Welcome to the NCA Networking Toolkit (In Progress)
Professional networking isn’t just about attending events or collecting contacts—it’s about building meaningful relationships that support your growth, learning, and career journey. This toolkit is designed to help you develop a networking mindset and take practical steps to assess, create, maintain, and leverage connections in ways that feel authentic and intentional. Whether you’re just starting to explore professional spaces or looking to strengthen your existing network, you’ll find strategies, templates, and reflection tools here to guide you. Use what resonates with you, take your time, and remember—networking is a skill you can build.
To get started, click on any of the toolkit sections below. If you’re not sure where to begin, start with the All About Professional Networking, which contains a short introduction and the Networking Beliefs Assessment Tool to reflect on your current mindset and choose a starting point that fits your needs.
#1 All About Professional Networking
#2 Mapping Your Social Network
Are you an educator planning to use this toolkit with your students? Please check out this page for resources and guides.