Career Developments Magazine
Career Developments, the NCDA quarterly magazine for members-only, is a themed publication offering articles that balance a broad vision with practical applications. Each issue offers a focused article on a select theme, a feature article on a prominent NCDA event, and specific content for departments that match the work settings of members. Additional regular columns cover such topics as ethics, the state career development associations, leaders' thoughts and more.
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Creative Resilience:
Integrating Dynamic Solutions in Career Development
Spring 2026
This issue explores how creativity and resilience intersect to shape effective, dynamic solutions in career
development practice. You will find examples of practitioners who are reimagining traditional approaches,
integrating new technologies, and leveraging collaborative partnerships.
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Table of Contents
Focus
Bridging Education and Workforce: Integrating Career Learning Across the PK–20 Continuum
By Alicia S. Monroe and Terri Pérez
Feature
The Wealth-Work Connection: Why Financial Literacy is the New Essential Skill for Career Readiness
By Lakeisha Mathews
Feature
2026 NCDA Global Career Development Conference
By Mary Ann Powell
Departments
K-12 Career Development
Using the RIASEC Typology for Career Interventions in Primary Prevention
By Robert C. Reardon and Christopher R. LaFever
Higher Education Highlights
Humanizing Career Development: Specialized Communities as Containers for Confidence, Connection, and Career Courage
By Dominique Moye
Columns
From the President
Cultivating Creative Resilience
By Dirk Matthews
From the Executive Director
Resilience is Essential for Career Development Professionals
By Deneen Pennington
Thought Leaders Insights
A Conversation with JP Michel
By Jenn Leard
CDQ Spotlight - NEW!
Enhancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education Career Development
By Shadin Atiyeh, Caitlyn Ybarra, and Shayna Finn
In the States
By Markell Morris
Ethics in a Nutshell
Respecting Autonomy: Ethical Career Conversations with Students and Parents
By Danielle Smallwood
On the Web
By Melanie Reinersman
The Marketplace
Creative Resilience for Entry Level Job Seekers
By Charles Lehman
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