Virginia Career Development Association
Creating Connections for Virginia's Career Development Professionals
NVCD Conference 2015 Sessions (DRAFT...so far)
| The sessions below have been confirmed for the VCDA Conference 2015. The exact schedule will be finalized soon. Click on name of session for more session information. | |
| PRESENTER(S) | BREAKOUT SESSIONS (1 hour, Session 1 or 2) |
Dr. Spencer Niles Conference Keynote |
Applying the Action-Oriented Hope-Centered Model of Career Development This workshop applies the action-oriented hope-centered model of career development via case studies, role-plays, and demonstrations. As a result of participating, you will receive free access to the Hope-Centered Career Inventory. |
Christian D. Chan, MA, NCC Doctoral Student in Counseling, Admissions Counselor, The George Washington University Amanda R. Friday, M.Ed. Doctoral Student in Counseling, The George Washington University, Administrative Assistant, Business and Community Partnerships, Fairfax County Public Schools Andrew J. Knoblich, M.Ed. School Counselor, Mount Vernon High School |
"Integrating Multiculturalism and Social Justice Competencies into Career Counseling Education" The American Counseling Association Code of Ethics (2014) highlights tenets of multiculturalism as integral components of the counseling profession. The Code holds all counselors to values and professional identity development that are informed by social justice and implications of culture. Yet, the incorporation of multicultural competencies (e.g., skills, awareness, and knowledge; Sue & Sue, 2008) into the counselor education curriculum is either superficial or omitted, leaving career counseling courses void of significant dialogue about the cultural impacts, theoretical constructs, and interventions in career counseling (Flores & Heppner, 2002). When focusing on social justice values and multicultural awareness, discourse on cultural identities, such as socioeconomic status, is extremely informative in engaging career choice and career identity (Arthur & McMahon, 2005). Addressing these topics will alert counselors to the systemic factors, institutional oppression, and cultural identities that impact clients’ worldviews on career development. The presenters will utilize an intersectionality framework in considering cultural identities (e.g., race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status) that will influence perspectives about meaningful careers. Participants will engage in a discussion that focuses on collaborative initiatives with research, practice, and education that will serve to inform the connection between multicultural education and career counseling. |
Paul Nichols
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"A GPS To Navigate Career Waterways" Do Your Students/Clients Have A GPS To Navigate Career Waterways? The advent of digital badges and certification is changing the world of career preparation. Customized education and personal branding is the rising tide that will open doors for great careers in this high-tech world. This presentation will explain what credentialing is all about, how it is changing the world of work, and provide a demonstration of a personal learning system that works as a GPS to navigate lifelong career pathways. |
Don Snyder Associate Director, Cohen Career Center, College of William and Mary
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"Engaging Parents in Career Center Programs" Parents were once thought of as more of an intrusion into career centers, and more of a disruption in the career development process as it related to staff members’ ability to provide the most optimal service. Perspectives have changed considerably, and embracing parents’ roles and influences, as well as their career positions in a time of limited resources and leaner operations can create opportunities not previously considered for career centers, students, and parents alike. The presenter will highlight specific examples of proven strategies for engaging parents in career center programs and services, including strategic partnerships across campus. The entire process of this initiative will also be examined, reflecting on lessons learned, and applications for attendees’ campuses. |
Gregory Frantz NCDA Career Specialist, |
"Harnessing Technology and Social Media in the Creation of Career Clans (Digital Personal Learning Networks)" Participants will learn a two-stage process for both adolescent and adult populations. Creation of Career Clans (digital personal learning networks) contributes to career exploration and refinement. The activation of these Career Clans (digital personal learning networks) generates strategic relationship building in order to facilitate job search, increased referrals and visibility to hiring managers using applicant-tracking systems |
Christian D. Chan, MA, NCC Doctoral Student in Counseling, Admissions Counselor, The George Washington University Amanda R. Friday, M.Ed. Doctoral Student in Counseling, The George Washington University, Administrative Assistant, Business and Community Partnerships, Fairfax County Public Schools Andrew J. Knoblich, M.Ed. School Counselor, Mount Vernon High School |
"Integrating Multiculturalism and Social Justice Competencies into Career Counseling Education" The American Counseling Association Code of Ethics (2014) highlights tenets of multiculturalism as integral components of the counseling profession. The Code holds all counselors to values and professional identity development that are informed by social justice and implications of culture. Yet, the incorporation of multicultural competencies (e.g., skills, awareness, and knowledge; Sue & Sue, 2008) into the counselor education curriculum is either superficial or omitted, leaving career counseling courses void of significant dialogue about the cultural impacts, theoretical constructs, and interventions in career counseling (Flores & Heppner, 2002). When focusing on social justice values and multicultural awareness, discourse on cultural identities, such as socioeconomic status, is extremely informative in engaging career choice and career identity (Arthur & McMahon, 2005). Addressing these topics will alert counselors to the systemic factors, institutional oppression, and cultural identities that impact clients’ worldviews on career development. The presenters will utilize an intersectionality framework in considering cultural identities (e.g., race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status) that will influence perspectives about meaningful careers. Participants will engage in a discussion that focuses on collaborative initiatives with research, practice, and education that will serve to inform the connection between multicultural education and career counseling.
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Van Black President – Black to Basics |
"Key Competencies for Key Competencies for Success in Corporate America" An interactive session in which participants will explore:
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Logan Vetrovec, M.Ed. & Amy Taloma, M.Ed. |
"STEM-H Careers at VCU" |
Ophera A. Davis, Ph.D. Norfolk State U: Adjunct |
"Ways to Navigate the Career Waterways when working with Multicultural Populations Work Site" As the U.S population becomes more diverse, it is vital that counselors learn how to work more effectively with multicultural populations. First, the session will overview ACA’s adoption of the Multi-cultural Counseling Competencies. Next, the session will offer attendees ‘tried and true’ strategies that will ensure their success when working with several populations of color. Lastly, session will allow attendees to practice what they have learned in a safe environment so that they can get feedback. Attendees will leave this session equipped to share the knowledge they have learned with colleagues and navigate their work with diverse populations more effectively. |
Roundtable Presenters |
ROUNDTABLES |
| Joseph Wharff | "Academic and Career Plan Updates" Middle School & High Schools are gearing up to create Academic and Career Plans for every student. Come listen to an update on the progress of the implementation of these plans. |
Michele Seibert Project Associate |
"The Creative Counselor: Fusing the Arts, Career Development, and Core Content" Explore innovative ways to infuse career development into the K-8 classroom by combining the creative processes of the arts with the core classroom content. Activities will focus on problem-solving, design, creativity, and collaboration. Discover how to implement creative career activities with students that combine both counselor and teacher objectives and enhance student learning. Hands-on activities and a career art project toolkit included! For more information about the career art project toolkit as related to this proposal, visit: http://www.vacareerview.org/resources/pdf/professionals/workshops/2014/ |
Michelle Doersch damatochele&gmail.com |
"Google Docs" |
Christian D. Chan, MA, NCC Doctoral Student in Counseling, Admissions Counselor, The George Washington University Amanda R. Friday, M.Ed. Doctoral Student in Counseling, The George Washington University, Administrative Assistant, Business and Community Partnerships, Fairfax County Public Schools Andrew J. Knoblich, M.Ed. School Counselor, Mount Vernon High School |
Integrating Multiculturalism and Social Justice Competencies into Career Counseling Education The American Counseling Association Code of Ethics (2014) highlights tenets of multiculturalism as integral components of the counseling profession. The Code holds all counselors to values and professional identity development that are informed by social justice and implications of culture. Yet, the incorporation of multicultural competencies (e.g., skills, awareness, and knowledge; Sue & Sue, 2008) into the counselor education curriculum is either superficial or omitted, leaving career counseling courses void of significant dialogue about the cultural impacts, theoretical constructs, and interventions in career counseling (Flores & Heppner, 2002). When focusing on social justice values and multicultural awareness, discourse on cultural identities, such as socioeconomic status, is extremely informative in engaging career choice and career identity (Arthur & McMahon, 2005). Addressing these topics will alert counselors to the systemic factors, institutional oppression, and cultural identities that impact clients’ worldviews on career development. The presenters will utilize an intersectionality framework in considering cultural identities (e.g., race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status) that will influence perspectives about meaningful careers. Participants will engage in a discussion that focuses on collaborative initiatives with research, practice, and education that will serve to inform the connection between multicultural education and career counseling |
Tapina Thomas
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"Kaboot: An App to Track Your Data" |
Wendy Webb-Robers Director, Programs and Services, Cohen Career Center wkwebb@wm.edu |
"Preparing Students for Work in Non-Profits" Increasingly, non-profit agencies need employees with business skills to succeed in these economically competitive times. However, young people most interested in pursuing careers in the non-profit sector are not typically attracted to Business majors. To address the skills gap, we’ve partnered with alumni to create a structured workshop series, based on a case competition model, which introduces students to core non-profit management skills, such as finance and budgeting, fundraising and marketing, human resources, etc. taught by practicing professionals. The team-based competition component helps students apply what they are learning as well as increasing student retention. The winning team selects a local nonprofit as a recipient of the prize money, enhancing town/gown relations. |
| Keesha Anderson | "Prezi: A Free and Useful Application"
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Eva Wong International Student and Scholar Advisor, Reves Center for International Studies Wendy Webb-Roberts, Director, Programs and Services, |
"Strategies for Building and Maintaining Relationships with International Students" Many colleges and universities are admitting a higher proportion of international students than ever before. International students can often feel overwhelmed and confused about securing pre-and post-graduation jobs in the U.S. This session will highlight the collaborative efforts between William and Mary’s different Career Centers and the Office of International Students and Scholars. Presenters will share examples of campus collaborations and strategies for building and maintaining those relationships. Attendees will also learn different advising approaches and resources for supporting international students’ career and professional development.
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Kathryn Compton Liz Ross |
"Utilization of Peer & Alumni Mentoring in Higher Education Career Development" This research focuses on both student mentorship and alumni mentorship programs in higher education. Through a literature review of current mentorship programs, qualitative focus groups and quantitative surveys with current students, alumni and student mentors, and employers at The University of Richmond and College of William and Mary, this research aims to produce conclusive evidence of the positive and negative aspects of career centered mentorship programs, best practices among institutions, and ways alumni and undergraduate career mentorship programs can create larger career development networks at higher education institutions. Further, we will be launching a small-scale pilot mentor program to provide examples of documents and resources, survey responses, and a live sample group to provide feedback on their experiences.
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Blair Gaskill Ingrid Sannes |
"Environment and Origins: Effect on Vocational Identity " |
Anna Umbreit |
"Providing Career Interventions for High Schoolers Through Collaboration" |
| Poster Session Presenters | Poster Session Topics |
| Claire Brantley Anna Rigg |
Career Development After School Hours Program (CASH Lab) |
Megan Johnson Emily Anderson mljohnson@wm.edu |
"Exploration and Compromise: Navigating Career Selection when Limited by Chronic Illness" |
| Blair B. Gaskill Ingrid H. Sannes |
"Environment and Identity: Effect on Vocational Identity" |
Rebecca Hoyle |
"Juvenille Offenders & Career Options" |
Edith Gonzalez |
"A Systemic Perspective on the Creation of Successful Career Development Programs for Foster Care Youth" |
VCDA is a proud Division of the Virginia Counselors Association (VCA), and
a State Division of the National Career Development Association (NCDA).
