Career Development Facilitator Certificate Training
Locations
| CDF Instructor Training |
July 15 - 17, 2010 |
| e-Learning |
September 6, 2010 - February 7, 2011 |
| Troy |
September 8 - December 4, 2010 |
| Livonia |
Winter, 2011 |
| Clinton Township |
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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 at least 120 instructional hours of in-depth training in the areas of career development, provided by a nationally trained and qualified instructor.
National Career Development Association 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. |
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Who Should Enroll?
| Individuals who provide or will provide career services in business and industry, government and non-profit agencies, veteran employment services, K-12 schools, colleges and universities. Job titles include: |
| Career group facilitator |
Occupation and labor market resource specialist |
HR career development staff |
| Intake interviewer |
Employment/placement specialist |
Job search trainer |
| Career coach |
Workforce development staff or manager |
Career resource coordinator |
| Case manager |
Vocational rehabilitation coordinator |
Intake interviewer |
Key Topics
| Career and labor market information |
Career planning processes |
| Basic helping skills and specific population needs |
Career development models |
| Assessment, formal and informal |
Ethics, scope of practice issues |
| Developing and maintaining an effective career center |
Marketing programs and services |
| Working with client realities, developmental needs |
Portfolio and electronic resumes |
| Case management and referral skills |
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Career Benefits
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CDF training is an extensive, 120-hour program
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Enhance your career with new skills and a marketable credential.
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Classroom and Online or eLearning Options
The curriculum is currently delivered in two formats, either classroom plus online content or eLearning.
CDF Macomb, Livonia and Troy combine online and in-class meetings.
eLearning CDF is delivered online with three or four required Saturday sessions on campus. |
Fall 2010 and Winter 2011 Programs
| Troy - September | e-Learning - September | |
Livonia - January |
How to Enroll
| Please see the individual location sites for registration details or contact Professional Development. |
Contact Professional Development
School of Education and Human Services
2200 N. Squirrel Road, 370 Pawley Hall
Rochester, MI 48309-4494
(248) 370-3033 phone, (248) 370-3137 fax
E-mail: Professional Development or
Online information request form |
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