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Professional Organizations

America's Career Resource Network Association (ACRNA)
America's Career Resource Network Association provides career-related resources for workforce and educational professionals. This association has materials for career development, influencing public policy, and working with industry leaders.

American School Counselor Organization (ASCA)
The American School Counselor Association is a worldwide non-profit organization based in Alexandria, Virginia. Founded in 1952, ASCA supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social, and career development so they not only achieve success in school but are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society. The association provides professional development, publications and other resources, research, and advocacy to more than 14,000 professional school counselors around the globe.

Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)
The Association for Career and Technical Education is the largest national education association dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for careers. This area offers information about the history, mission, and structure of ACTE, as well as details on our annual awards program and information about how you can participate in the annual observance of Career and Technical Education Week.

Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education (GACTE)
The Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education
provides educational leadership in developing a competitive workforce by providing opportunities for professional development, program improvement, policy development, public relations, student leadership, and unification.

Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA)
The Georgia School Counselors Association is a private, non-profit association comprised of school counselors, counseling and guidance directors, supervisors, administrators, counselor educators, and other individuals involved in related activities who have an impact on a student's success and well-being at school, work, and home. Founded in 1949, GSCA has grown to a membership of more than 1,800 members.

Institute for Women in Trades, Technology, & Science (IWITTS)
IWITTS provides training, e-strategies, publications, and technical assistance nationally to the education system and employers to integrate women into technology and law enforcement careers.

National Career Development Association (NCDA)
The National Career Development Association is a division of the American Counseling Association (ACA). The mission of NCDA is to promote the career development of all people over the life span. To achieve this mission, NCDA provides service to the public and professionals involved with or interested in career development, including professional development activities, publications, research, public information, professional standards, advocacy, and recognition for achievement and service.


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