CDI was originally founded in 2000 as the Professional Resume Writing and Research Association (PRWRA) to provide a venue for global career professionals to access educational, networking and personal / professional development opportunities in the careers industry.

Since its inception, the association has continued to grow from a resume association to that of an innovative and comprehensive, multi-discipline career association that has embraced all types of career professionals from around the world.

In 2005 the decision was made by the association's leadership to adopt the new name of Career Directors International (CDI) in order to provide an accurate portrayal of the depth and breadth of the association's membership and benefits. As of January 2006, the association has been known as CDI.

Driving the success behind CDI is the vision, energy and efforts of current President, Laura DeCarlo, the Board of Directors, Committee Directors, and numerous committee and focus group volunteers. The Board and Committee Directors guide CDI members and programs by providing complementary expertise in career services, employment, business, and marketing/PR. Founding leadership of the original PRWRA was under President, Laurie Roy, and CEO, Todd Holthaus.

CDI is committed to providing industry innovation and unlimited opportunity for career professionals through education, connection, empowerment, and fun. CDI's member benefits are some of the most diverse and exclusive available to the career professional and far too numerous for the About Us page.

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