WCDA Annual Meeting + January Lunch & Learn
Join WCDA for our Annual Meeting and January Lunch & Learn, an amazing opportunity for professional growth and networking! Plus, attendees will be entered to win a gift certificate or a WCDA membership (or renewal).
Annual Meeting
We’ll review the annual budget, highlight key accomplishments from the past year, and share what’s ahead for WCDA in 2026. This is your chance to:
- Provide feedback on your membership experience
- Share ideas for how WCDA can support your professional development
- Explore ways to get involved in the organization
Lunch & Learn
Featured Speaker: Mark Foster, WCDA Board Member & Work-Based Learning Coordinator, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
Mark will present on Career Decision Self-Efficacy (CDSE), a critical factor in helping individuals make confident, informed career choices. Based on Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory, CDSE emphasizes belief in one’s ability to complete essential career decision-making tasks such as:
- Self-appraisal
- Gathering occupational information
- Goal setting and planning
- Problem-solving
This session will cover the research behind CDSE, practical applications in career development programs, and strategies for strengthening client and student outcomes through intentional interventions. You’ll leave with evidence-based tools to boost confidence, engagement, and long-term career readiness.
About the Speaker: Mark Foster develops programs connecting students with local and regional industries. A retired U.S. military education leader with 22 years of service, he previously managed the ASVAB Career Exploration Program for Minnesota and Wisconsin, supporting over 220,000 students. Mark holds a Doctorate in Career and Technical Education from UW–Stout and brings extensive experience in education and workforce development.
Date/Time/Location: Friday, January 23 from 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm (Central)
Audience: This event is designed to provide professional development for academic advisors, career development professionals, workforce development professionals, coaches, counselors, and educators.
Certificate of Attendance: A certificate of attendance, noting 1 clock hour, will be available for individuals who attend this professional development event.
Pre-Registration: Pre-registration is required. Event will take place on Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ghk-wdtp-jju.
Cost: $0 for current members of WCDA. $25 for individuals who are not members of WCDA. If you are not a current member of WCDA, consider joining WCDA for a $25 annual fee, then register for the event for FREE.
Sponsored By: Wisconsin Career Development Association (WCDA)
