History

The SKCDA was formed in 2015 to fill a need in Saskatchewan for a common hub to connect Career Development Practitioners working in diverse locations and sectors (e.g., education, non-profit, business, government) throughout the province.

• In 2015, Charlene McLean, along with Susan McKay, Lidija Spasic and Jennifer Broughton, spearheaded an initiative that resulted in formally establishing an inclusive members association for Career Development Practitioners in Saskatchewan.
• In addition to providing a support network for those in the field, establishing a provincial association opened the door to joining the Canadian Council for Career Development (CCCD),​ the national umbrella group and voice of Career Development associations and partner groups across the country.
• The Saskatchewan Career Development Association, Inc. (SKCDA) was established as a non-profit corporation on July 23, 2015, with Charlene McLean as the founding Director, and Susan McKay, Jennifer Broughton and Lidija Spasic as Incorporators.​
• In September 2015, Charlene McLean stepped down from the Director position, and a request for a Change of Directors was accepted by ISC for three new Directors - Susan McKay, Jennifer Broughton and Lidija Spasic, who formed the Founding Board of Directors.

First Meetings & Committees

• The First General Meeting (GM) was held on April 8, 2016 at the University of Regina’s Career Centre, with remote access for members to participate from around the province.
• During 2016, three more GMs were held, to continue activities for early organizational development.

• The First Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on December 16, 2016 in two locations (YWCA Saskatoon and the University of Regina Career Centre), with remote access provided by teleconference.
• Both on-site locations, along with teleconference and/or Zoom technologies, have been utilized since this time in order to make every SKCDA meeting accessible to all Members.

Into the Future

• The SKCDA invites new Members to join and contribute to the development of a productive and useful association for Career Development Practitioners.

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