CityU scholar receives APCDA Outstanding Educator of Career Professionals Adward
The 2026 Asia Pacific Career Development Association (APCDA) Hybrid Conference was recently held in Malaysia. Assistant Professor Baixiao (Claire) Ouyang, from School of Education at City University of Macau (CityU) was awarded the “Outstanding Educator of Career Professionals Adward” considering her remarkable achievement and groundbreaking research. Her research findingswere also presented during the conference, fully demonstrating her academic strengths and international influence in Macao career education.
In the commendation, the jury confirmed the remarkable contributions of Assistant ProfessorOuyang. In particular, she, as the founder of Macao Career Development Association, has been dedicated to equipping educators and career development practitioners in Macao with core professional skills over the past decade. Through cross-regional collaboration, she has cultivated a sustainable ecosystem for career professionals. Prof. Ouyang also serves on the NCDA Credentialing Commission Audit Panel, bringing an Asian perspective to the global standards of career development.During the conference, Assistant Professor Ouyang shared her research findings on the factors influencing high school teachers’self -efficacy in career education. This research funded by the Macao Foundation, focused on the mechanisms of teachers’professional development in career education and targeted enhancement strategies in the context of great macro policy support.The receipt of this award, is not only a well-deserved recognition of Prof. Ouyang’s long-term dedication in the field of career education, but also an important evidence of CityU’s achievements in educational discipline development and research innovation. It further enhances the academic influence of Macao career education in Asia Pacific region and promotes Macao’s integration into education cooperation of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, as well as the cross-regional communication and development in career education.APCDA, as an authoritative professional organization covering the Asia-Pacific region, is dedicated to fostering connections and communication among career professionals across the region. The “Outstanding Educator of Career Professionals Adward” aims to recognizethe distinguished educators who committed to cultivating talent in the field of career development, implementing innovative projects and playing a leading role in profession groups at all levels.
