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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.

NASPA is the leading association for the advancement, health, and sustainability of the student affairs profession. We serve a full range of professionals who provide programs, experiences, and services that cultivate student learning and success in concert with the mission of our colleges and universities. Founded in 1919, NASPA is comprised of 15,000 members in all 50 states, 25 countries, and 8 U.S. territories. NASPA members serve a variety of functions and roles, including the vice president and dean for student life, as well as professionals working within housing and residence life, student unions, student activities, counseling, career development, orientation, enrollment management, racial and ethnic minority support services, and retention and assessment. NASPA serves the diverse needs of its members through a wide range of services, including outstanding publications; a variety of professional development opportunities, events, and conferences for student affairs individuals at all levels within the profession; and a comprehensive, content-rich website that is the most widely accessed website in the student affairs association community. Guided by the principles of integrity, innovation, inclusion, and inquiry, we are dedicated to empowering our members to realize their full potential and to cultivating student success in collaboration with our institutional members, who represent every sector of higher education. NASPA centers justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work; read more about our commitment here: https://www.naspa.org/about/equity-and-justice. NASPA provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. NASPA does not discriminate on the basis of race; color, national origin; religion; sex; age; gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status; personal appearance; family responsibilities; genetic information;

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), founded in 1937, is an organization of more than 28,000 professionals from around the world dedicated to serving students as they make choices about pursuing postsecondary education. NACAC’s mission and vision position the association centrally in the professional lives of its members and as an advocate for a more accessible and equitable future for higher education. Our Mission: Empowering college admission counseling professionals through education, advocacy, and community. Our Vision: The transformative power of postsecondary education is accessible to all.