Hello SCCDA Members!

I am thrilled to be writing you as the 2020-21 president for the South Carolina Career Development Association, but I am compelled to share I’m not sure what to say. 

I never thought I’d be drafting such a letter from a make-shift home office during a global pandemic. Chances are, you’re reading this on your phone or tablet with flooding thoughts about what work and life will be like next week, next month. Given our shared interest in career development, you likely have concerns about your students and clients. Tack on concerns about family and friends, and I’m right there with you. It is all very overwhelming, but hang with me… keep reading. 

If ever there was a time to serve and support those who have an interest in career and workforce development issues in South Carolina, now is that time!  That’s the mission of the SCCDA, and I’m so glad you are a part of it.

Many changes have occurred in a few short months, but SCCDA is ready for the challenge. Even before COVID-19, we were planning virtual professional development and hosted our first webinar at no cost to members in April. Don’t worry if you missed it. Just log into your SCCDA account to view this quick and informative webinar on generations in the workplace. 

Looking ahead to the Fall, our goal is to deliver content and practical benefits to you via video conferencing, email, social media, and other means that make this unprecedented, transitional time impactful, easy, and accessible. Connection to our community of practitioners and professional growth will continue!

I am committed to this organization and to you, so reach out directly with your ideas and questions. Watch your inbox and the website for updates! I can’t wait to hear from you. 

We will thrive together! 

Inspired by you, 

Dr. Aimeé C. Carter, GCDF, CCSP