OCA Leadership Certificate Program - Summer Series 2025

*Required in-person live Zoom sessions:

Session #1 (Saturday, May 31, 9-10am) &
Session #2 (Saturday, July 26, 9-10am)

The OCA Leadership Certificate Program (LCP) is an 8-week experience that is a FREE membership benefit for any graduate student, new professional, or seasoned professional discerning a possible future leadership role or who may already be serving in a position. LCP equips leaders with the most important tools and information they need to successfully hold a leadership position in OCA. Participants learn how to strengthen the effectiveness of a division/chapter/committee by applying best practices in successive leadership and through succession planning. They meet and network with their fellow participant leaders and receive mentorship and guidance for getting involved and helping to move the work of OCA forward.

Except for two 1 hour required in person Zoom gatherings, LCP allows participants to move through the program at their own pace through a series of pre-recorded learning modules. Modules are taught by past and present OCA leaders who share their experiences and insights related to some of the most significant aspects of being a leader in our association. All in person and recorded modules must be completed within the same series for which the participant is registered. The total time commitment is approximately six hours and participants receive a certificate of completion and recognition at the All Ohio Counselor’s Conference.

Topics include:

• Presidential Leadership & Vision
• OCA History & Development
• OCA Governance & Structure
• Legislative Advocacy & Government Relations 
• Recruiting for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Cultural Dignity
• Professional Development & Continuing Education
• Treasurer Responsibilities - Finance & Budgeting
• Marketing to Membership
• The Intersection of Servant Leadership & Counselor Attributes
• Reflections from a Past President

Participant OCA membership must be up to date in order to register. You must register using the email address associated with your OCA account.

Questions? Contact Laura Lewis, OCA Leadership Development Committee Co-Chair, at laurajlewiscounseling@gmail.com

For more info, CLICK HERE to visit the Leadership Webpage.