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  • What professional associations are there for college career counselors and placement service specialists? Are there online discussion groups for them? Whar are the associations for non-college based career counselors? Can you direct me to their web sites? Thank you!


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  • Hello write4blind-ga, There are lots of organizations for academic career counselors. You might also want to consider associations for guidance counselors and placement specialists. There are also lots of associations for non-academic career counselors. I’ve divided the resources into these separate categories. I’ve also found a selection of discussion groups for you. In addition, I’ve included some general resources that you might find helpful. Best wishes for connecting with the career development community. czh ============================================ ACADEMIC CAREER COUNSELORS, GUIDANCE PERSONNEL AND PLACEMENT SPECIALISTS ============================================ http://www.naceweb.org/about/nace.html The National Association of Colleges and Employers (formerly known as the College Placement Council, Inc.) is America's bridge between higher education and the world of work and, as such, spans three constituencies: 1,800+ member universities and colleges from across the United States (and their career services professionals); 1,900+ employer organizations (Fortune 500 service and manufacturing companies; fast-growth, medium-sized, and start-up companies; and, federal, state, and local governmental agencies--and their HR/employment professionals who recruit college graduates and experienced professionals; and 1 million+ college students and alumni who use and rely upon our publications and services every year. http://www.naceweb.org/about/regions.html The National Association of Colleges and Employers is affiliated with six independent regional associations. http://www.eace.org/ Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia http://www.mwace.org/ Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin http://www.sace.net/ Southeastern Association of Colleges and Employers Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia http://www.rmace.org/ Rocky Mountain Association of Colleges and Employers Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming http://www.swace.org/ Southwest Association of Colleges and Employers (SWACE) Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas http://www.wace.net/ Western Association of Colleges and Employers Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming http://www.collegecounseling.org/ The American College Counseling Association is a national organization for persons in higher education settings whose professional identity is counseling and whose purpose is fostering student development. http://www.schoolcounselor.org/ The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) is a worldwide nonprofit organization … . ASCA supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development so they not only achieve success in school but are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society. http://www.vpsa.swt.edu/Graduate/associations.htm Professional Associations for Student Affairs This is a long list of links for associations involved in every aspect of academic counseling. ============================================================ NON-ACADEMIC CAREER COUNSELOR ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS ============================================================ http://ncda.org/ The National Career Development Association (NCDA) is a division of the American Counseling Association (ACA). The mission of NCDA is to promote the career development of all people over the life span. To achieve this mission, NCDA provides service to the public and professionals involved with or interested in career development, including professional development activities, publications, research, public information, professional standards, advocacy, and recognition for achievement and service. Be sure to click on the link to the NCDA State Divisions http://geocities.com/employmentcounseling/neca.html National Employment Counseling Association -- Division of the American Counseling Association(ACA) NECA was founded to offer professional leadership to people who counsel in an employment service or career development setting or to those employed in related areas of counselor education, research, administration or supervision. Our members come from a diversity work settings including private practice, business and industry, community agencies, colleges, universities, federal, state and local government. http://www.careercounselorsne.org/ Career Counselors' Consortium The Career Counselors' Consortium organization holds several meetings during the year for the purpose of facilitating members' professional development and providing opportunities for networking. Each meeting focuses on a relevant topic within the career counseling field. The organization provides resources for newcomers to learn more about the field of career counseling and also to connect with experienced career counselors. The organization occasionally co-sponsors other professional meetings and workshops to broaden the knowledge of its members and peers in related fields. The CCC is now an approved provider of continuing education activities by the National Board for Certified Counselors! The NBCC examinations are used by more than 40 states to credential counselors on a state level. http://www.counseling.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_about The American Counseling Association is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. Founded in 1952, ACA is the world's largest association exclusively representing professional counselors in various practice settings. http://www.counseling.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_divisions Divisions Within the American Counseling Association there are 17 divisions and one organizational affiliate. These divisions enhance professional identity and are organized around specific interest and practice areas. The divisions provide professional strength and satisfy the diverse needs of the counseling community. http://www.acpinternational.org/ The Association of Career Professionals International -- Formerly known as the International Association of Career Management Professionals (IACMP) -- is the World’s Voice on Career Issues. With more than 2000 members who bring global expertise from both independent practices and large firms, we are represented in more than 30 countries around the world. Working with organizations and individuals, our members specialize in all aspects of career services including career management and transition (outplacement), assessments, coaching, talent retention and organizational consulting. http://www.careernetwork.org/ The Career Planning & Adult Development Network keeps you in touch with other career counselors, career coaches, job search trainers and human resource professionals through its publications, workshops and conferences. The NETWORK publishes a bimonthly newsletter and quarterly journal, both free to NETWORK members. The NETWORK also conducts certification workshops for job and career transition coaches & job search trainers. http://www.aocfi.org/about.html AOCFI is the trade association for the career management industry and its world-wide voice. Founded in 1982, its members make up over 70% of this billion dollar industry, employing thousands of professionals in hundreds of offices. Members provide a wide range of services: career management, human resource consulting, executive coaching, leadership development, succession planning, outplacement, workforce deployment, and assessment. They are partners with clients in human resource management around the world. AOCFI members do not provide retail services to individuals. http://www.iapes.org/ International Association of Personnel in Employment Security (IAPES)—International educational association for professionals working in public and private workforce development programs. Provides annual conference, professional development trainings, bimonthly newsletter, and research and advocacy. http://www.nawdp.org/ National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP)—National association for people working in employment and training and related workforce development programs. Provides monthly newsletter, professional publications, annual awards program, non-profit education funding entity, professional development workshops/trainings, annual conference, and professional credentialing. ====================================== CAREER PEOPLE ONLINE DISCUSSION GROUPS ====================================== http://www.naceweb.org/community/guidelines.cfm NACE Communities are knowledge-based groups open to staff members where a NACE organizational membership exists. Individual and electronic members from other NACE member locations are also eligible to join. Each Community is organized for discussion within a specific subject area, with the goal of keeping online discussions targeted to the needs and interests of the subscribers. Choose your Community group according to your professional interests and needs. Communities: GlobalTalk—Expand your horizons by sharing issues, trends, questions, and solutions to recruiting on a global scale, visas, international students, and American graduates abroad. JobPlace—Share career exploration and development ideas, research, techniques, and tips, including experiential education programs such as internships and cooperative education with colleagues from other colleges and universities. MBAForum—Talk to career services professionals and employers about issues specific to MBA students and graduates. NACE2Year—Network with colleagues in advising two-year students in career development and the job search. RecruiTalk—Discuss the issues surrounding recruitment of the college-educated work force, including technical recruiting, diversity, and ethics with other employer recruiters and HR/staffing colleagues. RetiredTalk—Discuss changing trends and issues in the field. Talk about life after retirement—and how you might stay active in the field. Build a network and share personal experiences. TechTalk—Keep up to date or ahead of the latest trends and issues in office technology by networking with colleagues who are facing the same choices. http://www.counseling.org/site/PageServer?pagename=resources_listserv American Counseling Association Joining a counseling listserv A listserv is a mailing list of people who share a common interest. When someone posts a message to a listserv, all of the individuals subscribed to that list will receive the message via e-mail. Subscribers can either respond to the individual or the whole list. The traffic for each listserv varies but if you feel the amount of messages is overwhelming, unsubscribing is just as easy as subscribing. http://www.csun.edu/~hfedp001/links.html LINKS TO COUNSELING RESOURCES ON THE INTERNET See COUNSELING LISTSERVES http://www.people.virginia.edu/~mgd2u/listserv.html Listserv/Usenet Discussion Group Networking Counseling/Psychology Related Listservs/Usenet Groups ====================================================== GENERAL INFORMATION – CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS ====================================================== http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos067.htm Counselors SIGNIFICANT POINTS Over half of all counselors have a master's degree. Most States require some form of counselor credentialing, licensure, certification, or registry for practice outside schools; all States require school counselors to hold a State school counseling certification. Educational, vocational, and school counselors—in elementary, secondary, and postsecondary schools—help students evaluate their abilities, interests, talents, and personality characteristics in order to develop realistic academic and career goals. http://www.rileyguide.com/counsel.html The Riley Guide: Preparing for A Job Search -- Counseling, Coaching & Mentoring See list of links for Mentoring, Counseling Associations, Coaching & Consulting Associations, Selecting a Counselor, Online Counseling http://www.cdmanetwork.org/Associations.html This is a collection of links to Workforce Development Professional Associations http://www.careerpronews.com/ Career Pro News You have just connected with Bridges.com’s free service for anyone interested in career-related news, conferences, online resources, organizations and more. Career Pro News is a quick daily read for career professionals. It's also perfect for individual career planners, people in career transition and anyone who wants to stay informed. We deliver the latest career development information, plus enterprising and timely labor market articles you can only get from Bridges.com. =============== SEARCH STRATEGY =============== academic career counselors associations career counselors listservs career counselors discussion groups career counselors


  • Hello write4blind-ga, I'm glad you found the answer useful. Thank you for the five stars and the generous tip. czh







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