Southwest Career Development Facilitator Training Center

Global Career Development Facilitator


Fall 2007


Dates: August 20, 2007 - December 17, 2007
Location: Albuquerque, NM (specific site tba)
Instructor: Dr. Betty B. Kelley Certified GCDF Instructor

Program Content:

As instituted by the National Career Development Association (NCDA), this program requires a total of 120 hours, including a minimum of 80 hours of classroom instruction, with the remaining hours comprised of independent field project work, as contracted by participants.

Career Development Competencies are developed in this training:

  • Helping Skills
  • Labor Market Information & Resources
  • Technology & Career Development
  • Working with Diverse Populations
  • Ethical & Legal Issues
  • Employability Skills
  • Training Clients and Peers
  • Career Development Theories & Models
  • Assessment - both formal/informal
  • Consultation and Supervision
  • Promotion and Public Relations
  • Program Management and Implementation

Text: Career Development Facilitator Handbook (included in fees)

Fees: $1200 total, including the $100 non-refundable deposit due with registration.

Participants: Minimum 10, maximum of 20 people who currently provide, or wish to become qualified to provide, career development services such as job developers, career technicians, employment specialists, etc. for a wide variety of clientele.

Requirements for GCDF Certification: (as established by NCDA)

  • Graduate degree plus 1 year Career Development work experience
  • Bachelors degree plus 2 years Career Development work experience
  • Two years of college plus 3 years Career Development work experience
  • High school diploma/GED plus 4 years Career Development work experience

Fall Schedule: 2007

Deadline for registration - August 1, 2007 - See Registration Page

Orientation, Introductions, Reception     August 20, 2007     6 pm - 10 pm
Classroom Instruction (Consecutive Monday Evenings)     August 20, 2007 - December 17, 2007     6 pm - 10 pm

Holidays will be negotiated.