Overview

• What is a CDF?
• What is a GCDF?
• Why should I consider CDF training?
• What will I learn?
• How can I get training?
• CDF Competencies
• History

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NCDA CDF Training provides individuals with relevant skills and knowledge to assist others in planning careers and obtaining meaningful work. Established in 1913, NCDA is the premier provider of professional development in the career field. With a nationwide system of instructors, NCDA has prepared over 18,000 CDFs for inter/national certification.

NCDA Outstanding Career Development Facilitator Award 2010 NOW AVAILABLE!

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Do you know a CDF that does an amazing job?? Consider nominating them for the NCDA Outstanding Career Development Facilitator Award 2010

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Anthony "Tony" Kroll, GCDF, Adult Education Career and Transition Specialist, Horry County Schools, South Carolina

Tony Kroll is the first recipient of the NCDA Outstanding Career Development Facilitator Award 2009. Mr. Kroll was nominated by Lisa Burgess, Lead Instructor of the Myrtle Beach Family Learning Center in South Carolina. Mr. Kroll's dedication and commitment to serving the adult education students was quite evident in the application submitted. Ms. Burgess stated "Mr. Kroll is an extremely driven, committed, and caring individual whose tireless efforts on behalf of the Adult Education students of our program - a population who have often experienced little or no success in the traditional school setting and frequently have had no dedicated and knowledgeable supporters - have resulted in unprecedented post-secondary enrollment and gains in self-esteem."

Dr. Virginia G. Simmons, Director of Adult Education for Horry Schools Adult Education states "His background is so varied, his energy level is so extremely high, and his ability to "connect the dots" is so honed that he is able to work with several projects and yet always focus on how each area of work will benefit the adult students."

Christina B. Jackson, Executive Director of SeaHaven, Inc. which provides opportunities for at-risk, homeless/runaway, street youth states "His thorough understanding of program guidelines and procedures with the Career Development Curriculum, allow him the ability to strongly support promotion of career development and furthering of educational goals."

It is with great pleasure that we award the first-ever NCDA Career Development Facilitator Award to Mr. Tony Kroll.

Honorable Mentions:

We would be remiss if we did not recognize the other outstanding nominees for the NCDA Career Development Facilitator Award 2009. (Click on the name to see a short bio of the nominee).

• Kathy Wall, GCDF, South Middle School, Kershaw, South Carolina
• Elizabeth Craig, GCDF, ELC Global, LLC, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
• Holly E. Fitch, GCDF, Windham High School, Willimantic, Connecticut
• Lisa A. Harsh, GCDF, Project Succeed Program, Northwest College, Powell, Wyoming

 

 What is a Career Development Facilitator (CDF)?

A Career Development Facilitator (CDF) is a person who works in any career development setting or who incorporates career development information or skills in their work with students, adults, clients, employees, or the public. A CDF has received in-depth training in the areas of career development in the form of up to 120+ class/instructional hours, provided by a nationally trained and qualified instructor.

This occupational title designates individuals working in a variety of career development settings. A CDF 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.

The counseling profession has made great progress in defining professional counseling and career counseling. However, several professional groups recognized that many individuals who are currently providing career assistance are not professional counselors. The CDF credential was developed to provide standards, training specifications, and credentialing for these career providers. The goal was to define and differentiate two levels of career practice.

Click here for a VIDEO presentation on the CDF Training Program and GCDF Credential.

 

What is A Global Career Development Facilitator  (GCDF)?

This credential recognizes the education and experience of those working in CDF occupations. Candidates must have successfully completed an approved CDF training program and meet specific educational and experience requirements. Benefits of the GCDF credential include:

• A National/portable Credential
• A Marketable Certification
• Professional Recognition
• Clarification of Scope and Practice

For more information on the GCDF credential, please visit the Center for Credentialing and Education website.

 

Why Should I Consider CDF Training?

CDF training can enhance the skills and knowledge of individuals who work in any type of career development setting.

As a CDF participant, you will receive training in each of the 12 career development competencies. Whether you take the class at home or in the classroom, the training includes hands-on and interactive teaching methods and opportunities to interact with colleagues from a variety of work settings. Since the course content covers 12 important competencies, there is plenty of opportunity to build skills and knowledge in areas that are new to you, as well as enhance and develop those that you use every day in your work.

 

What Will I Learn?

• Career resources and labor market information
• Career planning processes
• Basic helping and facilitation skills
• Career development models and theories
• Informal and formal assessment approaches
• Diversity and specific population needs
• Development and maintenance of an effective career resource center
• Training others and program promotion
• Case management and referral skills
• Ethical and scope-of-practice issues
• Professional and resource portfolios
• Cutting-edge job searching
• and more . . .!

 

How Can I Get the CDF Training?

NCDA's Career Development Facilitator Training is available in two modes of delivery. Individuals can attend traditional face-to-face classroom trainings or participate in the eLearning mode of delivery. Some instructors conduct a hybrid course utilizing face-to-face instruction with some eLearning instruction. CDF instructors have an extensive background in career counseling or planning and all of the CDF Competencies. In addition, they have worked, taught, or trained in a variety of settings. Please visit the Training Calendar for a list of CDF classes.  If you are considering being an eLearning student, take this brief self-assessment.