Central Area Development Association Competitors

The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is to foster strong communities by supporting access to quality, affordable housing, expanding the housing supply, and unlocking homeownership opportunities for the American people. The Department is committed to furthering the promise of self-sufficiency in every American while promoting economic development to revitalize rural, tribal, and urban communities across the country.

The nonprofit Urban Institute is dedicated to elevating the debate on social and economic policy. For nearly five decades, Urban scholars have conducted research and offered evidence-based solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities across a rapidly urbanizing world. Their objective research helps expand opportunities for all, reduce hardship among the most vulnerable, and strengthen the effectiveness of the public sector.

The National Career Development Association (NCDA) is a division of the American Counseling Association (ACA). NCDA's mission is to promote the career development of all people across the life span. To achieve this mission, NCDA provides services to the public and to professionals involved in or interested in career development, including professional development activities, publications, research, public information, professional standards, advocacy, and recognition for achievement and service.