Registration is now open for NCCDA’s 2026 Conference! Join educators, workforce leaders, and career professionals from across the state at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. Here’s the Registration Link- we’re excited for you to join us. This year’s theme is: Career Resilience in Action: Focus on North Carolina. Creative Solutions, Local Strength. Agenda The 2026 NCCDA Conference will include breakout sessions, a panel discussion, a lunchtime group activity, a late afternoon group mentoring event, networking, and the opportunity to earn continuing education credits. Review more about the activities. Next Steps Register for the conference! Registration closes on February 20, 2026. Seating is limited. Review a list of nearby hotels. Questions? Contact us at NCCDAmembers@gmail.com.
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Submit a Proposal for the 2026 NCCDA Conference! The annual conference will be held March 6, 2026 at Wake Forest University, and we are seeking proposals for 60-minute breakout sessions that highlight this year’s theme: Career Resilience in Action: Creative Solutions, Local Strength. Call for Proposals Timeline
Use this link to submit your proposal. We welcome single and group presenters. Sessions should offer practical strategies for supporting students, job seekers, and employees across North Carolina. Proposals aligning with NBCC continuing education standards are encouraged. Check out some presentation topic ideas to help you start planning! Questions? Feel free to contact us at NCCDAmembers@gmail.com.
Event and Activities Timeline Registration and Continental Breakfast Welcome and Morning Group Event Welcome by NCCDA President - Karen Ingram Panel Discussion - Bridging Local Challenges with Dynamic Solutions A moderated conversation with regional leaders (e.g., from education, workforce boards, and nonprofits) about what’s working—and what’s emerging—in local career development ecosystems. Includes audience Q&A. Break Morning Presentations Round 1 4 Presentation Choices Break Morning Presentations Round 2 4 Presentation Choices Boxed Lunch and Interactive Learning Session Quiet time as people get their food Agenda Announcements Interactive Learning Session – Cultivating Career-Resilience Skills in Gen Z Students and Clients (50 minutes) This interactive session is designed for career professionals who support Emerging Career Service Professionals and Gen Z students or clients. Participants will engage in dialogue and idea-sharing about practical strategies for the Gen Z population to develop career-resilience skills. Break Group Mentoring Event Interactive Segment: Group Mentoring Event This dynamic 65 minute session connects conference participants with experienced mentors in small-group discussions. The event supports peer learning, rapid insight-sharing, and targeted guidance aligned with the conference theme of career agency.There will be two 30-minute group discussions = 60 minutes Break with Afternoon Snack Closing ActivityMentoring Group Discussion - Debrief and Takeaways Closing Comments Chapter Business MeetingProfessional Recognition Awards Thank you to conference committee members |
