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
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ACADEMIC CAREER COUNSELORS,
GUIDANCE PERSONNEL AND PLACEMENT SPECIALISTS
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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.
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NON-ACADEMIC CAREER COUNSELOR ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS
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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.
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CAREER PEOPLE ONLINE DISCUSSION GROUPS
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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
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GENERAL INFORMATION – CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS
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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/
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