Newark, NJ (1888PressRelease)
March 13, 2007 - Eight staff members for Newark and Essex County workforce agencies completed certification training as Global Career Development Facilitators (GCDF) Instructors. The new GCDF instructors are part of the City of Newark and Essex County's goal to provide specific career development training that prepares job and career advisers with knowledge, skills and practical information to better serve their clients in job/career centers.
The GCDF course, which consists of a minimum 120 hours of study and is designed for individuals who assist others with career development. Upon completion of the training, workforce professionals are eligible for the internationally recognized GCDF certification through the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE). The training is designed for both front-line staff and program administrators in a variety of settings.
In-depth course content includes coverage of:
career planning processes
career and labor market information and resources
basic helping and facilitation skills
career development models and theories
formal and informal assessment approaches in career development
case management and referral skills
exploring diversity and specific population needs
training skills and program promotion
ethical and scope of practice issues
preparation and development of materials for training programs and presentations
program management and implementation
understanding and use of computers in cutting-edge job search and career development applications
WIA and One-Stop Center development and more.
The GCDF curriculum is designed for professionals and paraprofessionals who work in all kinds of settings, said Anna D. Banks, GCDF, and an Adjunct Professor at Essex County College. Today's career-oriented programs require staff with current knowledge and skills in career development and job opportunities. This program allows for workforce staff to attain a competency level in the facilitation of these career development opportunities for our customers through the workforce centers.
Completing the GCDF Instructors program are Mary Alexander, Amanze Okere, Ellen Ugdag-Gningue, and Jeff Welsh, who are Essex County Department of Training & Employment employees. Anna D. Banks, Adjunct Professor & Job Readiness Trainer at Essex County College also completed the course along with Patricia Cobb-Latham, Phyllis Walker, and Rhonda Wise with Newark One-Stop services. All GCDF Instructors are also based in the Newark and Essex County Workforce area. Patricia Cooper, GCDF and President of 1st-Source Solutions served as Program Consultant.
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