This year's conference theme is: Strive to Thrive: The Impact of Wellness on Career Development

Dates: Thursday, May 30th and Friday, May 31st, 2024

Location: Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, Ohio

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Early Bird Registration (Register by Friday, March 15th, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT) OCDA Members- $120 Non-OCDA Members- $160* Student- $50*^ * Includes one year of membership. Non-OCDA members must create an account to register and to gain a FREE year of membership ^ Student rate applies to students currently enrolled in a graduate/doctoral degree program.

Regular Registration (Register by May 22nd, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT) OCDA Members- $150 Non-OCDA Members- $200* Student- $60*^ * Includes one year of membership. Non-OCDA members must create an account to register and to gain a FREE year of membership ^ Student rate applies to students currently enrolled in a graduate/doctoral degree program.

Week-of Conference Registration (May 23rd, 2024 at 12:00am EDT until the conference) OCDA Members- $175 Non-OCDA Members- $240* Student- $70*^ * Includes one year of membership. Non-OCDA members must create an account to register and to gain a FREE year of membership ^ Student rate applies to students currently enrolled in a graduate/doctoral degree program.

REGISTER HERE

We've extended our proposal submission deadline until March 7!
If you have a topic you'd like to share with our members regarding the intersection of mental health and career, workplace wellness, DEI, or AI/technology, please visit ocdaonline.org/proposals for more info or to submit a proposal!

CLICK HERE: ocdaonline.org/proposals

Calling all innovative businesses in career-related industries!
Are you looking to connect with professionals in the career development space?
We're seeking sponsors for the 2024 Ohio Career Development Association Conference, which is attended by dedicated experts from all over the state of Ohio who are shaping the future workforce.

Whether you offer cutting-edge tools, resources, or services, this is your chance to connect with decision-makers and showcase your solutions! Let's collaborate to empower careers and drive success together!

For more information on sponsoring the OCDA Conference, CLICK HERE

We want to celebrate you! Every year, OCDA recognizes professionals in the field of career development, and we are calling for this year's award nominations! Please see below for the award criteria and the career professional who won this year's award!

Award winners will receive a $100 honorarium, a commemorative gift, and will be recognized at the OCDA Conference on Thursday, May 30, 2024 & Friday, May 31, 2024!

Please take a moment to nominate your amazing colleagues!

Read the award criteria and nominate some outstanding career professionals by following THIS LINK

If you have ideas or submissions for membership email content, please email Maddie Kindig at kindig.13@osu.edu