CDPI Spring Conference - May 2026
Save the date to join the 2025-2026 CDPI Board at the 2026 CDPI Conference that will be held at Hanover College on May 29, 2026! You will have the opportunity to connect with career services professionals all throughout the state and learn more about the palette different possibilities for career development for you as a professional and for your students. More information to come soon!
Join us for our Monthly Connection Points, an inclusive and welcoming space designed for career development professionals across Indiana to connect, share, and learn from one another. Each month, we'll explore different career-related topics and best practices, ensuring a fresh and engaging experience every time. These sessions are an opportunity to contribute, gain insights, and support each other in our shared mission of empowering career success. We look forward to seeing you there!
Fall 2025:
September 25, 12-1PM: CDPI Orientation & Refresher
October 23, 12-1PM: Partners, Pitches, and Programs for Employer Facing Professionals
December 11, 12-1PM: Marketing in Career Services
Spring 2026:
January 14, 12-1PM: Career Education & AI
February 12, 12-1PM: For the Love of Coaching
March 12, 12-1PM: Wellness & Career Development
April 23, 12-1PM: Career Initiatives: Moving the Needle on Brain Gain
Community of Practice - Career Services Leaders Roundtable
Career Services Leaders Meet-Up
Join fellow career services office leaders from across Indiana for a virtual meet-up focused on connection, collaboration, and idea-sharing. These informal gatherings are designed to create space for open dialogue.
Discussion topics may include:
- Managing staff and resources amid changing student (and budget) needs
- Career fairs, employer engagement, and recruitment trends
- Burnout, boundaries, and navigating leadership roles
Each session will include space for peer discussion, crowdsourced topics, and resource sharing. Whether you're new to leading a career services office or a seasoned director, you're welcome in this supportive space!
Friday, October 3rd: 9:30am-10:30am
Friday, December 12th: 9:30am-10:30am
Fostering Equity Series is an opportunity for CDPI and career development members to come together and discuss how we can provide a more equitable environment for students and young professionals. Join us for a workshop in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026.
November 20, 12-PM: Town Hall: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
May 14, 12-1PM: Town Hall: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
CDPI also sponsors additional workshops, typically on a current topic to keep members informed of trends and issues in the discipline.
Career Development Professionals of Indiana
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