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Who
created the GCDF program and when?
The
GCDF program was created in 1997 by a consortium of
professional associations specifically to meet the needs
of paraprofessionals (anyone not holding a Master's
degree in counseling) working in the field of career
development. The consortium, which was led by the
National Career Development Association, included the
National Association of Workforce Development
Professionals (NAWDP), The National Occupational
Information Coordinating Committee (NOICC). and the
National Board for Certified Counselors.
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Learn
more about the history of the GCDF program at the NCDA
website - www.ncda.org |
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Who
is the program for?
Anyone
who helps others find or keep jobs. This includes, but is not limited to,
individuals who work as:
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career
group facilitators
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job
search trainers
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job
coaches
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career
resource center coordinators
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career
coaches
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career
development case managers
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intake
interviewers
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occupational
and labor market information resource specialists
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job
developers
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employer
services/business representatives
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human
resource career development coordinators
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employment/placement
specialists
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workforce
development specialist
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secondary
school guidance counselor
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to learn more about the type of work done
by individuals holding the GCDF credential. |
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What
does the training cover?
The
Global Career Development Facilitator training
covers twelve (12) comprehensive core competencies:
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Helping
Skills
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Labor
Market Information and Resources
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Working
with Diverse Populations
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Technology
and Career Development
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Ethical
and Legal Issues
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Employability
Skills
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Consultation/Supervision
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Training
Clients and Peers
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Career
Development Theories and Models
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Program
Management and Implementation
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Assessment
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Promotion
and Public Relations
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How
does the cost of this training compare with other
trainings?
The
GCDF program is one of the most cost effective career
development training programs available! 136 hours of
training for only $1,250 - that comes out to only $9 per
hour of training. Compare to the cost per hour of other
popular career development training programs:
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CPAD's
"Job & Career Transition Coach" - $32 per
hour
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ICF's
"Accredited Coach Training Program" - $33 per
hour (Coach U)
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PARW/CC's
"Certified Employment Interview Professional" -
$43 per hour
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View a List
of Career Development Credentials |
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What
are the requirements for obtaining certification?
In
order to be certified, individuals must complete the 120-hour
training program, and also possess the following combination of
experience and education:
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graduate
degree plus an estimated one year of career development work
experience;
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bachelor's
degree plus an estimated two years of career development
work experience;
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two years
of college plus an estimated three years of career
development work experience; or
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a high
school diploma/GED plus an estimated four years of career
development work experience.
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Learn
more about the certification requirements at the NCDA website
www.NCDA.org
or the Center for Credentialing and Education website www.cce-global.org. |
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How
is the GCDF Credential Obtained?
Individuals
must take a minimum 120-hour course that uses an approved GCDF
curriculum and is taught by a certified GCDF Instructor
(certified by the NCDA or CCE). Anyone may take the GCDF
course to enhance their skills and professional
knowledge. However,
in order to become certified and use the GCDF
designation, individuals who complete the 120-hour
training program must then complete a certification
process, which requires a formal application to the CCE.
In addition to completing the 120-hour training program,
individuals seeking certification must also hold the
requisite combination of number of years of career
development experience and educational-level (for
instance, individuals holding a Bachelor's degree must
also have at least 2 years of career development
experience). Visit the NCDA
or CCE
websites for a complete list of certification
requirements. |
Visit
the CCE
website
to obtain a GCDF application. |
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How
Are GCDF Classes Structured?
The
GCDF training program can be structured in a variety of ways.
There are no requirements on how the training is provided, only
on the minimum number of hours of the program and the curriculum
used. Some
of the formats available around the country include:
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Adult-learning
and non-credit certification programs offered by a community
college
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Undergraduate
or graduate certificate programs offered by a college or
university
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Courses
that use the GCDF curriculum are part of the coursework for
a BS or MA program in career development
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Independent
GCDF programs taught entirely by consultants/private
trainers
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GCDF
training provided to an organization's staff on an ongoing
basis by in-house staff/trainers
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Trainers/consultants
hired to deliver the GCDF training to an organization's
entire career development staff
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Self-paced,
web-based "e-learning" programs offered entirely
through the Internet
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Contact
us
today to discuss having the GCDF program delivered to
your staff. |
