Stay tuned for information regarding the MichCDA 2025 Annual Conference….

Friday, April 26th, 2024
Kent ISD, Grand Rapids, MI

Join us and come together with career development professionals to learn, network, and find new inspiration! This conference is approved for K-12 educator SCECHs and meets NCDA continuing education for the six credentials and the GCDF.

Location and Parking:

Kent ISD Educational Services Center (ESC) located at 2930 Knapp St. NE, in Grand Rapids, MI 49525. Ample free parking is available in parking lot #11, and attendees can easily access the venue through the main doors.

To keep you energized throughout the day, we will provide a Continental Breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

Registration Now Closed

Early Bird Pre-registration: February 1st-29th
Standard Pre-registration: March 1st-April 22nd

NOTE: Pre-registration will close on the website from April 23nd-25th.
Day-of Registration will be accepted and take place at the conference on April 26th.

Each attendee must register individually - group registrations cannot be accepted.

2024 Conference Brochure

In an effort to remain sustainable and reduce waste, we will not be providing printed copies of the conference brochure/agenda. Please use the button below to view and print a copy or bookmark this page for viewing at the conference!

For a PDF Printable Version click here

Conference Agenda

We have an excellent lineup of presenters for this year’s MichCDA Conference and are excited to share our full agenda with you.

*Note: Room numbers and additional information will be provided on the day of the conference upon check-in.

Tentative conference agenda

Professional Clothing Drive

MichCDA will be accepting gently used professional clothing donations on the day of the conference to be distributed to the following organizations:

Eastern Michigan University - UACDC Career Closet
Grand Valley State University - Replenish Basic Needs Center
Womens Resource Center - The Business Boutique

Hotel Room Block Information

Rooms have been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn Grand Rapids on Thursday, April 25th.

Hilton Garden Inn Grand Rapids
2321 E Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

book your hotel here

Annual Awards (NEW!)

MichCDA recognizes career development professionals and practitioners in the state of Michigan for their service, dedication, advocacy, and innovation in the field. Recipients of these awards are nominated, and their awards are presented at the annual MichCDA Conference.

Conference Proposals

We are no longer accepting proposals for the MichCDA Conference. For those who previously submitted, notification of proposal status would have been communicated via email no later than February 15, 2024. Email info@michcda.org with questions.

As a reminder, paid registration for the Michigan Career Development Association’s (MichCDA) Annual Conference is required of all presenters.

Conference Sponsorship

Interested in becoming a Sponsor?

MichCDA welcomes sponsorship on many levels. Check out our available sponsorship options in the MichCDA Store or by clicking the button below.

MichCDA store