Empowering Future Leaders Through Workforce Education: The International Samaritan Approach

By Sonja Robinson

The International Samaritan Workforce Education Program is a comprehensive career, academic, and personal development initiative designed to empower marginalized youth, through structured interventions, mentorship, and experiential learning. By aligning with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the program fosters pathways to self-sufficiency. This article highlights key strategies and examines best practices for career development practitioners working with youth from high-poverty settings.

Fostering a Sense of Community in Online Career Counseling Courses

By Lisa Cardello

It is important that graduate career counseling courses provide meaningful opportunities to engage with course content, as well as with peers and the instructor. This article presents practical strategies to promote a sense of community in online career counseling courses, thus fostering a dynamic and supportive learning environment.

A Holistic Approach to Unlocking Career Potential

By Jennifer Nunez

Human Design is a valuable tool that can be utilized to support career development clients in understanding their unique energies, potential, life themes, patterns, strengths, and natural tendencies. The results of this tool, coupled with career coaching and other career assessments, allow for a more holistic approach to identifying fulfilling work for the client.

Post-High School Planning for Graduates Who are Not College-Bound

By Heather Robertson

The importance of assisting the non-college-bound high school graduate in post-graduation planning is explored. Ideas are presented for this population, as well as collaborating with outside partners, and the importance of buy-in from administrators, parents, and students. [Eds. Note: This article was originally published in May 2018. It is being included here in honor of the upcoming graduation season.]

Coloring with Career for Gen Z to The Greatest Generation

By Stephanie K. Harding

Discover the benefits of using creativity in career development at any age. Step-by-step instructions and resources are offered to enhance the ability of career services professionals to use creativity as a career development technique during appointments, webinars, and workshops.

Artificial Intelligence and the Workplace: Embracing Change without Fear of Losing Autonomy

By Cynthia (Sharper) Snodgrass and Vonya Hodrick

This article explores artificial intelligence’s impact on jobs, workplace well-being, and professional development. Workers can adapt and thrive by embracing artificial intelligence, acquiring new skills, and leveraging creativity.

The Power of the NCDA Leadership Academy

By Sujata Ives

Through purposeful and strategic programming, members of the professional association can grow into future leaders. Following application and selection is a rigorous two-year progression of experiences, concluding with mentor-supported projects related to career development. Five recent projects are summarized here.

Google Career Exploration Tool

The Career Dreamer tool, https://grow.google/career-dreamer/home/ helps create a career identity statement based on skills, experiences, interests, and education. It then produces a list of potential career paths. Each career option includes a description of the role, skill match-up, a day-in-the-life, growth areas, and upskilling opportunities. Finally, it provides a prompt to use in Google Gemini to dive deeper and continue personal reflection. This can be a great start for any career exploration conversation. (Career Dreamer does not work in Microsoft Edge. Please use the latest version of Google Chrome, Safari or Firefox.)

Tech Tip submitted by Kadina Koonce, kkoonce2@unl.edu