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The National Career Development Association (NCDA, formerly known as the National Vocational Guidance Association or NVGA) was founded in 1913 and renamed in 1985.
NCDA:
Develops standards for the career development profession, the provision of career counseling programs and services, and the evaluation of career information materials.
Works with licensing and credentialing bodies to support the preparation and recognition of career counselors and career development practitioners.
Sets ethical standards for the career development profession including guidelines for the provision of career services on the Internet.
Promotes global sharing of workforce policy and practices and supports and reports on research in the field of career development.
NCDA is a founding member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and collaborates with ACA to jointly represent the interests of counselors in Congress and in the national legislative process.
