Course Dates: January 13-April 28, 2011
Face-2-Face Meeting Dates: January 13 & 14 in Andover, MA and April 28, 2011 via webcam. Remainder of course completed on-line at own pace.
Sponsored by: Career In Progress and Lengel Vocational Services, Inc.
Interested in getting credentialed as a Global Career Development Facilitator through the National Career Development Association? Registration for winter CDF training course now open!
TRAINING FORMAT:The CDF curriculum is now available in an eLearning format. It combines 24 face-to-face contact hours; 56 hours thru distance delivery; and 40 hours of Independent Study. With the exception of the face-2-face sessions, each student has control of the pace of the course. Face-to-face sessions are scheduled for January 13 & 14th from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm at the Staybridge Suites in Andover, MA (a requirement of NCDA). The remainder of the course completed on-line and virtually for your convenience!!!
PURPOSE: This training is intended for professionals and paraprofessionals who provide career-related services in a variety of settings such as higher education, K-12 schools, government agencies, business and industry, private practice, and community-based organizations. This curriculum is especially valuable for those impacted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 (Perkins IV). It is designed to serve as a vehicle for professional enrichment and as a vehicle to achieve national certification as a Global Career Development Facilitator. (See www.ncda.org for information on history and requirements.)
The GCDF credential was established to recognize the training and background of those working in career development fields, and to establish minimum competency areas. A GCDF may serve as a career group facilitator, job search trainer, career resource center coordinator, career coach, career development case manager, intake interviewer, occupational and labor market information resource person, human resource career development coordinator, employment/placement specialist, or workforce development staff person.
COURSE COMPETENCIES: The career development competencies addressed in the CDF curriculum offered through the NCDA are discussed below. Those professionals who are trained using the curriculum can expect to gain knowledge and skills associated with each of these competencies.
- Helping Skills - must be proficient in the basic processes of career facilitation.
- Labor Market Information (LMI) and Resources - must understand key labor market and occupational information and trends and be able to access and use current resources.
- Assessment - must comprehend and be able to use both formal and informal career development assessment tools and resources appropriately, understanding how different approaches to assessment can impact different populations.
- Working with Diverse Populations - must be able to recognize the special needs of various groups and adapt service menus to meet unique needs.
- Ethical and Legal Issues - Follow the CDF code of ethics and know current legislative regulations.
- Career Development Theories and Models - must be able to identify the leading theories of career development and understand how each can be used at different times to facilitate career development across a wide population group(s).
- Employability Skills - must know and be able to use a variety of job search strategies and placement techniques, especially in working with diverse or specific groups of customers or clients.
- Training Clients and Peers - must be able to identify training and development needs, and prepare and develop materials in support of training programs or for special presentations.
- Program Management and Implementation - must understand a variety of different career development programs and be able to assist in the steps related to successful development, management, or administration.
- Promotion and Public Relations - must know how to market and promote career development programs with staff, supervisors, and the local community (public) served.
- Technology and Career Development - must be able to identify, comprehend, and use computer applications that support and enhance career development processes.
- Consultation/Supervision - must be able to identify when the limits of personal expertise are reached and be able to accept suggestions for performance improvement from consultants or supervisors
OUTCOME: Certificate of completion; CEUs
COST: $915 per person, which includes all instruction, course materials, training DVD, access to on-line blackboard, snack, and refreshments during the face-to-face sessions on January 13 & 14(lunch and lodging on own). A discount rate may be negotiated for large groups. Please contact instructor directly to discuss.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Heather has an EdD from Central Michigan University with a focus in Career Development, and holds the following certifications: Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW); Certified Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF); Career Development Facilitator Instructor Certification; Certified Job & Career Development Coach (JCDC); and Certified Myers-Briggs and Strong Assessments Administrator. Heather has been a private career coach since 2002 and has been employed in higher education in the field of career development and advising since 2000. She has also researched, written, and presented extensively on various career development topics, such as generational differences in the workplace, student development in college, and career development of new graduates.
TO REGISTER/FOR MORE INFORMATION: contact Heather Maietta via email at heather@careerinprogress.com or call 617-925-5289.