Revised Academy Dates: Programs now begin in October, with more time to register.
Registration Deadlines
Wed, Oct 1 – Leadership Development Academy
Mon, Oct 6 – Counseling & Career Development Leadership Academy
Mon, Oct 15 – CPL (Career Pathways Leadership Certification)
NCPN CONNECT 2026 preconference is optional; virtual capstone follows NCPN.
Professional Development
Professional Learning Academies 2025–2026
Explore These New and Updated Professional Learning Opportunities
NCPN’s Professional Learning Academies provide exciting opportunities to advance your skills, expand your network, and strengthen your impact in career and technical education, adult education, workforce development, and counseling.
We’ve refined the schedule to create the strongest academy experience yet.
All academies now launch in October and feature two culminating opportunities:
- The Leadership & Influence Forum at NCPN CONNECT 2026 — a dynamic preconference gathering where you’ll connect with peers, exchange ideas, and engage with leaders shaping the future of career pathways (optional to attend, included with your academy registration).
- A Virtual Capstone Showcase immediately after the conference — an opportunity to integrate insights and share strategies that will make a lasting impact.
Choose the academy that best fits your goals:
Leadership Development Academy
Strengthen your leadership capacity with practical strategies for leading teams and systems. (Registration deadline: Wed, Oct 1, 2025)
Counseling & Career Development Leadership Academy
Build leadership and counseling expertise to guide learners effectively through career pathways. (Registration deadline: Mon, Oct 6, 2025)
Career Pathways Leadership Certification
Gain recognized certification to design, align, and sustain robust career pathways. (Registration deadline: Mon, Oct 15, 2025)
Not sure which academy is right for you?
Contact Dr. Jennifer Jirous-Rapp at jrapp@cord.org for personalized guidance.