OCA Professional Learning Events
The Oakland Counseling Association is dedicated to providing quality, affordable professional development to counselors across the state of Michigan.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming events for the 2025-2026 School Year will be announced throughout the fall.
September 2025
Topic: Shattered Perceptions: Implicit Bias Training presented by Oakland Community College
Date/Time: September 23, 2025 12:00-1:00pm
Location: Online (Zoom)
SCECHs: 1 General (also counts 1 hour toward required Implicit Bias training for LPC/LLC renewal every 3 years)
Cost: Free for 2025-2026 OCA Members and OCC staff! $10 for non-OCA members.
Registration (2 Steps):
Step 1: Zoom Registration
*Please Note: Once you register in Zoom, you will not receive the access link immediately. Once your OCA membership, OCC staff status, or non-member registration fee payment is verified, you will receive the Zoom access link.
Step 2: OCA Membership or Registration Fee
Complete one of the following:
Ensure your 2025-2026 OCA membership is complete (membership form submitted and dues paid)
Pay the $10 non-member registration fee using the link below
*If you are an OCC staff member, your registration is free and you can skip this step.
* Registration costs for all OCA events are non-refundable.
Past Events
Completed events from the 2024-2025 School Year.
September 2024
Topic: Power Centered Implicit Bias Training presented by Oakland Community College (Completed!)
Date/Time: September 19, 2024 9:00-10:00am
Location: Online (Zoom)
SCECHs: 1 General (also counts 1 hour toward required Implicit Bias training for LPC/LLC renewal every 3 years)
November 2024
Topic: Exploring Military Careers at the Selfridge Air National Guard Base (Completed!)
Date/Time: November 15, 2024 8:15am-2:00pm
Location: Selfridge Air National Guard Base (Harrison Twp)
SCECHs: 5 Military
December 2024
Topic: College Counseling for School Counselors (Completed!)
Date/Time: December 6, 2024 8:00am-3:00pm
Location: Online (Zoom)
SCECHs: 6 College
March 2025
Topic: K-8 School Counselor Resources (Completed!)
Date/Time: March 7, 2025 11:30am-3:30pm
Location: In-person (Arise Counseling Center and Training Institute, Troy)
SCECHs: 3.5 General
April 2025
Topic: Workforce Trends, Student Career Supports, & End of Year Awards
Date/Time: April 25, 2025 8:00am-2:00pm
Location: In-person (Walled Lake Board Office)
SCECHs: 4.5 Career