1. Presenter Name Organization Date “Customize as you need”

2. 1. What Is Career Development 2. Need for CDFs and the CDF Curriculum [Change content according to your needs and context, e.g., industry, K-12, counselor, workforce education, etc] 3. GCDF Certification 4. CDF Curriculum 5. Organizations Related to CDF 2

3.  Change jobs 11 times on average (between age 18-44, baby boomers) source: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/nlsoy.pdfhttp://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/nlsoy.pdf  The number is increasing for younger generations. 3 1.What is Career Development

4.  Self-examination  Self-exploration  Whole-life planning-NOT simply choosing an occupation ◦ *It is a giant puzzle that we refit throughout our lives and we get to change the pieces 4 1.What is Career Development

5.  When your list is completed, please code each item according to the selected factors: 1.A dollar sign ($) beside any activity that costs more than $25.00 2.The letter A next to things done alone; the letter P if done with other people, and AP if done alone or with people. 3.The letter D if data is involved in the tasks. 4.The letter T if some kind of object (equipment, tool, machine) is used. 5.The letter R if an element of risk is involved. 6.The letter N if not done in the last three years. 5 1.What is Career Development

6.  Active participation  Exploration: inward and outward ◦ Ongoing and from an early age  A willingness to embrace new life and learning experiences ◦ *Making the most of unplanned events and being able to seize the day! 6 1.What is Career Development

7.  Putting together a resume for a one time job search  A particular event, class, computer program, or test that miraculously maps out your future. ◦ *However, it may involve all or some of these things. 7 1.What is Career Development

8.  Teachers  Guidance Counselors  Parents  Employers  Career Specialists  Work Based Learning Coordinators  ANYONE ELSE in a persons life  Most importantly: active and willing participants 8 1.What is Career Development

9.  Know the Numbers: ◦ People in the US workforce – 153.3 million ◦ Average job changes in lifetime – estimated to be “11” ◦ College graduates in 2012: 2.3 million ◦ High school graduates in 2008: 2.5 million ◦ Pre-K through 8 th graders enrolled in 2012: 39.1 million ◦ High school students enrolled in 2012: 15.7 million ◦ College students enrolled in 2012: 20.7 million  Projections for 2020: ◦ Pre-k through 8th grade students enrolled: 41.6 million ◦ High school students enrolled: 16.3 million ◦ College students enrolled: 23.0 million 9 2. Need for CDFs and the CDF Curriculum

10.  “A 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 in-depth career development training [120 in class & on line instructional hours] provided by a nationally trained and qualified instructor.” 10 2. Need for CDFs and the CDF Curriculum

11.  Many individuals currently providing career assistance are not professional counselors  CDF was developed to provide standards, training specifications and credentialing for career services providers  GOAL: to define and differentiate two levels of career practice 11 2. Need for CDFs and the CDF Curriculum

12.  Business / Industry  School Counselors  Staff, Counselors, and Managers at Career Centers  Workforce Development [Government agencies – Federal, State, Local]  Human Resources 12 2. Need for CDFs and the CDF Curriculum

13.  Government agencies (federal/state/local) ◦ Workforce Development ◦ Corrections  Corporations [ large/small]  Schools ◦ Colleges/Universities ◦ High schools ◦ Middle schools ◦ Elementary schools  Private practice 13 2. Need for CDFs and the CDF Curriculum

14. 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 coordinator Employment/placement specialist Workforce development staff person Academic advisor 14 2. Need for CDFs and the CDF Curriculum

15.  Receives 120-hours of NCDA-approved career development-related training in 12 core competencies, provided by a certified CDF instructor  Is eligible to receive a Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) credential, which is a certification through the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE), a subsidiary of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE)National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) 15 3. GCDF Certification

16.  Complete an approved CDF course that address the 12 CDF competencies ◦ Face-to-face (classroom only) or eLearning (Hybrid) format  Satisfy a certain number of years of work experience related to the CDF competencies*  Apply for GCDF certification through CCE 16 3. GCDF Certification *The required number of experience varies depending on the applicant’s level of education completed

17. -The GCDF Connection, Fall 2005 newsletter 17 3. GCDF Certification

18. 18 3. GCDF Certification The total number of GCDFs Spring 2010Spring 2012Increase Bulgaria44049252 Canada7125 China162828641236 Cypress099 Germany404581177 Greece113726 Japan34874399912 Korea223311 Macedonia032 New Zealand550 Romania172323151 Taiwan039 Turkey7610024 International Total625289262674 United States1002810844816 Total16280197703490

19.  There is an increasing need for career development services all over the world  The economy has forced many to seek out services in locating a job or changing careers  The Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE) began the benchmark of offering a training based credential for Career Development Facilitators 19 3. GCDF Certification

20.  Helping Skills - Be proficient in the basic career facilitating process while including productive interpersonal relationships.  Labor Market Information and Resources - 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 their needs.  Ethical and Legal Issues - Follow the CDF code of ethics and know current legislative regulations.  Career Development Models - Understand career development theories, models, and techniques as they apply to lifelong development, gender, age, and ethnic background. 20 4. CDF Curriculum

21.  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.  Program Management/Implementation - Understand career development programs and their implementation, and 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. 21 4. CDF Curriculum

22.  Traditional Format ◦ requires approximately 80+ classroom hours and 40+ hours of field experience and/or homework  eLearning (Hybrid) Format ◦ allows participants to work at their own pace ◦ requires a minimum of 24 classroom hours and approximately 80+ hours of field experience and/or homework 22 4. CDF Curriculum

23.  Continuing Education Units  Undergraduate or Graduate Credit 23 4. CDF Curriculum Use this slide only when applicable

24.  The largest career development organization ◦ Mission: “NCDA inspires and empowers the achievement of career and life goals by providing professional development, resources, standards, scientific research, and advocacy”  A founding division of the American Counseling Association (ACA)  Provides service to those involved with or interested in career development ◦ Professional development activities, publications, research, public information, professional standards, advocacy, etc. 24 5. Organizations Related to CDF

25. 25 5. Organizations Related to CDF

26.  College and University Counselors  Workforce Development Professionals, Including Corrections / Offender Workforce Development  Counselor Educators and Researchers  K-12 Counselors and Educators  Graduate Students  Private Practitioners  Disabilities Service Providers 26 5. Organizations Related to CDF

27.  Mission: “To facilitate the employment of the college educated”  “Connects more than 5,200 college career services professionals at nearly 2,000 colleges and universities nationwide, and more than 3,000 HR/staffing professionals focused on college relations and recruiting” 27 5. Organizations Related to CDF

28.  “Devoted to credentialing counselors who meet standards for the general and specialty practices of professional counseling” 28 5. Organizations Related to CDF

29.  The National Career Development Association  The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals  The National Employment Counseling Association  The Center for Credentialing and Education  State Departments of Education  The United States Navy  State Departments of Labor  Goodwill Industries  The Center for Education and Work (Wisconsin-Madison)  Job Corps  The GCDF credential is also recognized in many countries, including Bulgaria, Canada, China, Germany, Japan, Romania, Turkey, and New Zealand. 29 5. Organizations Related to CDF “Customize for your local area”

30.  www.cce-global.org www.cce-global.org  www.nbcc.org www.nbcc.org  www.ncda.org www.ncda.org 30 © 2012 National Career Development Association Developed by Hyung Joon Yoon, Victoria K. Ripley, and Malka Edelman