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LOUISIANA CAREER DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

What is LCDA?

The Louisiana Career Development Association (LCDA) is the state division of The National Career Development Association. LCDA was born out of the need for career counseling professionals to have a mechanism to enhance their professional development and network with others throughout the state. Members of LCDA include K-12, university/college and private professionals in career counseling who are using their skills to promote career awareness, education and self-development over the life span, to work toward positive societal change, and serve as visible symbols to others of their possibilities. We deliver service on the local, state, and national levels.

What is the Mission of LCDA?

LCDA is an Association for those whose professional identity is counseling and whose purpose is fostering career development throughout the life span. LCDA strives to support and enhance the practice of career counseling, to promote ethical and responsible professional practice, to promote communication and exchange among K-12, college and private settings, to encourage cooperation with other organizations related to career development, and to provide leadership and advocacy for the profession of career counseling.

• Promote greater communication and exchange about the scope and practice of career counseling and the relevance to all counselors regardless of work setting.
  
• Establish a means to recognize LCDA members who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in the field of career development.
  
• Expand professional development and networking opportunities at the Louisiana Career Development Association’s 2008 spring conference.
  
• Actively solicit presentation proposals dealing with career counseling issues for the annual LCA conference, particularly those that support all counselors in better understanding how to integrate career theory and practice into their treatment protocols.
  
• Increase membership with the Each One Reach One campaign.
  
• Assume LCDA sponsorship of Louisiana Career Development Month.
  
• Maintain the strong relationships established with the Louisiana School Counselors Association and the Louisiana College Counselors Association.