Friday, April 25, 2025
8:30am-3:30pm
Location:
Lansing Community College West Campus - 5708 Cornerstone Dr, Lansing, MI 48917
Join us and come together with career development professionals to learn, network, and find new inspiration! This conference is approved for K-12 educator SCECHs and meets NCDA continuing education for the six credentials and the GCDF.
Call for Proposals - Now Closed
The 2025 MichCDA Annual Conference titled, "Catalysts for Change: Innovating Career Development in Every Space", aims to ignite transformative approaches to career development across diverse sectors, including education, private practice, and industry. By uniting thought leaders and practitioners, the event will explore innovative strategies, tools, and collaborative solutions that empower individuals to navigate the evolving workforce landscape. Attendees will engage in dynamic discussions, share best practices, and reimagine career services to foster resilience and adaptability in an era of continuous change. This conference serves as a call to action for professionals to become true catalysts for impactful and sustainable career innovation.
Notification of proposal status will be communicated via email no later than February 15th, 2025. Paid registration for the Michigan Career Development Association’s (MichCDA) Annual Conference is required of all presenters.
Please contact Deanna Johnson, MichCDA Conference Committee member and President-Elect, at deanna.johnson@avondaleschools.org with questions.
Conference Registration
Early Bird Pre-registration: February 1st-29th (Save $10)
Standard Pre-registration: March 1st-April 21st
NOTE: Pre-registration will close on the website from April 21st-24th.
Day-of Registration will be accepted and take place at the conference on April 25th.
Each attendee must register individually - group registrations cannot be accepted.
| Membership Type | Early Bird Rate Feb 1-29 No Code Needed |
Standard Rate Mar 1-Apr 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Current Member | $80 | $90 |
| Student/Retiree | $15 | $25 |
| Non-Member | $100 | $110 |
Conference Agenda
Coming soon…
Professional Clothing Drive
MichCDA will be accepting gently used professional clothing donations on the day of the conference to be distributed to the following organizations:
Eastern Michigan University - UACDC Career Closet
Grand Valley State University - Replenish Basic Needs Center
Womens Resource Center - The Business Boutique
Hotel Room Block Information
We have a room block reserved at Hilton Garden Inn Lansing West for April 24, 2025 through April 25, 2025.
Hilton Garden Inn Lansing West
633 N. Canal Rd., Lansing, MI 48917
Please ensure you book your room before March 25, 2025.
Annual Awards (NEW!)
MichCDA recognizes career development professionals and practitioners in the state of Michigan for their service, dedication, advocacy, and innovation in the field. Recipients of these awards are nominated, and their awards are presented at the annual MichCDA Conference.
Conference Sponsorship
Interested in becoming a Sponsor?
MichCDA welcomes sponsorship on many levels. Check out our available sponsorship options in the MichCDA Store or by clicking the button below.
