We are pleased to confirm our upcoming Global Connections Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (ET).
Agenda:
NCDA Announcements: We will begin with a few updates related to the National Career Development Association (NCDA).
Guest Speaker – Dr. Jaana Kettunen: We are honored to have Dr. Jaana Kettunen join us to lead a discussion on Joint Development of the National Competency Framework for Career Professionals in Finland. Dr. Kettunen is an internationally recognized Professor of Guidance and Vice-director at the Finnish Institute for Educational Research (FIER), University of Jyväskylä. Her research focuses on career guidance practice and public policy development, with a special interest in the design and use of information and communication technology in career guidance. She collaborates with international organizations including the European Commission, Cedefop, the European Training Foundation, OECD, ILO, and UNESCO, and has received prestigious honours such as the IAEVG-APCDA Academic Excellence Award and the NCDA International Practitioner Award.
Interactive Discussion: Following Dr. Kettunen’s presentation, we will engage in small group discussions to explore the topic further. The goal is to foster networking and meaningful international career conversations centered around advocacy for career development.
Meeting Details:
• Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM Eastern Time (https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/)
• Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89797648983?pwd=tbYsYIozCE4ndJYamiNp3S7PeBdnc8.1
• ID: 897 9764 8983
• Access code: 461198
Additional Resources:
For those who want to dive deeper into the theoretical background, here are a few helpful links from Dr. Kettunen’s work on the Finnish Career Development Competency Framework:
• A Proposal for a National Competency Framework for Career Professionals
• National Competency Framework for Career Professionals Assessment Forms
• Self-assessment on Career Development Competencies
The meeting will last 90 minutes, and we look forward to your participation!
Sincerely yours,
GCC Leadership Team 2025
Marcela Mesa • Sonja Robinson • Sepideh Kiazal