Question: NCDA Exploration

Review the minimum competencies for career counselors in the Niles and Harris-Bowlsbey (2012) text. With the proliferation of information available via the internet, it has become increasingly important for career counselors to be knowledgeable of resources accessible through virtual sites. This week you will begin the process of utilizing the internet to obtain career-related information. Visit the National Career Development Association (NCDA) Website via the URL listed under Websites in the Readings section of this week. After you have thoroughly explored the site, discuss a component which you found particularly valuable. Share your insights. Finally, analyze the component as it relates to the work of a Career Counselor. Post should be at least 300 words. Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings by Day 7.

Resources: Readings: 1. Textbook:

Niles, S. & Harris-Bowlsbey, J. (2012). Career development interventions in the 21st century (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Career Development Interventions

3. Websites:

National Career Development Association (NCDA)

[Note: Students will use the website above to complete the Week One NCDA Exploration question. Please see the NCDA Exploration Discussion Forum question forinstructions.