MCDA April Roundtable (April 23, 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

April Lunch and Learn

From Policy to Pathways: How Maryland’s Blueprint Is Reshaping Career Practice

By Maisie Lynch

12 – 1 pm, Thursday, April 23, 2026

The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future represents one of the most ambitious state-level education reforms in the country. Central to this legislation is Pillar 3: College and Career Readiness (CCR), a mandate that students demonstrate readiness for postsecondary education or high-wage, high-demand career pathways prior to graduation.

For career development professionals, Pillar 3 raises critical questions:

● How is readiness defined?

● What competencies are measured?

● How are schools integrating career advising, pathway alignment, and work-based learning?

● And, where do career practitioners fit within this ecosystem?

Members are free, Non Members are $10

Add $20 for One NBCC Clock Hour.

The Maryland Counseling Association, Inc. has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2021. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Maryland Counseling Association is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

For Contact Hours, contact: MCA, Inc. 915 Russell Ave, Suite B Gaithersburg, MD 20879 240-401-8686, Info@MDCounseling.org

MCDA is a Division of the Maryland Counseling Association (MCA) and is a state branch of the National Career Development Association (NCDA) a Division of the American Counseling Association (ACA).

May MCDA Board Meeting (May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

May MCDA Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 6:00 pm

MCDA Board meetings will be held on the 2^nd Tuesday of every month, so please mark your calendars. This is a great opportunity to learn about your State CDA and to contribute to the decision-making process.

2026 MCDA Hybrid Conference (May 28, 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

2026 MCDA Hybrid Conference

Resilient Paths:

Cultivating Career Growth in Changing Times

Conference Flyer

Conference Program

Maryland Counseling Association, Inc. has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2021. Maryland Counseling Association is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. All presentations listed qualify for NBCC Clock Hours.

Maryland Career Development Association upcoming events

MCDA April Roundtable (April 23, 2026)

May MCDA Board Meeting (May 12, 2026)

May MCDA Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 6:00 pm

2026 MCDA Hybrid Conference (May 28, 2026)