NCA Election Process

National Career Development Conference
April 18-20, 2024 | St. Louis, Missouri

Each year, the National Career Association selects four student members to represent the organization as a national NCA officer. The primary responsibility of a national officer is to serve the organization in local, state, and national activities in a way that will inform, motivate and inspire NCA members, Specialists, JAG staff, and others to achieve the mission and core values of the organization. National NCA Candidates are interviewed and slated by the NCA Nominating Committee and voted on by the NCA Voting Delegate Assembly at the National Career Development Conference. 

National NCA Officer Application
State Affiliate Nomination Form
National Officer Candidates

It takes a highly motivated person to become a successful national NCA officer—an opportunity afforded to few members. If you want to be a national officer, take time now to learn about your passions and gain a better understanding of what life as a national officer is really like. A life of glamour and glory—maybe, but the truth is that as a national officer, your life is non-stop hard work and continual commitments.

Each state may declare two candidates for national NCA office annually. National officer candidates must be active NCA members, and must retain active membership through their term of office. State Affiliates must nominate and approve all national officer candidates from their state application process. 

Officer Candidates must:

  • Attend the NCDC  in Orlando, FL, and arrive on Wednesday to take the National Officer Exam prior to the NCDC.
  • Obtain written approval from their Specialist, Principal, and State NCA Advisor/CSA.
  • Submit a completed NCA officer application via email to nca@jag.org by April 1, 2024.

A complete NCA Officer Application is required for eligibility. Incomplete Applications will not be considered.  The following items are required to complete the application: 

  • Signed Nomination Form
  • Signed Statement of Support
  • Signed Travel Policy
  • Resume
  • Essay
  • Transcript

April 1
6:00 pm EST     Application Deadline

April 17
3:00 pm EST     National Officer Candidate Exam
5:00 pm EST     National Officer Candidate Interviews
8:00 pm EST     Nominating Committee Meeting
9:00 pm EST     National Officer Slate Announced &
                               Campaigning Begins

April 18
3:00 pm EST     Voting Delegate Orientation
                                Meeting the Candidates Session

April 19
3:00 pm EST     NCA Business Session (optional)
                               Candidate Campaign Speeches & Election of Officers

April 20
7:00 pm EST      Grand Awards Session
                                2024-2025 NCA National Officers Announced

*Dates and times subject to change.

Nominating Committee

Keeping with the traditions of a student-run organization, a committee of NCA members is selected to carry out the responsibility of interviewing and slating the national officer candidates. Being a part of this unique group requires a sense of commitment to the betterment of the organization and a heart for service.  Any active NCA member is eligible to serve on the committee.

Nominating Committee Members:

  • Must attend the NCDC  in person and arrive on Wednesday to participate in officer interviews and committee meetings prior to the NCDC.
  • Should obtain approval from their Specialist, Principal, and State NCA Advisor/CSA to participate.
  • Cannot be a National Officer Candidate or Voting Delegate Member
  • Can compete in Competitive Events

*CSA should submit potential Nominating Committee Members on the State Affiliation Form. 

April 1
6:00 pm EST     Deadline for CSA to Nominate Members

April 18
5:00 pm EST     National Officer Candidate Interviews
8:00 pm EST     Nominating Committee Meeting
9:00 pm EST     National Officer Slate Announced

April 19
3:00 pm EST     NCA Business Session (optional)
                               Candidate Campaign Speeches & Election of Officers

April 20
7:00 pm EST      Grand Awards Session
                                2023-2023 NCA National Officers Announced

Voting Delegate Assembly
The duties of the Voting Delegate Assembly are of utmost importance to the operation of a functioning student organization. The NCA is student-led; therefore, students are responsible for the governing of the affairs associated with the organization.  
 
Voting Delegate duties are to:  
  • Review and act upon the business of the organization 
  • Approve the Nominating Committee’s Report   
  • Elect the National Officers
  • Represent their State Affiliate
Voting Delegate Eligibility
Each State Affiliate may select two individuals to serve as Voting Delegates at the NCDC.  Voting Delegates are ineligible to compete in competitive events at the NCDC but they CAN participate in recognition events (National Service Project and Outstanding NCA Chapter) as well as all other conference activities. 

Voting Delegates:

  • Must attend the NCDC in person, and arrive on Thursday to participate in the Voting Delegate Orientation.
  • Should obtain approval from their Specialist, Principal, and State NCA Advisor/CSA.
  • Cannot be a National Officer Candidate or Nominating Committee Member
  • Cannot compete in competitive events, due to time constraints of the Voting Delegate Orientation and Business Session

*CSA should submit potential two Voting Delegates on the State Affiliation Form. 

April 17
9:00 pm EST     Officer Slate Announced & Campaign Begins

April 18
3:00 pm EST     Voting Delegate Orientation (required)

April 19
3:00 pm EST     NCA Business Session (required)
                               Candidate Speeches & Election of Officers

April 20
7:00 pm EST      Grand Awards Session
                                2024-2025 NCA National Officers Announced