We are coaches, counselors, educators, consultants, writers, administrators, managers, and executives.
- We work in universities, government organizations, non-profits, and the private sector.
- We guide people in career development and help them successfully navigate work, learning, and life transitions.
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We provide programs and services for career development professionals and the public involved with or interested in career development, including professional development activities, publications, advocacy, and recognition for achievement and service.
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Our aim is that ACDA members are a vibrant community who share a common interest in career development; and a desire to promote its ability to affect positive change and growth in the lives of all Albanians.
Our extensive career development services* range across:
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Individuals including career and life coaching, advising and counseling which takes an outcomes-based approach and is steeped in career theories. The focus of work is on building self-management skills and confidence.
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Resource development & research including developing frameworks and quality assurance measures and producing targeted resources.
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Organizations and Institutions including staff training and development programs; reviewing, mapping, delivery, and benchmarking of services; project management and developing policy, strategy and human capital.
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Educators including presentations and workshops which focus on linking career theory, research and practice.
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Career development services are defined as services and delivery settings aimed to assist individuals of any age and at any point throughout their lives, to make educational, employment, training, and vocational decisions and manage their careers (Miles Morgan, 2006). These services cannot be accomplished without working closely with parents, employers, educational institutions and governing authorities.
Our Expertise
Whether you are starting out as a student, a professional career practitioner, or are simply interested in the career development sector, you can benefit from our expert guidance, networking opportunities, and many other benefits.