Students and professionals looking to begin or change careers within the career development field can take our aptitude and qualification test to find the career that best aligns with them.

Professionals can search or browse paths and individual careers to learn more about specific qualifications, available training and more.

This easy-to-use online tool allows managers and employees to conduct industry standardized performance reviews based on the National Competency Framework. Each set of questions is tailored to an employee’s specific career to ensure they receive a fair and thorough evaluation and make sure that managers have the information they need to support their team’s development and success.

This evaluation allows leadership-focused career development professionals to conduct industry standardized performance reviews and self-evaluations based on the National Competency Framework. The framework defines all 26 competencies required for career development professionals in a leadership role.

The NSCDA Board of Directors and those who support the organization and career development in Nova Scotia believe it’s important to recognize outstanding contributions in the field.

In 2022, the NSCDA developed two funding programs dedicated to supporting initiatives that maximize community potential, including rural areas that have been traditionally overlooked.

The Ubuntu Giving Fund totalled $40,000, split into two awards — one within HRM and one outside of HRM. These funds were intended for new or existing projects or initiatives within the applicants’ communities.

The Helping Hands Community Fund, an event-based fund of $10,000, was shared with multiple organizations. To be eligible, applicants had to be non-profit, grassroots and located in Nova Scotia.

The NSCDA also contributed an additional $10,000 to support two organizations that presented outstanding applications.