Workforce and Career Development Certification

Description

WHY ATTEND?

WHO CAN BE a WCDC? 

• Employment & Training professionals
• Career Coaches, Counselors, Navigators, and related professionals
• Local Workforce Development Board staff 
• PA CareerLink(R) provider staff 
• Attendees include tenured executives and entry-level staff 
• Individuals interested in obtaining the GCDF, CWDP, and/or CCSP credentials

EMBED IN THE WORKPLACE

WCDC training is built upon the National Career Development Association’s (NCDA) Facilitating Career Development (FCD) curriculum and three nationally accredited, industry-recognized certifications. The certifications include:

• the Certified Career Services Provider Certification (CCSP), 
• the Global Career Development Facilitator Certification (GCDF), and 
• the Certified Workforce Development Professional Certification (CWDP).

Credential Granting Organizations 

• National Career Development Association (NCDA) 
• Center for Continuing Education (CCE)
• National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP)

The WCDC includes over 20 core competencies that all workforce development professionals should possess to provide their customers with superior service and expertise in the areas of assessment, career planning, business services, working with diverse populations, and ethics. 

The WCDC^® course is 120 training hours in total including instruction and completion of all work associated with course completion. 

Upon successful completion and mastery of the WCDC^® curriculum, including adequate completion of all assignments and demonstration of required participation, students will receive a Certificate of Completion. This certificate confirms that the student has gained the knowledge and core competencies listed above, and may be used to apply for the certifications noted above (CCSP, GCDF, and CWDP).  

LOGISTICS

The WCDC is a hybrid training model with 2-day in person meeting to launch the certification course, followed by weekly virtual meet-ups. Additional support is provided in the form of 1:1 coaching. 

IN PERSON

Tuesday August 13 through Wednesday August 14, 2024 
9:00AM - 3:00PM 

PA CareerLink(R) Suburban Station
1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd. #200
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Some Nearby Hotels within walking distance 

• Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
• The Logan Philadelphia (Hilton) 
• The Westin Philadelphia 
• Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown

VIRTUAL

Weekly virtual webinars every Thursday from 11am-12pm EST
starting August 22 through October 31st 

REGISTRATION

PWDA Member - $1,650

Non-Member - $1,725

Registration is Limited to 35 attendees

Registration Closes 6pm on Wednesday August 7th

Registration & Cancellation Policies: Payment by invoice is acceptable through July 31, 2024.If you elect to make payment by check, all check payments must be received in the PWDA office no later than 7 days prior to the training event start date. Cancellation requests can be submitted to PWDA (info@pawork.org). A $75 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. Registration fees are non-refundable for cancellations made 30 days or less prior to the training start date. No-shows will be billed. TAD Grants reserves the right to transfer registration fees on an individual basis, with appropriate notice, and when training space is available.