! Sign up today:https://bit.ly/ISSC-MC-26

The theme for this year's mini-conference is "Building Together: Centering Advocacy, Community, and Adaptability." 

Full conference agenda is available here. Click here to read the theme description.  

All sessions of this mini-conference are open to members of NCDA! Attendees will have the opportunity to earn up to 5 Continuing Education (CE) credits by attending all the sessions of this conference. Not a member? Join us today and attend the conference for FREE. 

For questions, please reach out to us, Abby Senuty and Dr. Pankaj Desai, 2026 NCDA ISSC Mini-Conference Co-Chairs, at abby.senuty@skagit.edu and dr.desai.pankaj@gmail.com.

The 11th Annual Professional Development Institute is happening on May 15, 2026, in Ellensburg, WA.

Do you have insights, strategies, or innovative ideas to share? We invite WCDA members to submit interactive breakout session proposals (individual, pair, or group presentations) that align with any of these topics of interest:

• Soft Skills 
• Industry Specific Information
  
• Artificial Intelligence 
• Employment Data 

This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. John Medina—learn more about his impactful work here. Keynote Presentation: The Neuroscience of Taking a Break 

Proposal Deadline: Wed., April 15, 2026
Submit your proposal here: Proposal Form

Let’s make this 11th anniversary PDI an unforgettable event together. We can’t wait to see what you bring to the table!

Cal Crow Leadership Award Nominations accepted until April 30, 2026!

Nominate Today:

1. An individual or group
   
2. Who has demonstrated a strong commitment to career development and made a significant contribution to the field, especially within the state of Washington
3. On a local level or a broader, statewide level
4. Relevant information considered includes length of experience in the field, leadership role(s), breadth of influence, specific accomplishments/contributions, and impact
5. Recipient cannot be a current WCDA board member

The deadline for submitting nominations is April 30 each year. The recipient is chosen by the WCDA Executive Board or a committee designated by the board. The award recipient is announced and recognized at the annual PDI.

Time to cast your vote for WCDA’s 2025–26 Executive Board!

We’re excited about the blend of new faces and seasoned leaders ready to steer our mission forward—supporting career professionals and the people we serve across Washington.

Voting is easy and only takes a few minutes.
✅ All you need is an active WCDA membership. Check and update your membership now.
Deadline: Monday, July 14

Vote Now

It's time to put your name (or someone else's) on the ballot for these WCDA Board positions 2025-2026!

President (two-year term; first as president, second as past-president)

President-Elect (three-year term; first as president-elect, second as president, third as past-president)

Regional Chapter Coordinator (two-year term)

Benefits

• strengthen your leadership skills, 
• network, and 
• support regional career development professional development opportunities in the Pacific Northwest. WCDA is the only place to do that.

Deadline to nominate: July 1, 2025; Election starts July 2, closes July 14.

SUBMIT A NOMINATION

Be a Part of WCDA’s 10th Annual PDI – Submit Your Proposal!

We’re celebrating 10 years of the WCDA Professional Development Institute (PDI)—and we want you to be part of it!

The 10th Annual WCDA PDI is happening on May 9, 2025, in Ellensburg, WA, with the theme:

Facilitating Barrier Removal for Career Development

Do you have insights, strategies, or innovative ideas to share? We invite WCDA members to submit interactive breakout session proposals (individual, pair, or group presentations) that align with this theme.

This year’s keynote speaker is Ty Reed—learn more about his impactful work here.

Proposal Deadline: Friday, March 21, 2025
Submit your proposal here: Proposal Form

Let’s make this 10th anniversary PDI an unforgettable event together. We can’t wait to see what you bring to the table!

2024-2025 WCDA Board Member Nominations will be accepted through the Professional Development Institute! 

Nominate a coworker or yourself to gain leadership experience and support WCDA community professionals as our:

• President 
• President Elect
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• Regional Chapter Coordinator
• Member at Large
• Member at Large
• Member at Large

Not sure if you're a good fit? Come meet the Board at the annual Professional Development Institute at Central Washington University! There's still time to register!!

2024-2025 Board Members will be announced mid-June for service beginning July 1, 2024.

Get Involved:

Attend the Professional Development Institute in ONE MONTH! 

Register Today!

Cal Crow Leadership Award Nominations accepted until April 30!

Nominate Today:

1. An individual or group
   
2. who has demonstrated a strong commitment to career development and made a significant contribution to the field, especially within the state of Washington
3. On a local level or a broader, statewide level.
4. Relevant information considered includes length of experience in the field, leadership role(s), breadth of influence, specific accomplishments/contributions, and impact.
5. Recipient cannot be a current WCDA board member.

The deadline for submitting nominations is April 30 each year. The recipient is chosen by the WCDA Executive Board or a committee designated by the board. The award recipient is announced and recognized at the annual PDI.

2024-2025 WCDA Board Member Nominations accepted through PDI!

Nominate a coworker or yourself to gain leadership experience and support WCDA community professionals as our:

• President 
• President Elect
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• Regional Chapter Coordinator
• Member at Large
• Member at Large
• Member at Large

2024-2025 Board Members will be announced mid-June for service beginning July 1, 2024.

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Get Involved:

2024-2025 WCDA Board Member Nominations are now open!

Nominate a coworker or yourself to gain leadership experience and support the development of the WCDA community professionals. We are looking for nominations for the following positions: 

• President 
• President Elect (3-yr term)
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• Regional Chapter Coordinator
• Member at Large
• Member at Large
• Member at Large

Nominations will be accepted until May 20th. WCDA Board Members are determined by a WCDA Membership Vote, held May 27th-June 7th. 2024-2025 Board Members will be announced mid-June for service beginning July 1, 2024.

Cal Crow Leadership Award Nominations accepted until April 30!

The annual Cal Crow Leadership Award was established in 2021 to provide an opportunity to recognize and celebrate an individual or group who has made a significant contribution to the career development field in our state.

Often, these people are quietly making a difference and do not receive a great amount of attention, but you know who they are! We need you (any WCDA member) to bring them to our attention! The person for whom we are looking:

• May be an individual or group
• Is someone who has demonstrated a strong commitment to career development and made a significant contribution to the field, especially within the state of Washington.
• The contribution may be at a local level or a broader, statewide level.
• Relevant information considered includes length of experience in the field, leadership role(s), breadth of influence, specific accomplishments/contributions, and impact.
• Recipient cannot be a current WCDA board member.

To nominate someone, complete the WCDA Award Nomination Form; write a letter detailing the contributions made by the nominee, and get one other person (does not need to be a WCDA member) to do the same.

The deadline for submitting nominations is April 30 each year.

The recipient is chosen by the WCDA Executive Board or a committee designated by the board. The award recipient is announced and recognized at the annual PDI.