UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

We provide career development opportunities and a chance to network with other professionals through our virtual Career Cafés, NCDA webinars, and Annual Conference.

Already a MichCDA Member? Enjoy our monthly Career Cafés for free and exclusive discounts to other career development event opportunities. Login to your account and visit the member's events page to register now.

October 2025 Career Café - Reframing Failure: Coaching Clients through Setbacks and Career Detours
Oct
16

October 2025 Career Café - Reframing Failure: Coaching Clients through Setbacks and Career Detours

October 2025 Career Café - Live Webinar from MichCDA

About: This October Career Café will focus on practical strategies to support clients in navigating the unexpected turns of their career journeys. Together, we’ll explore ways to guide individuals through challenges while helping them uncover new perspectives and possibilities.

Presented by: Darcy Skye

This event will qualify for .75 SCECHS / CEUs. Certificates of attendance can be requested post-event.

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2025 MichCDA Virtual Mini-Conference: Future Ready: Navigating What is Next in Career Development
Nov
13

2025 MichCDA Virtual Mini-Conference: Future Ready: Navigating What is Next in Career Development

Our virtual conference aims to bring together career development professionals, educators, and practitioners from the state of Michigan and beyond to explore innovative tools, strategies, and best practices for supporting clients and job seekers in navigating today's dynamic job market.

Location: Virtual Via Zoom

Registration and conference agenda and more can be found on our annual mini-conference page.

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December 2025 Career Café - Career Conversations Across Cultures
Dec
10

December 2025 Career Café - Career Conversations Across Cultures

December 2025 Career Café - Live Webinar from MichCDA

About: In this December Career Café, we’ll explore approaches to navigating meaningful career conversations in diverse contexts. Participants will gain insights to strengthen their ability to connect with and support clients across a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Presented by: Preeti Vij

This event will qualify for .75 SCECHS / CEUs. Certificates of attendance can be requested post-event.

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January 2026 Career Café - Strategies to Avoid Burnout as a Career Development Practitioner
Jan
14

January 2026 Career Café - Strategies to Avoid Burnout as a Career Development Practitioner

January 2026 Career Café - Live Webinar from MichCDA

About: Start the new year with our January Career Café, where we’ll discuss approaches to sustaining energy and balance in the important work of career development. Together, we’ll consider strategies that support both personal well-being and professional effectiveness.

Presented by: TBD

This event will qualify for .75 SCECHS / CEUs. Certificates of attendance can be requested post-event.

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February 2026 Career Café - State of the State - from a Career Development Lens
Feb
10

February 2026 Career Café - State of the State - from a Career Development Lens

February 2026 Career Café - Live Webinar from MichCDA

About: This February Career Café will focus on insights from a State of Michigan leader on workforce trends, policy priorities, and initiatives shaping the future of career development across the state.

Presented by: TBD

This event will qualify for .75 SCECHS / CEUs. Certificates of attendance can be requested post-event.

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Save the Date - 2026 Annual MichCDA Conference
Mar
20

Save the Date - 2026 Annual MichCDA Conference

MichCDA 2025 Annual Conference | Friday, March 20th, 2026 | Lansing Community College - West Campus

About: MichCDA’s annual conference gathers career practitioners from around the state of Michigan to learn, grow, network, collaborate, and support one another in the impactful work we are all so passionate about.

Stay tuned to registration information, lodging, conference agenda and more found on our annual conference page.

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April 2026 Career Café - Career Construction Theory in Practice
Apr
14

April 2026 Career Café - Career Construction Theory in Practice

April 2026 Career Café - Live Webinar from MichCDA

About: Explore how to use Career Construction Theory (Savickas) and life design principles to help clients build meaningful career narratives, especially during periods of transition or identity exploration.

Presented by: TBD

This event will qualify for .75 SCECHS / CEUs. Certificates of attendance can be requested post-event.

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May 2026 Career Café - How to Help Clients Develop Their Own Personal Brand
May
14

May 2026 Career Café - How to Help Clients Develop Their Own Personal Brand

May 2026 Career Café - Live Webinar from MichCDA

About: Learn practical strategies to guide clients in identifying, shaping, and communicating their personal brand for career success.

Presented by: Markell Morris, Trustee for NCDA State CDAs

This event will qualify for .75 SCECHS / CEUs. Certificates of attendance can be requested post-event.

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June 2026 Career Café - The Use of Mindfulness to Reduce Stress
Jun
16

June 2026 Career Café - The Use of Mindfulness to Reduce Stress

June 2026 Career Café - Live Webinar from MichCDA

About: Join us for the June Career Café as we explore the role of mindfulness in supporting well-being and resilience. We’ll discuss practices that can help reduce stress and enhance presence in both personal and professional settings.

Presented by: Sarah JanTausch

This event will qualify for .75 SCECHS / CEUs. Certificates of attendance can be requested post-event.

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June 2025 Career Café - What’s Next? Further Education and Credentialing Opportunities for Career Development Professionals
Jun
10

June 2025 Career Café - What’s Next? Further Education and Credentialing Opportunities for Career Development Professionals

About: "What’s Next? Further Education and Credentialing Opportunities for Career Development Professionals" is a workshop hosted by the Director of Credentialing for the National Career Development Association. It explores advanced education and credentialing pathways for career development professionals looking to enhance their expertise. Participants will gain insights into certifications, training programs, and continuing education opportunities to advance their careers and increase their impact in the field.

Presented by: Charles Raphael

This event will qualify for .75 SCECHS / CEUs. Certificates of attendance can be requested post-event.

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May 2025 Career Café - 5 AI Hacks to Level Up Your Impact as a Career Practitioner
May
13

May 2025 Career Café - 5 AI Hacks to Level Up Your Impact as a Career Practitioner

About: “5 AI Hacks to Level Up Your Impact as a Career Practitioner" is a dynamic workshop that introduces career professionals to practical AI tools and strategies. Participants will learn how to leverage AI to enhance career advising, streamline job search processes, and provide personalized support to clients, ultimately boosting their effectiveness and efficiency in career development services.

Presented by: Jeremy Schifeling

This event will qualify for .75 SCECHS / CEUs. Certificates of attendance can be requested post-event.

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Annual MichCDA Conference
Apr
25

Annual MichCDA Conference

Annual MichCDA Conference - In-Person

MichCDA 2025 Annual Conference | Friday, April 25, 2025 |Lansing Community College - West Campus

More details coming soon!

About: MichCDA’s annual conference gathers career practitioners from around the state of Michigan to learn, grow, network, collaborate, and support one another in the impactful work we are all so passionate about.

Stay tuned to registration information, lodging, conference agenda and more found on our annual conference page.


MichCDA members will receive a discount on conference registration.

Non-MichCDA members will have the opportunity to purchase a one-time conference registration.

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March 2025 Career Café - First-Generation Achievement Guilt
Mar
11

March 2025 Career Café - First-Generation Achievement Guilt

About: First-Generation Achievement Guilt" is a workshop that addresses the unique emotional challenges faced by first-generation college students and professionals, particularly the feelings of guilt that can arise from personal success. Participants will explore strategies for navigating these emotions, building self-confidence, and celebrating their achievements while maintaining healthy relationships with their families and communities.

Presented by: Zachary Desjardins

This event will qualify for .75 SCECHS / CEUs. Certificates of attendance can be requested post-event.

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February 2025 Career Café - Career Opportunities of the Future
Feb
11

February 2025 Career Café - Career Opportunities of the Future

About: "Career Opportunities of the Future" is a forward-looking workshop that explores emerging industries, evolving job markets, and the skills needed to thrive in tomorrow's workforce. Participants will gain insights into future career trends, new technologies, and how to adapt to the changing landscape to stay competitive in their chosen fields.

Presented by: Ann Nakaska

This event will qualify for .75 SCECHS / CEUs. Certificates of attendance can be requested post-event.

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January 2025 Career Café - Crisis and Trauma in Careers: Practical Strategies for Career Practitioners
Jan
14

January 2025 Career Café - Crisis and Trauma in Careers: Practical Strategies for Career Practitioners

About: The impact of trauma on career development is well-documented and effects career decision, stability, and unemployment (Benjet et al., 2016; Power & Duys, 2020). However, literature on trauma-informed interventions in the career counseling setting are scarce and a universal model for providing career counseling with a trauma-informed lens does not currently exist. Therefore, the presenters discuss existing literature on trauma-informed care and application for the HEART Model toward career counseling (Cardello & Wright, 2024).

Presented by: Lisa Cordello & Dr. Galaxina Wright

This event will qualify for .75 SCECHS / CEUs. Certificates of attendance can be requested post-event.

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2024 MichCDA Virtual Mini-Conference: Together We Rise
Nov
13

2024 MichCDA Virtual Mini-Conference: Together We Rise

Together We Rise: A Half-Day Virtual Mini-Conference

Our virtual conference aims to bring together career development professionals, educators, and practitioners from the state of Michigan and beyond to explore innovative tools, strategies, and best practices for supporting clients and job seekers in navigating today's dynamic job market.

Location: Virtual Via Zoom

About: MichCDA’s annual conference gathers career practitioners from around the state of Michigan to learn, grow, network, collaborate, and support one another in the impactful work we are all so passionate about.

Registration and conference agenda and more can be found on our annual mini-conference page.


You do not need to be a MichCDA member to attend this conference. However, if you are interested in joining MichCDA, check out our Membership options here.

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

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July 2024 Career Café - Supporting Career Development through Multiple Lenses of Mental Health and Well-Being
Jul
1
to Jul 31

July 2024 Career Café - Supporting Career Development through Multiple Lenses of Mental Health and Well-Being

This month, instead of our traditional Career Café, we are showcasing an NCDA pre-recorded webinar on “Supporting Career Development through Multiple Lenses of Mental Health and Well-Being”

Moderator: Courtney Warnsman

Panelists: Amanda Chenkin, Anush Hansen, Ken Meeker

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May 2024 Career Café - Dismantling Barriers to Career Advancement for Latinos
May
14

May 2024 Career Café - Dismantling Barriers to Career Advancement for Latinos

This Career Café webinar will provide insight into the many barriers Latino job seekers face, how to dismantle them, and how to prepare individuals for career advancement.

Presenter:
Raúl I. Hernández-Guzmán, MM | LGBTQ+ Commission Administrator, Office of Global Michigan;
Eva Alexander MM, CHRS | Strategic Operations Manager for Equity and Inclusion, Office of Global Michigan

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2024 Annual MichCDA Conference
Apr
26

2024 Annual MichCDA Conference

Annual MichCDA Conference - In-Person

Location: Kent Intermediate School District | 2930 Knapp Street NortheastGrand Rapids, MI, 49525

About: MichCDA’s annual conference gathers career practitioners from around the state of Michigan to learn, grow, network, collaborate, and support one another in the impactful work we are all so passionate about.

Registration information, lodging, conference agenda and more can be found on our annual conference page.


MichCDA members will receive a discount on conference registration.

Non-MichCDA members will have the opportunity to purchase a one-time conference registration.

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