OCDA Membership Information
The easiest way to join OCDA is using our online membership
form. Once you have read all about being a member (e.g., catagories
of membership and benefits), you can quickly complete
the form and submit it to:
Brenda Turner, Membership Coordinator
Click here to download official OCDA membership form
2006-07 Membership Brochure
New Member Connections! Are you
a new or focused educator or career development professional looking for an organization that will provide professional
development opportunities and organizational advancement? If so, you need to connect with us! OCDA is
a member friendly organization with minimal organizational requirements and maximum member benefits! See our membership
page for details. Or if you have questions contact any board member, alternatively you may send your questions
to:
Renewal of OCDA Membership Are you renewing
your OCDA membership? Print the membership form and submit renewal to OCDA Membership Coordinator.
Membership Catagories
OCDA Only Member - $40.00
OCDA Only Membership is open to all persons interested in promoting career development and
who desire OCDA membership only. OCDA Only Members are employed as paraprofessionals in career development settings
such as colleges, businesses, schools, one-stops, career centers and agencies. An OCDA Only Member is not a member of
ORCA. He/she is eligible to vote in OCDA elections, attend OCDA meetings and conferences, take part in discussions,
and hold appointive and elective office. An OCDA Only Member will pay dues to OCDA.
OCDA Only Student Member - $15.00
Student Membership is open to students enrolled in a program or course work related to career
development. Student Members are not eligible to vote or hold office, but receive all other benefits and may participate
in committees and meetings. He/she will pay OCDA Only Student dues to OCDA.
Dual Member (OCDA + ORCA) - $75.00
Dual Membership is open to all persons interested in promoting profesisonal career counseling
and who desire professional membership in the Oregon Counseling Association (ORCA). Dual Members are employed in professional
positions in schools, colleges, private practice, business, industry, rehabilitation agencies and related settings.
A Dual Member is a member of ORCA as well as OCDA. He/she is eligible to vote, attend OCDA and ORCA meetings and conferences,
take part in discussions and hold any appointive or elective office. For questions regarding ORCA membership, call 1-800-233-2547.
Dual Student Member (OCDA + ORCA) - $40.00
Dual Student Membership is open to students who have been accepted into a master's program
in counseling or related field and is enrolled in at least six credit hours each quarter/semester. It includes membership
in our parent organization, the Oregon Counseling Association. Dual Student Members are not eligible to vote or hold
office, but receive all other benefits and may participate in committees and meetings. A Dual Student Member will pay
student dues to ORCA.
Dual Retired Member (OCDA + ORCA) - $40.00
Dual Retired Membership is open to persons who are retired from active career development
or counseling work. It includes membership in our parent organization, the Oregon Counseling Association. Benefits
are the same as for Regular Members and Retired Members are eligible to vote and hold office. He/she will pay Retired
dues to ORCA.
Benefits of OCDA Membership
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Annual Professional Development Institute (PDI) provides
opportunities for continuing education - March 3, 2006 will be our next PDI.
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National Career Development Month Activities promote
annual NCDA poster contest for secondary education students in Oregon.
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OCDA Website provides current information
about OCDA activities and links to other important information and career websites.
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Professional Recognition can be achieved by
nomination for annual awards and recognition through the Esther Matthews Award and Emerging Leader Award.
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Locate a Professional links the public to
member services such as speaking, presenting, and professional services, and expertise.
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Career Development News about training events,
activities with regular e-mail announcements.
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Statewide Networking Opportunities through
organizational affiliates.
- Regional Networking Opportunities through
Regional Get-Togethers.
Career Development Facilitator Training Opportunities
Several individuals and community colleges will offer this training in 2006-07.
Look for CDF training opportunities to be listed here:
Career Development Facilitator Instructor Training
Chemeketa Community College
http://www.chemeketa.edu/exploring/areas/courses/cg.html
What is a Career Development Facilitator (CDF)?This occupational title designates individuals working in a variety of career development settings. A CDF may
serve as a career group facilitator, job search trainer, career resource center coordinator, career coach, career development
case manager, intake interviewer, occupational and labor market information resource person, human resource career development
coordinator, employment/placement specialist, or workforce development staff person.
The counseling profession has
made great progress in defining professional counseling and the career counseling specialty through such efforts as NCDA's
career counseling competencies (pdf 29kb) and code of ethics and state licensing and registry requirements. However, several professional groups recognized
that many individuals who are currently providing career assistance are not professional counselors. The CDF credential was
developed to provide standards, training specifications and credentialing for these career providers. The goal was to define
and differentiate two levels of career practice.
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Our Mission
Create a partnership among career development practitioners from business/industry,
elementary/secondary schools, colleges, public and private agencies, and private practices, and to establish and improve the
standards of professional service in the field of career development in Oregon. In addition, OCDA will endeavor
to:
Promote a greater understanding of the meaning of work and career.
Foster career development over the life span.
Encourage the establishment of innovative and responsive career
development and career counseling services in Oregon communities.
Gather and disseminate information regarding career development,
guidance, and occupational information.
Stimulate the improvement of career services, including assessment,
guidance, and dissemination of occupational information and job search resources.
Promote high standards and principles of career development
/ career counseling.
Foster educational exchange and professional growth among those
interested in career development / career counseling.
Carry on activities for the promotion and advancement of career
development / career counseling.
Our website is a great way to keep members
informed, as well as members of the larger workforce community. We'll use this site to inform, share ideas, organize
events and activities, and provide a forum for Oregon career development issues and developments. OCDA is a division
of ORCA, the Oregon Counseling Association, as well as affiliated with NCDA, the National Career Development Association.
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