Ohio Career Development Association Presents:
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Navigating your OCDA Journey
Monday, November 16th 2026
4:00pm - 5:00pm Eastern Time
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Presenters:
Our Membership Engagement Co-Chairs
Martha Maria Nicks, MSEd, CCSP, GCDF-I
Navigator Career Solutions
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Christina Yancey, M. HR, CPRW, CEIP
Manager of Career Development Services, Sinclair Community College
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Presentation Overview
This presentation serves as an activation guide for new, current, and prospective members of the Ohio Career Development Association. It outlines the organization's mission to elevate career guidance across a cross-sector ecosystem including K-12, higher education, workforce development, business, and private practice. The presentation details OCDA's foundational pillars, leadership hierarchy, committee structures, and multi-phase engagement lifecycle. Additionally, it delivers a structured first-year roadmap designed to maximize continuous professional development, networking, and statewide collaboration.
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Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand OCDA's Mission and Structure: Enable members to articulate OCDA's foundational purpose and cross-sector ecosystem. Members will also learn to navigate the organization's leadership hierarchy and committee structures.
- Execute a First-Year Activation Plan: Guide members through key first-year milestones, such as attending regional coffee chats and webinars to earn CEUs. This roadmap empowers members to quickly connect with statewide resources and build early momentum.
- Maximize Engagement and Professional Visibility: Encourage active participation through committee involvement, milestone contributions, and conference presentation opportunities. These actions help members elevate their professional standing and drive cross-sector collaboration across Ohio.
**Zoom information will be sent to registrants via email.**
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