Membership Benefits

The CDCA works to advance the discipline of counseling, guidance and personnel work through educational and professional development. Specific to the Capital District of New York State, the organization brings together counselors from all levels to assess current trends to develop each practitioner’s tool box.

Membership benefits include (but are not limited to):

• Member Exclusive Programs: The CDCA offers programming designed only for members of the organization.
• Event Registration Discounts: Members are eligible to register for CDCA sponsored events at a discounted rate.
• Quarterly E-Newsletter: Members will receive the CDCA’s quarterly newsletter that provides organizational updates and counselor happenings within the Capital District. 
• Networking events: Throughout the year, the CDCA hosts social events for counselors to network with one another.
• College Caravan: Members in good standing can register for both our Fall and Spring College Caravan programs. These programs are available to members only.
• Professional Development Grant Opportunities: Members in good standing can submit a grant application to be considered for a limited number of grants, not exceeding $500 per year. For more information on CDCA Grant Guidelines, click here. 
• Volunteer opportunities: Members have many opportunities to get involved within the organization (i.e. fundraising events, committees, Executive Board, etc.)