FS #112 Exploring Meaningful Work: The Relationship between Career Meaning, Satisfaction, Wellness, and Values
As individuals spend so much time at work, career meaning is critical to well-being. Learn the results of a research study identifying the factors underlying career meaning including finding meaningful work, attaining a balanced lifestyle, and acknowledging important values as well as implications that could impact your work with clients.
Cheryl Wolf, Western Kentucky University; M. Harry Daniels, University of Florida
FS #208 Using Career Development to Transform a School's Culture
Participants in this session will learn about and discuss proven career development strategies for creating success cultures that motivate and engage students, reduce discipline problems, and transform adult-student relationships. Handouts will be provided.
Cal Crow, Center for Efficacy and Resiliency
FS #302 Navigating the Minefield: Bully-Proofing the Workplace
Fear often gets in the way of work productivity, effective decision-making, and achievement of work-life balance. Specifically, numerous studies have reported that over 1 out of 4 employees are bullied at some point in their work life, and nearly 50% of employees will witness these behaviors. This seminar provides guidance to employees who may deal with daily fear as well as share approaches to counselors who work with them.
Dean DeGroot, Innerview Consulting
FS #401 Fostering Well-being by Connecting Career and Mental Health in Service Delivery
An essential component to fostering clients' well-being is using a holistic perspective when providing career assistance. Career concerns are indeed personal concerns. This session highlights a successful approach, based in theory, research, and practice, to effectively intervene with clients who present with career and mental health concerns.
Janet Lenz, Florida State University; Debra Osborn, Florida State University; Vanessa Freeman, Florida State University; Christine Edralin, Florida State University; Denise Saunders, Private Practice
FS #503 Tomorrow's Jobs: The 2014-24 Employment Projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
This session features the BLS projections for the 2014-24 decade, including the fastest growing occupations, those projected to have the most job openings, and the education and training needed to fill those jobs. The presentation will include information on occupations by education and training paths and what workers earn.
Roger Moncarz, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
FS #602 Career Readiness in the Age of Social Media: Social Reputation Implications for Meaningful Career Development
With the onslaught of social media platforms, career development professionals must address this growing trend. We will explore the ramifications of social media, describe social media reputation management, and highlight practical strategies to foster and prepare all populations for meaningful work. Real life case studies from job seekers, emerging professionals and hiring managers will be included.
Mary Konow, MK Career Designs
FS #702 The Ethics of Social Networking Technologies: Reflections from the Field
Career professionals face daily choices about the use of social networking technologies. Some quickly embrace these tools; others express concerns. This session explores NCDA members' experiences as expressed in focus group interviews. Connections are made to NCDA's new ethics literature review and revised Code of Ethics, both released in 2015.
Julia Panke Makela, The Career Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Jaana Kettunen, Finnish Institute for Educational Research, University of Jyvaskyla