MACDA will now be using a bi-monthly publication cycle for both our newsletter and website. Please note that we will continue to post timely updates throughout each cycle.

Please visit our website for the latest news, including the right-hand column on our home page for invitations to events involving MACDA, our NEC (New England Consortium-NCDA State CDAs, and NCDA.

SAVE THE DATE!

2027 NEC Virtual Conference:

The Resilient Team: Tools for Fostering Work/Life Harmony in Career Development

Thursday, March 25th, 2027
9am-1:15pm ET (with NCDA CEs!)

Consider submitting a proposal to share about YOUR special work
(our Call for Proposals will be announced soon)!

• • Click on the Past NEC Virtual Conferences to view previous programs, keynotes and presenters. 

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  **MACDA is now offering SEVEN Scholarships (totaling $260)!**

  • We encourage you to join our MACDA (or renew your current MACDA membership) and choose to participate in our MACDA EORO Membership Initiative and our MACDA $260 Scholarship Program.
    
    
  • And, if you do not want to become involved with our EORO Scholarship Initiative, you are welcome to simply renew your membership or join NOW. Your membership dues will cover you from now until June 30th, 2027), and you can still enjoy the many MACDA and NEC benefits.
    
    
  • When you renew your MACDA membership (or join MACDA NOW), you automatically become a member of our NEC (New England Consortium-NCDA State CDAs) and enjoy all the excellent benefits specified in our recent September/October newsletter.
    
    
  • ** You can be a member of our MACDA and not choose to be a member of NCDA. There are lots of benefits though for joining NCDA, but it's not a requirement for joining MACDA.
    

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  Please follow the links for information about the following topics.

  • Upcoming NCDA programming, as well as free pre-recorded webinars (with a fee-based option to purchase CEUs).

  • • Making the Career and Mental Health Connection: Strategies for Career Development Professionals Panel/Webinar, Thursday, October 29th, 2026, 12-1pm ET

    • Graduate Students: Navigating the Postgrad Job Market: Strategic AI Integration for Resumes, Friday, November 13th, 2026, 12-1pm ET

    • Dr. David Reile (Keynote and Presenter at the NEC Virtual Conference, March 2026) and Dr. Conquaya James recently presented a webinar titled: Ethical Leadership: How to Walk the Walk (recorded June 6, 2026). We encourage you to watch the recording. It is eligible for 1 CE credit through NCDA in their pre-recorded webinar series.

  • 2027 NEC Virtual Conference: The Resilient Team: Tools for Fostering Work/Life Harmony in Career Development, March 25th, 2027, 9am-1:15pm ET (with NCDA CEs!). Consider submitting a proposal to share about YOUR special work (our Call for Proposals will be announced soon)!
  • • Past NEC Virtual Conferences to view the type of programs, keynotes below and presenters. 
      
      
  • MACDA Job Board: Does your work setting have current job openings? Visit the MACDA Job Board under the Resources tab on our website. It’s a great tool to post job opportunities with our MACDA and New England Region (NEC) network. The job board can be found under the Resources tab on our website.
    
    
  • All previous MACDA newsletters.
    
    
  • The interesting history of NCDA, MACDA, and our NEC (New England Consortium-NCDA State CDAs).
    
    
  • Free career development resources from NCDA and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
    
    
  • Participating in our new MACDA Member Spotlight Program: We want to highlight and promote your work and contributions to your students/clients and the career development profession to Massachusetts and our entire NEC, our New England Region.
    
    
  • Connect with Ed Colozzi on LinkedIn (or directly through email below) regarding opportunities to join our MACDA Leadership Team and participate in our mission, and also to discuss ways to share your experience and talents and explore deeper engagement by supporting and mentoring fellow MACDA or NEC members.
    
    

  Thanks again for visiting our MACDA website!

  Remember to make sufficient time to Self Care and strive to create more balance among your multiple career-life roles. Self Care first, then care for those closest to you and others as you choose, and allow yourself to experience care from others.

  Warm regards, and enjoy our numerous Massachusetts and New England September/October Fall Foliage, delicious food, waterways and cooler weather.

  Ed Colozzi
  
  Edward Anthony Colozzi, Ed.D.

  President, Massachusetts Career Development Association (MACDA)

  careercoachcolozzi@verizon.net