We are thrilled to announce the launch of advocacy tools within the OCDA Members-Only section under the "Advocacy" header on the Ohio Career Development Association website! This new exclusive benefit is designed to provide you with valuable resources and in-depth content accessible only to our dedicated members. To view this members-only content, simply log in to the website and navigate to the Advocacy page. This new space will serve as a hub for members to gain deeper insights into crucial topics impacting the career development field in Ohio and beyond.

This new section launches with a high-value resource: the encore presentation of the OCDA Government Relations Committee's 2025 NCDA Conference session, "Advocating For Career Development During Revolutionary Times." Presented by Sarah JanTausch, M.S., CCSP, PMP; Kaleigh Mahon, M.Ed., LPCC, CDCA; and Michelle Norris, M.Ed., LPC, this recording offers effective strategies for influencing public policy and creating local advocacy initiatives, such as "Hill Days." As a member, you can now enjoy unlimited viewings of this crucial presentation, with more exclusive content, including future webinar recordings and advocacy materials, to be added to this members-only section soon.

If there is anything specific you would like added to this section, or past recorded programs that you believe would be impactful to house in this section, please don’t hesitate to reach out! For technical questions, please contact ohiocda@gmail.com. If you are interested in joining the Government Relations Committee for our next meeting on January 12th, please reach out to Co-Chair Sarah JanTausch (sarah@valuesbasedcareers.com) or Co-Chair Newton Kimberly (nskimberly@owu.edu)