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October 28, 2026
5:30PM - 7:30PM EDT

State CDA Advocacy Training

Building Government Relations Capacity: A Tiered Training for State CDA Leaders

Learn practical strategies for strengthening advocacy through your state career development association.
Register: https://bit.ly/StateCDA_GRCTraining

Hosted by: NCDA Government Relations Committee (GRC)

 

State career development associations increasingly recognize that government relations, public policy, and advocacy advance the profession and expand access to quality services. However, needs assessments show chapters range from exploring advocacy to achieving measurable policy impact.

Join the NCDA Government Relations Committee for practical training tailored to State CDA leaders, board members, government relations chairs, and emerging advocates. Explore a three-tier capacity framework and strategies to move your chapter from awareness to action and impact.

Participants will learn to:

Whether your chapter is starting advocacy conversations, forming a committee, or deepening policy influence, this session offers tier-specific guidance, peer examples, and practical resources. Leave knowing your chapter’s current standing, the next level’s success measures, and how to build lasting government relations capacity to advance career development priorities in your state.

Target Audience: State CDA Presidents, Board Members, Government Relations Chairs, Advocacy Volunteers, Emerging Leaders, and any member interested in strengthening their chapter's policy and advocacy impact.

Join Listserv: https://bit.ly/NCDAGRClist 

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