2025 JAG NCDC

To streamline the registration process, CSA/State Leads or Specialists/Chaperones are required to pick up registration packets for all members of their group. The CSA or Specialist/Chaperone can designate a staff member to pick up the group’s registration packets on their behalf. It is then the responsibility of the CSA or Specialist/Chaperone to hand out all registration packet materials to their group members. We recommend pre-scheduling a time for the whole group to meet in order to pass out materials. Youth participants cannot pick up their own registration packets. 
*Packets will be prepared based on how registration was submitted. If a Specialist submitted registration on behalf of your school, you will have a packet prepared with the names you registered. 
NDCD attendees will receive the following as part of their registration packet: 

• Conference name badge and lanyard
  • Concession meal label - Only if you pre-purchased a concession meal package. Meal plans will be available for purchase onsite directly from the hotel.

Individuals (including youth participants), will be able to pick-up their JAG NCDC T-shirt on their own at the registration desk. Please note, that the JAG NCDC T-shirt will not be included in ther registration packet and must be picked up separately.

The NCDC schedule includes 5 time slots for meals during the conference. A meal consists of a hot grab-and-go entrée, a side, and a drink. If you pre-purchased a concessional meal package, your name badge will list this on the back. You will need to show a hotel staff member your name badge in order to pick-up your meal. 

You can purchase a full meal package for all 5 meals for $112 onsite via credit card during the Thursday, April 24 lunch concession time from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We cannot guarantee that individual meals will be available, and there will be longer wait times to process purchases. Limited meals will be available for purchase onsite via credit card during concession times, and there will be longer wait times to process purchases.

Menu:
Lemonade, Water (stationed beverages)
Cheese or Pepperoni Personal Pan Pizza (1 per guaranteed guest)
Choice of: Chefs Side Salad OR Fresh Fruit Salad Cup
*Gluten Free, Vegan, and Vegetarian Meals available upon request*

The concession meal options will accommodate those with allergies or other dietary needs and will be available upon request at no extra charge.

Explore hands-on displays from leading employers as they showcase their organizations and highlight career pathways in emerging industries. Get inspired by innovative experiences designed to spark creativity and connect learning to real-world opportunities.

Participating Organizations

1. Headrush
2. Plus Wonder
3. Clayco
4. Regions Bank
5. Weyerhaeuser
6. National Pest Management
7. Somos Ideas
8. Indiana Construction Roundtable Foundation
9. JPMorgan Chase
10. Valvoline
11. United States Army
12. Indianapolis Indians Baseball Team
13. Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County
14. Indiana Pacers
15. INvestEd
16. Founder's College
17. United States Marine Corps

Be sure to check out the incredible work from our Digital Outstanding Chapter submissions in the corner of the Expo Hall! A slideshow will capture pieces of each submission, so be sure to see what your fellow Career Association members have been up to throughout this school year!

Everybody loves merch! Don’t forget to stop by our swag store in the Expo Hall to check out our new sweatshirts, hoodies, backpacks, patches, pins and other items available for purchase. Purchases can only be made with credit or debit cards.

The NCDC schedule includes 5 time slots for meals during the conference. A meal consists of a hot grab-and-go entrée, a side, and a drink. If you pre-purchased a concessional meal package, your name badge will list this on the back. You will need to show a hotel staff member your name badge in order to pick-up your meal. 

​​​​​Menu:
Lemonade, Water (stationed beverages)
Meat Lasagna (1 piece per guaranteed guest)
Choice of: Fresh Fruit Cup OR Chefs Side Salad
*Gluten Free, Vegan, and Vegetarian Meals available upon request*

The concession meal options will accommodate those with allergies or other dietary needs and will be available upon request at no extra charge.

Come snap a picture with Indy Pace Race Car sponsored by Regions Bank. It will be parked outside the hotel lobby in the valet parking.

Gather your team and get ready for the fun! Our JAGCA National Officers will officially kick off the National Career Development Conference with an Affiliate Roll Call! Be sure to sit together as a state. You’ll show your state pride when your name is called - the louder the better! Bring your flags, hats, glow-in-the dark “gear”, and enthusiasm when we announce your state name.

Join us at the Opening Ceremonies for a chance to win an autographed Pacers jersey! Every registered participant is automatically entered into the drawing, so don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity. Be there and you could take home a piece of Pacers history!

Doors open at 6:30pm. 

We encourage states to sit together based on the assigned seating sections (see picture).