Professional associations promote professional standards and best practice in career development. Members benefit from opportunities to network with colleagues, update knowledge and skills, and access a range of tools and resources.
Make valuable professional contacts and tap into a wealth of useful information through the resources in this section.
Professional Associations
The BC Career Development Association of BC (BCCDA) is a professional association dedicated to advancing the career development profession. It provides a central networking, education and training service to develop the knowledge and skills of its members.
BCCDA was formed from the merger of the Career Management Association of BC and the ENET Society.
The Association of Service Providers for Employability and Career Training (ASPECT) is an association of community-based trainers. It promotes the interests and activities of members, strengthening their capacity to provide services to people with barriers to employment.
Associations for Specific Disciplines
You may be interested in joining one of the following professional associations.
- The BC School Counsellors’ Association (BCSCA) offers a listserv, magazine, conferences and workshops.
- The BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) is the regulatory body that grants the title Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). It also offers continuing education, networking opportunities, a referral list and more.
- The Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada – British Columbia Society (VRA) provides registration, continuing education credits and training events.
- The Association for Co-operative Education in (ACE) British Columbia/Yukon provides support and a forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences.
Journals
The Canadian Journal of Career Development provides articles on current theory and best practices in career development. The journal invites career practitioners to share information and expertise.
You can also access a range of online journals, newsletters and e-zines from ContactPoint website.
