2024-2025 Alabama School Career Development Advisor Training Application

Thank you for your interest in the Alabama School Career Development Advisor (SCDA) Training Program. Alabama SCDA 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 Alabama School Career Development Advisor (SCDA) Training Program for CTE Administrators, CTE Teachers, Counseling Coordinators, School Counselors, and Career Coaches at no cost.

This Alabama SCDA training course was developed by Horizon Point Consulting, Inc. who are certified instructors for the National Career Development Association (NCDA). NCDA's School Career Development Advisor curriculum is the foundation of our Alabama SCDA program. The SCDA curriculum and training, which typically costs between $800.00—$1500.00 for each participant per person, is internationally recognized and successful completion leads to professional credentials such as Certified School Career Development Advisor (CSCDA). Learn more at the links below:

- NCDA Credentialing
- About NCDA

This course is for individuals who are first-time participants who have not completed School Career Development Advisor (SCDA) 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
2.Mailing Address

We will ship your course materials to this address, so please provide the primary address at which you receive mail.
(Required.)
3.This course is for individuals who are first-time participants who have not previously completed School Career Development Advisor (SCDA) Training. Check "Yes" to indicate that this is your first time participating in SCDA Training.(Required.)
4.What are you currently doing to increase career awareness and exposure with your students?
5.What are you currently doing to increase employability skills for your students?
6.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?
7.Why do you want to attend this training?
8.Participation in the program requires a 6 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.)