The Career Development Facilitator

Certification: 5WH*

Shirley RoweMarch 27, 2013

Who – developed the certification?

Why should you become certified?

Need for Career Development Facilitators (CDF)

What Is a Career Development Facilitator and

what is covered?

Twelve competencies

When and Where can you complete training?

How can you receive training?

GCDF Certification

Agenda

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NOICC

CDTI

NCDA

CCE

WHO?

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National Career Development Association (NCDA)

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Largest career development organization

Provides service to those involved with or interested in

career development

NCDA Interest Areas

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College and University Counselors

Workforce Development Professional

s

Counselor Educators

and Researchers

K-12 Counselors

and Educators

Graduate Students

Private Practitioners

Disability Service

Providers

Non-profit Organization

s

Corrections Professional

s

Vital Contributors to

the Career Development

Process

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Teachers

Guidance

Counselors

ANYONE Else

Pare

nts

Employers

Career

Specialists

Learning Coordinat

ors

Activ

e

and

will

ing

particip

an

ts

WHY pursue a CDF certification?

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Build skills and knowledge in areas that

are new to you

Enhance and develop skills that you use every

day in your work

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Pennsylvania

Maryland

Colorado

California

New York

Tennessee

North Carolina

Minnesota

Michigan

South Carolina

TOPTEN

STATES

GCDF certifications

Why do we need CDF’s?

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Many individuals currently providing career assistance

have not received training in the field

Provides standards, training specifications and credentialing

for career services providers

The Numbers: People in the US workforce – 153.3 M College graduates in 2012: 2.3 M Pre-K through 8th graders enrolled in

2012: 39.1 M High school students enrolled in 2012:

15.7 M College students enrolled in 2012: 20.7

M

People with Career Development Needs

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Projections for 2020: Pre-k through 8th grade students

enrolled: 41.6 M High school students enrolled: 16.3 M College students enrolled: 23.0 M

People with Career Development Needs

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Where do CDF/GCDF’s Work?

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Government

• Workforce development• Corrections

Schools

• Elementary • High school

Non-profit agencies

Colleges/Universities

Private consultancy settings

Corporate human resources

Examples of Job Titles of a CDF

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Career group facilitator/Job search trainer

Human resource coordinator/Intake interviewer

Employment/placement specialist

Career development case manager/Career coach

Occupational and labor market information resource person

Workforce development staff person

Career resource center coordinator

What is a Career Development Facilitator (CDF)?

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Person working in a career services setting or who incorporates career

development information or skills in their work with students, adults, clients,

employees, or the public.

A CDF receives 120 hours of in-depth career development training provided by a nationally trained and qualified instructor.

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Twelve Career Development

Facilitator Competencies

incorporated in curriculum

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CDF Competencies

HELPING SKILLS• Be proficient in the basic career facilitating process while fostering productive interpersonal relationships.

LABOR MARKET INFORMATION• Understand labor market and occupational information and trends. Be able to use current resources.

ASSESSMENT• Comprehend and use (under supervision) both formal and informal career development assessments with emphasis on relating appropriate ones to the population served.

DIVERSE POPULATIONS• Recognize special needs of various groups and adapt services to meet those needs.

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CDF Competencies

ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES

• Follow CDF code of ethics. Be aware of relevant current legislative regulations.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT MODELS

• Understand career development theories, models, and techniques as they apply to lifelong development, gender, age, and ethnic background.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

• Know job search strategies and placement techniques, especially in working with specific groups.

TRAINING CLIENTS AND PEERS

• Prepare and develop materials for training programs and presentations. Conduct training.

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CDF CompetenciesPROGRAM MANAGEMENT/IMPLEMENTATION

• Understand career development programs and their implementation. Work as a liaison in collaborative relationships.

PROMOTION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

• Market and promote career development programs with staff and supervisors. 

TECHNOLOGY 

• Comprehend and use career development computer applications.

CONSULTATION

• Accept suggestions for performance improvement from consultants or supervisors.

Many options◦ Year-round◦ Nationwide

http://ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/facilitator_calendar

WHEN and WHERE

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Two Formats of CDF Training

Traditional Face-to-Face Format

• approximately 80+ classroom hours • 40+ hours of assignments and/or field experience

eLearning (Hybrid) Format

• participants work at their own pace• minimum of 24 classroom hours • approximately 80+ hours of assignments and/or

field experience

The instructor may schedule contact hours via SKYPE (or comparable interface) instead of meeting face-to-face. The remote interface must include the capability to have real-time visual and audio contact with learners.

New policy option

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A CDF is eligible to receive a Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) credential◦ A certification through the

Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE), a subsidiary of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).

How to Become a Global CDF?

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Requirements for GCDF

*The required number of years of experience varies depending on the applicant’s level of education completed

Complete an approved CDF course that addresses the 12 CDF

competencies

Satisfy a certain number of years of work experience related to the CDF

competencies*

Apply for GCDF certification through CCE

Are GCDF’s really GLOBAL? Yes!

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  Spring 2012Bulgaria 492Canada 12China 2864Cypress 9Germany 581Greece 37Japan 4399Korea 33Macedonia 32New Zealand 5Romania 323Taiwan 39Turkey 100   International Total 8926   United States 10844   Total 19770

Why do GCDF’s need to be Global?

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Increasing need for career development services all over the

world

Worldwide economic forces

Many seeking out services in locating a job or changing careers

In order to maintain their certification, CDFs must:

◦ engage in continuing education activities

◦ remain abreast of current information in the career development field.

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Continuing Education

www.cce-global.org www.ncda.org

Contact Shirley Rowe via email at shirleyrowe3930@gmail.com or connect with her via LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/shirleyrowe/

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