OCDA proudly presents the 50th Anniversary Webinar Series!

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Advocating for Career Development During Revolutionary Times

Monday, September 15th at 11:00am EST on Zoom

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Presenters:

Sarah JanTausch, M.S., CCSP, Founder & Career Coach, SRJ Coaching & Consulting

Kaleigh Mahon, M.Ed., LPCC, CDCA, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Grow Well Cleveland, LLC

Michelle Norris, M.Ed., LPC, Senior Career Services Specialist, Buckeye Career, The Ohio State University

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Presentation Description

As presented at the 2025 NCDA Global Conference, this webinar will explore the essential role of career development practitioners in shaping public policy to support the career continuum. Participants will learn effective strategies for creating and implementing local "Hill Days" and initiatives. Attendees will leave with practical steps to engage with policymakers while advocating for impactful changes in career development policies.

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Objectives:

• Understand the role of career development practitioners in influencing public policy
• Learn effective strategies for creating and implementing local "Hill Days"
• Gain practical steps to engage with policymakers
• Understand ways to advocate for impactful changes in career development policies, regardless of the level of your current engagement
• Use your state CDA to build key relationships that support ongoing advocacy efforts

**Zoom information will be sent to registrants via email.**