Thank you for your interest in the Facilitating Alabama Career Development (FACD) Training Program. FACD is a customized professional development program designed and delivered by Horizon Point Consulting, Inc. for K-12 career services providers serving Alabama schools.

As a component of Alabama’s state plan for implementing the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V), the Office of Career and Technical Education/Workforce Development and the Instructional Services Section are pleased to offer the Facilitating Alabama Career Development (FACD) Training Program for Administrators, CTE Administrators, CTE Teachers, Curriculum Directors, Counseling Coordinators, School Counselors, and Career Coaches at no cost.

This signature FACD training course was developed by Horizon Point Consulting, Inc. who are certified instructors for the National Career Development Association (NCDA). NCDA's Facilitating Career Development curriculum is the foundation of our FACD program. The FACD curriculum and training, which typically costs between $1000.00—$2500.00 for each participant per person, is internationally recognized and successful completion leads to professional credentials such as Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP), Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF), and others. Learn more at the links below:

- NCDA Credentialing
- GCDF Credential
- About NCDA

This course is for individuals who are first-time participants who have not completed Facilitating Career Development training.

Acceptance in this program is by competitive application. Participation in the program requires a 6-8 week commitment to a combination of live, virtual Instructor-Led Sessions and self-paced eLearning. Failure to participate fully will result in an "Incomplete" status.

Questions? Please contact the Horizon Point team at info@horizonpointconsulting.com.

1.General Information

First Name

Last Name

Title/Position:

School(s) you serve:

Grade(s) you serve:

Length of service in education:

Length of service in your current role:

Email Address:

Work Phone:

Cell Phone:

*2.Mailing Address

We will ship your course materials to this address, so please provide the primary address at which you receive mail.(Required.)

Street Address 1

Street Address 2

City/Town

State

ZIP Code

3.This program includes a physical copy of the course manual that is yours to keep. We are exploring a digital option for future courses and request your input. If a digital manual was available, which option would you prefer?

I prefer a physical copy I can keep forever. I do not prefer a digital copy. 

I prefer a digital copy that I can download. I do not prefer a physical copy.

4.This course is for individuals who are first-time participants who have not previously completed Facilitating Career Development training. Have you previously completed Facilitating Career Development training? (formerly known as Career Development Facilitator training)

Yes

No

5.What are you currently doing to increase career awareness and exposure with your students?

6.What are you currently doing to increase employability skills for your students?

7.What are you currently doing to increase student outcomes (graduation rate, dual enrollment, AP/IB completion, etc.) towards positive college and career results for your students?

8.Why do you want to attend this training?

*9.Participation in the program requires a 6-8 week commitment to a combination of live, virtual Instructor-Led Sessions and self-paced eLearning. Failure to participate fully will result in an "Incomplete" status. Check the box to verify that you understand and agree to this commitment.(Required.)

Yes