Welcome to APCDA

APCDA connects career development professionals who work in or are interested in the Asia Pacific region and provides a global forum for sharing career development ideas, research, and techniques that are effective in the Asia Pacific region.

What Does APCDA Offer?

Annual Hybrid Conference

Each year, normally in late May, APCDA offers a conference in a different country in our region. Join us in-person or virtually for an intense learning experience to keep up on what is happening globally in the field of Career Development.

2025 APCDA Hybrid Conference

(May 12 – 26, 2025)
Zhengzhou University,
Zhengzhou, China

Visit conference page for more details.

APCDA Webinars​

APCDA offers two webinars in most months: One is a Fee-based webinar by a presenter with an international reputation and the other is a Member Mentoring Webinar by members offering their expertise at no cost (free to members and a small cost to non-members). Both types are available to the public. See our Events on our Member Portal. Our Recorded Webinar Library can be accessed by the public by clicking on Store or by members from our Member Portal.

APCDA Career Developments​

This Week’s News
Announcements
Association News
Member Recognition

Career Trends

Topical Issues

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APCDA Podcast​

The current podcast season focuses on ‘Career Journeys’. If you enjoy learning about the varied careers of our guests, then this season is for you.

APCD Journal​

Asia Pacific Career Development Journal (APCDJ) is an international biannual scholarly journal dedicated to all career development and intervention related topics.

Area Information​

Researching career development around the world?  Use our Area/Regional Information pages to find out what is happening in our member countries/regions.

Resources​

APCDA offers a Glossary of Career Development Terms, Competencies, and Ethical Guidelines

HOW CAN MEMBERS BENEFIT?

  • Reduced prices for all events and conferences
  • Member Directory to find others who share the issues you face
  • Help us develop better services and resources
  • Join our leadership team to gain skills and guide us
  • Learn More | Member Benefits | Join APCDA

DATES TO REMEMBER

May 12-26, 2025

  APCDA Annual Conference, Zhengzhou, China

June 17-20, 2025

       NCDA Conference, Atlanta, Georgia

August 7, 2025

Virtual ASEAN Career Development Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

May 12-26APCDA Annual Hybrid Conference, Zhengzhou, China
June 17–20NCDA Conference, Atlanta, United States
August 7ASEAN Career Development Conference, Virtual, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia