Georgia Career Development Association

Two special awards were given at the 2021 GCDA Mini-Conference. Congratulations to Dr. Marian Higgins and Lanie Damon!

The 2021 GCDA Mini-Conference may have been different, being virtual, but still so impactful with great opportunities to learn, interact, and share ideas. Thanks to all who participated!

Join us for the final Book Discussion Group meeting with a special guest: Dr. David Blustein, author of "The Importance of Work in an Age of Uncertainty: The Eroding Work Experience in America". Friday 4/30/21 10a-11a As Dr. Blustein is also our keynote speaker for our upcoming Spring Mini-Conference, this is a great way to connect and get to know more about the book and his thoughts on different aspects contained in the book. Even if you have only read a portion of the book, or want to know more about it, come join us. Sign up for the link to our virtual meeting: https://www.thegcda.org/event-3921600

What's a great way to start your Monday? Get something crossed off your to-do list. Sign up for the upcoming GCDA Spring Mini-Conference. It's quick and easy to sign up. https://www.thegcda.org/event-4125305

The Book Discussion Group meets again this Friday 3/26/2020, 10-11am, online. Join us as we discuss the last two chapters, 8 & 9, of David Blustein's book: "The Importance of Work in an Age of Uncertainty: The Eroding Work Experience in America" This is a great opportunity to learn more about his writing prior to meeting him (virtually) at our Spring Mini-Conference in May. Sign up to receive a link: https://www.thegcda.org/event-3921600

Join us this Friday, 1/22, 12p-1p, for our quarterly Social Justice Roundtable. In this session, we honor the spirit and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Come explore how we can together help our clients through social justice initiatives. Learn how we can incorporate this in our role as career development professionals. Sign up to receive a link to the Zoom meeting: https://www.thegcda.org/event-4055931

GCDA offers lots of opportunities to stay connected. Mark your calendar, register, and join your colleagues for the following events happening in January and February: Friday 1/22 (12p-1p) Social Justice Roundtable (honoring MLK Jr.) Friday 1/29 (10a-11a) Book Group, Chapter 6 Wed. 2/10 (12p-1p) Webinar (1CEU) Career Construction Intv.... Friday 2/12 (9a-10a) Coffee & Connection Friday 2/26 (10a-11a) Book Group, Chapter 7 See www.thegcda.com for more information and to register. Just for fun, how many members recall this show and think of it when people talk about having a "Zoom" meeting? https://youtu.be/F7gzHLKT5g4

Join us for the last Virtual Coffee and Connection of 2020! It's this Friday, 12/11 at 9am. You can also mark your calendar for the first Coffee & Connection for 2021 which will be on 1/8/2021. Let's chat with colleagues, share ideas and resources, meet new people and just relax and enjoy each other's company. Sign up to get the link: https://www.thegcda.org/event-3984373

The Book Discussion Group meets again, Friday 11/20/2020, 10-11am, online. Join us to discuss Chapter 5 of David Blustein's book: "The Importance of Work in an Age of Uncertainty: The Eroding Work Experience in America" Chapter 5 is: Being Motivated and Being the Best We Can Be. David Blustein will be our Keynote Speaker for our Spring Mini-Conference, so this is a great opportunity to learn more about his writing prior to meeting him. Sign up to receive a link. https://www.thegcda.org/event-4034535

Join us for the November Virtual Coffee and Connection, this Friday, 11/13 at 9am. Great opportunity to chat with your colleagues, share ideas and resources, meet new people and just relax and enjoy each other's company. Sign up to get the link: https://www.thegcda.org/event-3984372 See you there.