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Agenda
2026 Ohio Career Development Association Conference
Reimagining Career Readiness: Building Pathways to Impact
Thursday & Friday, May 28-29, 2026
Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center, Lima, Ohio
Thursday, May 28th 2026
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11:15am - 12:00pm:
Check-In and Networking Session |
Vendor Meet & Greet and time to connect with other career professionals |
North Hall / Hallway |
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12:00pm - 12:30pm: Presidential Welcome |
President: Kaleigh Mahon President-Elect: Rachel Richardson Past-President: Richard Fajardo President-Elect-Elect: Erin Liggett |
North Hall |
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12:30pm - 12:45pm: Sponsor Introductions |
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North Hall |
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12:45pm - 1:30pm: Welcome Networking Activity |
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North Hall |
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1:30pm - 2:30pm: Opening Keynote |
***KEYNOTE: Presentation information coming soon! NCDA Trustee at Large: Mary Ellen Earnhardt, MS, LPC, CCSP, CSCDA, Fellow |
North Hall |
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2:30pm - 3:00pm:
Break |
Enjoy snacks and time to interact with vendors |
Hallway |
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3:00pm - 4:00pm:
Breakout Session 1 |
BREAKOUT SESSION 1: Choose one of four breakout session options listed below. |
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Session Information Coming Soon! |
West 1 |
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| Session Information Coming Soon! | West 2 | |
| Session Information Coming Soon! | West 3 | |
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Session Information Coming Soon! |
North Hall | |
| 4:15pm - 5:15pm:
Breakout Session 1 |
BREAKOUT SESSION 2: Choose one of four breakout session options listed below.
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Session Information Coming Soon! |
West 1 | |
| Session Information Coming Soon! | West 2 | |
| Session Information Coming Soon! | West 3 | |
| Session Information Coming Soon! | North Hall | |
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5:30pm - 6:30pm: Cocktail and Networking Hour |
Enjoy food, drinks, and networking | Location TBD |
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Friday, May 29th 2026
| Time / Event | Details | Location |
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8:00am - 8:30am:
Check-In and Networking Session |
Enjoy an opportunity to network with other professionals | North Hall |
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8:30am - 8:45am: Welcome |
Presidential Remarks and Kickoff | North Hall |
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8:45am - 9:00am: Sponsor Introductions |
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North Hall |
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9:00am - 10:00am: Workforce Panel |
Panel Details Coming Soon! |
North Hall |
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10:00am - 10:30am: Break |
Enjoy some snacks, networking, and time to interact with vendors |
Hallway |
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10:30am - 11:30am: Breakout Session 3 |
BREAKOUT SESSION 3: Choose one of four breakout session options listed below. |
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Session Information Coming Soon! |
West 1 | |
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Session Information Coming Soon! |
West 2 | |
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Session Information Coming Soon! |
West 3 | |
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Session Information Coming Soon! |
North Hall | |
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11:30am - 11:45am: Break |
Hallway | |
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11:45am - 12:45pm: Breakout Session 4 |
BREAKOUT SESSION 4: Choose one of four breakout session options listed below. |
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Session Information Coming Soon! |
West 1 |
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Session Information Coming Soon! |
West 2 | |
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Session Information Coming Soon! |
West 3 | |
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Session Information Coming Soon! |
North Hall |
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12:45am - 2:00pm: Lunch & Awards |
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North Hall |
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2:00pm - 2:30pm: Closing Remarks and Doorprizes |
Closing remarks, doorprizes, and time to complete overall conference evaluation | North Hall |