1. Intro to Career Development & the CDF Curriculum
Kathleen E. High, M.Ed. GCDFI Dream Chasers & Goal Setters

2. Outline What Is Career Development
Need for CDFs and the CDF Curriculum Base Education Center Staff
GCDF Certification
CDF Curriculum
Organizations Related to CDF

3. FACT: Someone entering the workforce today will likely…
1.What is Career Development
FACT: Someone entering the workforce today will likely…
Change jobs 11 times on average
(between age 18-44, baby boomers)
source:
The number is increasing for younger generations.

4. 1.What is Career Development
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

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

6. Career Development is a Process Requiring:
1.What is Career Development
Career Development is a Process Requiring:
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!

7. Career Development is NOT:
1.What is Career Development
Career Development is NOT:
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.

8. Vital Contributors to the Career Development Process:
1.What is Career Development
Vital Contributors to the Career Development Process:
Teachers
Education Counselors
Parents
Employers
Career Specialists
Work Based Learning Coordinators
ANYONE ELSE in a persons life
Most importantly: active and willing participants

9. # of People with Career Development Needs
2. Need for CDFs and the CDF Curriculum
# of People with Career Development Needs
Know the Numbers:
People in the US workforce – 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 8th 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

10. Who is a Career Development Facilitator (CDF)?
2. Need for CDFs and the CDF Curriculum
Who is a Career Development Facilitator (CDF)?
“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.”

11. 2. Need for CDFs and the CDF Curriculum
Why do we need CDF’s?
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

12. 2. Need for CDFs and the CDF Curriculum
Background of a CDF:
Business / Industry
School Counselors
Staff, Counselors, and Managers at Career Centers
Workforce Development [Government agencies – Federal, State, Local]
Human Resources
Military [Education counselors and staff]

13. Where do CDF/GCDF’s Work?
2. Need for CDFs and the CDF Curriculum
Where do CDF/GCDF’s Work?
Government agencies (federal/state/local)
Workforce Development
Corrections
Military
Corporations [large/small]
Schools
Colleges/Universities
High schools
Middle schools
Elementary schools
Private practice

14. Examples of a CDFs’ Job Titles
2. Need for CDFs and the CDF Curriculum
Examples of a CDFs’ Job Titles
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/counselor
Resource center staff

15. A Career Development Facilitator (CDF) …
3. GCDF Certification
A Career Development Facilitator (CDF) …
Receives 120-hours of NCDA-approved career development-related training in 12 core competencies, provided by a certified CDF instructor
With additional qualifications, 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).

16. 3. GCDF Certification
How to Become a GCDF?
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
*The required number of experience varies depending on the
applicant’s level of education completed

17. GLOBALIZATION- CCE’s Goal:
3. GCDF Certification
GLOBALIZATION- CCE’s Goal:
-The GCDF Connection, Fall 2005 newsletter

18. Are GCDF’s really GLOBAL? Yes!
3. GCDF Certification
Are GCDF’s really GLOBAL? Yes!
The total number of GCDFs
Spring 2010
Spring 2012
Increase
Bulgaria
440
492 52
Canada 7 12 5
China
1628
2864
1236
Cypress 9
Germany
404
581
177
Greece 11 37 26
Japan
3487
4399
912
Korea 22 33
Macedonia 32
New Zealand
Romania
172
323
151
Taiwan 39
Turkey 76
100 24
International Total
6252
8926
2674
United States
10028
10844
816
Total
16280
19770
3490

19. 3. GCDF Certification
Why are GCDF’s Global?
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

20. Based on 12 CDF Competencies
4. CDF Curriculum
Based on 12 CDF Competencies
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.

21. 12 CDF Competencies (Cont’d)
4. CDF Curriculum
12 CDF Competencies (Cont’d)
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.

22. Two Formats of CDF Training
4. CDF Curriculum
Two Formats of CDF Training
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

23. National Career Development Association (NCDA)?
5. Organizations Related to CDF
National Career Development Association (NCDA)?
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. NCDA Website: www.ncda.org
5. Organizations Related to CDF
NCDA Website:

25. NCDA Interest Areas: College and University Counselors
5. Organizations Related to CDF
NCDA Interest Areas:
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
Military Support Personnel

26. National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
5. Organizations Related to CDF
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
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. National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
5. Organizations Related to CDF
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
“Devoted to credentialing counselors who meet standards for the general and specialty practices of professional counseling”

28. Supporting Organizations
5. Organizations Related to CDF
Supporting Organizations
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.
“Customize for your local area”

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