Message from the Board:

September 16th, 2024

Greetings! I hope you enjoyed your summer and that it’s been fun and refreshing. I’m very excited to have recently joined the board as Co-President. Since June, I’ve already seen the many talents of our board and the wonderful teamwork of both our continuing and new members.

September often feels like a time of new beginnings and it’s also an uncertain time. Career counselors have needed to take on a deeper role in supporting clients through very volatile times. With long-term unemployment on the rise, a flooded job market, an uncertain geo-political environment and an election year, jobseekers and career changers are dealing with a lot of stress. It's important that career practitioners not only feel equipped to talk to their clients and students through the emotions of this process, but to also manage their own balance and well-being so they can provide support for clients. 

I’m excited about the variety of programs we’re offering this fall to address this and meet the diverse interests of our members. We hope you will join us to reconnect with colleagues and refresh your toolkit at our fall networking night on October 10th, with the theme of Navigating Stress: Tools for Coaches & Clients.

September is also a time for renewing your CCC membership! In addition, I’d like to ask for your help in growing our vibrant community; please consider sharing information about the CCC and our upcoming programs with your career practitioner friends and colleagues. And if you’d like to help at an event/program, please fill out this form.

We look forward to seeing you soon for continued learning, discussions, fresh ideas, and making new connections. 

Respectfully,

Michele Rapp

CCC Board of Directors Co-President