To Counselors and Educators,
The Mississippi Counseling Association (MCA) is sharing information about the 2025 National Career Development Association (NCDA) Poetry and Art Contest. This year’s theme is:
“The Evolution of Work: Careers in the Past, Present, and Future.”
We invite students, educators, and community members across Mississippi to participate by creating poetry or artwork that celebrates and inspires career development.
Submission Deadline: Sunday, October 19
Email Entries To: mcapoetryandartcontest@gmail.com
Winning entries will be showcased at the MCA Annual Conference in Tupelo, Mississippi, from Nov. 5–7, with winners announced during the Awards Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 6. First, second, and third place state winners will advance to the national competition, where winners will be recognized on the NCDA website in May 2026.
For full contest guidelines, eligibility details, and the official entry form, please see the flyer at MCA NCDA Poetry and Art Contest 2025 (1) (1).