Registration is now closed Join educators, workforce leaders, and career professionals from across the state at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. 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 Review a list of nearby hotels. Questions? 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 |
