get some training right heeere!

From: Bill Freed
[mailto:billfreed@freedlance.com]
Sent: Fri 10-Sep-04 5:27 PM To: cdf@freedlance.com Cc: swilson@freedlance.com; fdefreitas@freedlance.com
Subject: Certification Training for Career & Workforce Development Program Staff Starts 10/04 at Duquesne University

There is a growing number of professionals within Southwestern PA who have enhanced their skills as workforce development professionals by becoming part of an emerging certification credential and graduate network.

Acquiring this credential involves120 hours of training (in class 2 days per month for 6 months plus field work), which upon completion, positions the individual to be certified by the Center for Credentialing and Education, Inc. as a Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF).
In addition, graduates also obtain instruction and experience needed to become Certified Workforce Development Professionals through NAWDP, and the training addresses the USDOL one-stop staff standards and other competency sets such as those promoted ICESA, NECA, etc.

Those who work in the field of career and workforce development are part of a new and emerging profession. The www.WDPN.net Enhanced GCDF credential is growing in its recognition and acceptance. Those who complete the training and acquire certification are recognized as having met or exceeded established standards, including achievement of established competencies, adherence to a Code of Ethics, and the attainment of minimum education and experience requirements.

A new class is gearing up to start in October (and meets on the 14th and 15th at 101 Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University), and classes will also commence again in January 2005. Those who work in a variety of career development settings qualify to pursue this certification.

If you are a trainer, work in a career resource center, work with ex-inmates, provide job coaching services, provide case management services, work in job placement, work in human resources, or are in any position that provides occupational and labor market information to individuals, you should consider how this training and credential might be of benefit to you, your program, your agency, and the customers you serve.

If this sounds interesting to you, and you would like more information, please visit www.wdpn.net and check out more information on the CDF program (you can download schedules, applications, and scholarship forms), contact WDPN via Shelly Wilson toll fee at 1-877-wdpn.net (1-877-937-6638) ext 25, or ask for more information via a reply Email and we will get in touch and discuss the course with interested applicants even further.

Best regards,

Bill Freed, WDPN Enhanced CDFI Master Level Trainer, CWDP and WIA Certified Peer Trainer
FREEdLANCE Group for Career & Workforce Innovation
The School House Offices, Suite 213
1100 Washington Avenue
Carnegie, PA 15106
Phone: 412-429-7650 ext 27
Fax: 412-429-7651
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