Thank you so much for your interest in the SF Bay Area Facilitating Career Development Training (formerly called the Career Development Facilitator Institute). The 2017-2018 cohort will be led by Pathways Consultants, NCDA trainers, from November 2017-May 2018. Please apply by 3pm Monday, October 2nd, 2017. We will contact all applicants by October 9.

The First meeting will be NOVEMBER 2, 2017 SO PLEASE HOLD THE DATE FOR NOW.

The Facilitating Career Development Training was developed to provide standards, training specifications, and an industry recognized Career Services Professional (CSP) certification for workforce development professionals. This title and certification (formerly the CDF) is highly recognized and valued among professionals in the workforce development field. This in-depth training is offered via 120 hours of blended learning (a combination of face-to-face class time and projects, assignments, reading, coaching, and more).

A Career Services Professional (CSP) may work in any career development setting or incorporate career development information or skills in their work with students, adults, clients, employees, or the public. This title designates individuals working in a variety of career development settings. A Career Services Professional 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 resources career development coordinator, employment/placement specialist, or workforce development staff person.  For more on the Facilitating Career Development training and CSP certification:  https://www.ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/facilitator_overview

We are pleased you are interested in applying for the Facilitating Career Development Training. Please complete this application so that we can learn more about your skills and background.

Please note that support to participate in this rigorous program must be obtained by your supervisor to ensure you are able to participate in the required 7 full-day trainings.

Workshop Dates - the following Thursdays 9am-5pm in San Francisco/Oakland:
11/2/17
12/7/17
1/11/18
2/1/18
3/1/18
4/12/18
5/10/18

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Supervisor's Contact Information

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* 3. Who referred you to the program?

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* 4. Are you a DCYF grantee?

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* 5. Required Computer Equipment
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* 6. Required Technical Skills.
Check each skill that you have.

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* 7. Background Information

Work Experience

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* 8. Work Experience

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* 9. Work Experience

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* 10. Education Experience

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* 11. Education Experience

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* 12. Education Experience

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* 13. Have you ever worked as a career advisor or had training in career development?

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* 14. Please introduce yourself.  Discuss your current position, previous positions, community engagement, education, certifications/credentials, and your involvement in professional organizations. Also include fun facts and personal details.

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* 15. Tell us a little about your aspirations and how this course relates to them.

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* 16. How will your supervisor honor and support your commitment to attend all 7 cohort sessions?

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* 17. Thank you so much! Let us know if you have any additional comments.

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