Thank you so much for your interest in the SF Bay Area Career Development Facilitator Institute. The 2015-2016 cohort will be led by Pathways Consultants from November 2015-April 2016. Please apply by October 19th, 2015. We will contact all applicants by October 26th to inform you of your application status.

Please be advised that there are only 3 openings for students in this cohort and applicants will be accepted on first come first served basis. A wait list will be created for any additional applicants.

First class meeting will be November 19th.

The Career Development Facilitator certification was developed to provide standards, training specifications, and an industry recognized certification for career professionals. This title and certification 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 Development Facilitator 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 Development Facilitator 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.

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

Workshop Dates - the following Thursdays 9am-5pm:
11/19/15
12/3/15
1/7/16
2/18/16
3/3/16
4/14/16
4/28/16

Approximately 8 hours of homework per month, including reading and useful projects you can apply to your job right away.
Program Fees - The fee for the Career Development Facilitator certificate program is $1,800, which includes all course materials including the CDF handbook. Please be advised that program fees will be due in full on November 1st. 

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Who referred you to the program?

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* 3. Required Computer Equipment
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* 4. Required Technical Skills.
Check each skill that you have.

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* 5. Background Information

Work Experience

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* 6. Work Experience

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* 7. Work Experience

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* 8. Education Experience

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* 9. Education Experience

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* 10. Education Experience

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

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

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

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