Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Class

Live Class Schedule – 2022

*Until Covid-19 is under control we will be doing all “live” classes via zoom.

If possible, we will hold live classes at the Comfort Inn, White River Junction, VT. Because some people are likely to be “zooming in” I have designed the classes to be done in four – hour segments over two days.

Note: The online portion of the class begins April 5.

CLASS 1:  Thursday April 15 1-5pm and Friday April 16 8:30-12:30pm

CLASS 2:  Thursday May 12th from 1-5 /Friday May 13  8:30 – 12:30pm

CLASS 3:  Tuesday, June 7th from  1-5 and Wednesday, June 8th from 8:30-12:30 pm
(NOTE: We change to mid-week so people can still have long weekends in the summer)

CLASS 4:   Tuesday, July 12th from  1-5 pm and Wednesday, July 13th from 8:30-12:30 pm

CLASS 5:  Tuesday, August 16th from 1-5 pm and Wednesday, August 17th from 8:30-12:30

Note: The online portion of the class continues 2 weeks after the final “live” class.

**3 graduate or undergraduate credits available for an additional $375**

Location of On-Site Classes

Location for the New Hampshire/Vermont class: (If possible)

• “Live class” – Comfort Inn 802-735-0134  56 Ralph Lehman Dr. White River Junction VT
• Don’t live in New England? Video-conference using zoom from your home or office

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NOTE: If you have at least 10 people who are interested in this certification class, I am willing to bring it to you almost anywhere in New England. Contact me and let’s discuss options.

*Participants are required to attend all five (5) live classes for course completion. Instructors reserve the right to modify the dates as needed.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Course, participants will show proficiency in the 12 FCD Competencies (formerly known as CDF) established by the National Career Development Association:

1. Helping Skills – Be proficient in the basic career facilitating process, including productive interpersonal relationships.
2. Labor Market Information and Resources – Understand labor market and occupational information and trends. Be able to use current resources.
3. Assessment – Comprehend and use (under supervision) both formal and informal career development assessments with emphasis on relating appropriate ones to the population served.
4. Diverse Populations – Recognize special needs of various groups and adapt services to meet their needs.
5. Ethical and Legal Issues – Follow the FCD code of ethics and know current legislative requirements.
6. Career Development Models – Understand career development theories, models, and techniques as they apply to lifelong development, gender, age and ethnic background.
7. Employability Skills – Know job search strategies and placement techniques, especially in working with specific groups.
8. Training Clients and Peers – Prepare and develop materials for training programs and demonstrations.
9. Program Management/Implementation – Understand career development programs and their implementation and work as a liaison in collaborative relationships.
10. Promotion and Public Relations – Market and promote career development programs with staff and supervisors.
11. Technology – Comprehend and use career development computer applications.
12. Consultation – Accept suggestions for performance improvement from consultants and supervisors.

Who The FCD (formerly known as CDF) Training Course Is For

If you are a career practitioner interested in becoming a trained, certified career professional—and you live in the Maine/New England area—this class is for you.

You’ll develop the skills to meet GCDF and CCSP credentialing requirements for jobs in many different sectors. And you’ll be more attractive to prospective employers because they know you have met national standards and have developed a clearly defined scope of practice. To find out more about the GCDF and CCSP certification can help you, visit the NCDA website or read this.

Past participants have come from a variety of work settings, including:

• Department of Labor Career Centers
• Academic Advising (professional staff & faculty)
• Middle & Secondary School Counseling
• Adult Education departments
• High School School-to-Work programs
• College Career Centers

• Workforce Development agencies
• Welfare-to-Work programs
• Military outplacement programs
• Corporate Human Resources departments
• Career Preparation programs
• Anyone who provides career services/information to others…You!

Format

The 120-hour class meets a little over 5 months to prepare you for success in the growing field of career development. This course combines face-to-face training with e-learning to give you the skills you need to work in any type of career development setting.

You’ll spend five (5) days interacting with your instructor and peers in a live classroom setting. The remainder of the class is a combination of engaging online learning, discussions, and fieldwork.

Instructor

Your course instructor, Jim Peacock, believes that face-to-face discussions are critical to a deeper understanding of the FCD competencies. In 2002, Jim Peacock and Cathy Van Dyke developed the first hybrid course approved by the CCE. Since then, Peak-Careers Consulting has delivered the class to more than 200 career professionals.

NCDA-certified instructor, Jim has over 25+ years of success in the career development field and skilled in interactive instruction and e-learning.

To find out more about Jim, view his bio.

Course Materials

The FCD Student Manual (included with course fee).

Technical Requirements

Must have Internet access with the ability to read Microsoft Word documents and Adobe PDF files and ability to view video (primarily YouTube videos).

Payment Options

Payment is due in full one month prior to the first day of class unless other arrangements have been made with the instructor. Save $100 by paying two months in advance using Promo Code: EARLYBIRD.
Contact Jim for other payment plan options.

Refund Policy

All requests for refunds must be received, in writing. E-mail is preferred.

Requests more than 6 weeks before class begins, 100% refund** except credit cards (see below).

• *For Credit Card purchases only. Minus the PayPal fee (~3% fee)

If Peak-Careers cancels the class, a full refund will be granted.

Less than 6 weeks, refund of 50% of total cost of the class.

Once class begins no refunds. Class beginning is defined as the day we begin the online portion of the FCD class.