Welcome to the Pennsylvania Career Development Association. We offer high quality, accessible, affordable professional development and networking opportunities to career services practitioners in outplacement, talent development, higher ed, K-12, workforce development, private practice, public/private agencies, and NFP settings.

Check out our new video featuring members talking about why PACDA matters:

It is the policy of the Pennsylvania Career Development Association (PACDA) to maintain a safe, comfortable environment by prohibiting the solicitation of funds or business, the distribution or posting of materials, and/or the promotion of products or services not specifically approved by or belonging to PACDA, as outlined below:

• Individuals, organizations, and companies are prohibited from soliciting funds, distributing literature or gifts, pitching merchandise or services, or engaging in any other solicitation, distribution, marketing, or similar activity except when approved in writing by PACDA.
• Use of PACDA email addresses, meetings, or social media for marketing purposes, e.g. posting or distributing materials or announcements, is permitted only when authorized by the Executive Board of PACDA.

Questions may be submitted to info@thepacda.org.

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PACDA Comes to You

September and October

Join us at an upcoming free, in-person event near you!

• Network with career development colleagues
• Robust discussions about the dramatic impact that generative AI (including ChatGPT) is having on our profession
• All registered attendees will be entered into a drawing for a free membership (or the equivalent of future event fees for current members)
• Light refreshments
• Hosted by PACDA's President, Safiya Edwards, and PACDA Founding President, Kim Neubauer
• Eligible for 1.5 NCDA CEUs at no cost to you

Click below for location information and registration:

Monday, Sept 18, 2023: Pittsburgh 8 - 9:30 AM
Monday, Sept 18, 2023: Pittsburgh 5:30 - 7 PM

Tuesday, Sept 26, 2023: Harrisburg 5:30 - 7 PM
Wednesday, Sept 27, 2023: Harrisburg 8 - 9:30 AM
Wednesday, Sept 27, 2023: State College 5:30 - 7 PM
Thursday, Sept 28, 2023: State College 8 - 9:30 AM
Monday, Oct 2, 2023: Wilkes-Barre 5:30 - 7 PM
Tuesday, Oct 3, 2023: Lehigh Valley 8 - 9:30 AM
Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023: Wayne 5:30 - 7 PM

Friday, Oct 13, 2023: Philadelphia 8 - 9:30 AM

Don't see your location? Contact us at info@thepacda.org if you are interested in helping PACDA plan an in-person event in your area.

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OCTOBER 24, 4 - 6 PM

Alternatives to Networking for Job Search

Direct mail, working with recruiters, and online postings

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Career Counseling and Mental Health

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If you have someone to recommend as a speaker/presenter/

panel member for future events, please email programming@thepacda.org