The Life Skills Club is a monthly online discussion series hosted by the APCDA Program Committee. Each month, a different APCDA leader or facilitator explores one essential life skill through real workplace experiences, practical tools, and interactive discussion.
Anchored in APCDA’s ethical principles and professional competencies and aligned with the NCDA credentialing curriculum, the program provides a collaborative space for career practitioners, educators, leaders, and professionals to learn from one another.
Topics include communication, decision-making, leadership, adaptability, teamwork, ethical practice, reflective practice, career self-management, and leadership through service.
Frequency: Monthly
When: Friday evenings
Format: Live online via Zoom
Duration: 90 minutes
Facilitators
Allan Gatenby
Past President: APCDA
Dr. Sujata Ives
Co-chair: Program Committee
Syed Hassan Abdullah
Facilitator
Tuan-Anh Le
Co-chair: Scholarship Committee
Li Fern Tong
Facilitator
Basit Rana
Co-chair: Program Committee
Skills List
1. Communication: Expressing & receiving messages effectively
2. Decision-Making: Balancing individual & social factors
3. Feedback & Criticism: Giving/receiving input constructively
4.Leadership & Initiative: Guiding or influencing others
5. Adaptability & Risk-Taking: Responding effectively to change
6. Collaboration & Teamwork: Working well with others
7. Ethical Decision-Making: Acting with integrity & accountability
8. Reflective Practice/Self-Awareness: Evaluating behavior & growth
9. Lifelong Learning/Career Self-Management: Continuous development & alignment
10. Leadership Through Service: Supporting others’ growth