2015 - 2016 GCDF Training Class Information and Registration Form
Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)
2015- 2016 Certification Training
Lexington, Kentucky
September 11, 2015 through April 22, 2016
Official Training Registration Packet (released on 6/10/15)
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PART ONE: THE BENEFIT OF CAREER SPAN’S GCDF TRAINING COURSE
Today’s 21st century world of work is a turbulent yet exciting place to navigate through mazes of
career choices, emerging trends and challenging job search methods. Finding satisfying work and
obtaining employment for today’s job seeker is a daunting task. The Global Career Development
Facilitator (GCDF) credential ensures the career advisor has attained a standard of excellence and
professionalism. The knowledge, tools and techniques learned help the GCDF career professional
assist students and adults in the facilitation and discovery of successful career decision-making
strategies and effective job search methodologies.
Training benefits for a career professional include:
A nationally recognized career credential (over 17,000 worldwide)
A marketable certification
Hands-on opportunities to learn and practice career advising techniques
Class instructions by private practice career counselor
Effective job search tools to help your client find employment
Effective processes to help a person choose or consider career options
A strong base of core competencies that will help people you serve experience successful
outcomes
 A diverse group of colleagues will join you in obtaining the credential building a network of
career professionals representing business, education and workforce development.
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TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS IMPORTANT CREDENTIAL FOR THE 21ST CENTURY WORKPLACE, CLICK HERE:
http://www.ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/facilitator_overview
Our nationally approved training curriculum
Career Span, Inc. has trained over 100 career professionals representing education and workforce
development. Our training is based upon the nationally approved GCDF curriculum, Intersection: Where
Career Theory, Models and Resources Converge (2015). This curriculum is co-authored and developed
by Career Span’s certified instructors, Carla Hunter and Caroline Francis. The twelve core competencies
of the GCDF credential are studied and interwoven into eleven face-to-face training modules lasting eight
hours each class day from 9am to 5pm. The teaching modality includes the application of theoretical
principles and models that have been successfully implemented in our private practice with clients and
shared in classroom instruction. There are 88 hours of face-to-face class instruction with a minimum of
32 hours of outside homework required. Combined instruction and homework must total 120 hours to
complete the training as mandated by the Center for Credentialing and Education. This is a rigorous
training.
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Location and time
The training will take place in Lexington, Ky. Location to be determined based on class size by September
4th.
Each training day starts at 9:00am and ends at 5:00pm on designated dates listed below.
We take small breaks often and have a working group lunch. All class members are responsible for their
lunch and snacks.
The 2015 -2016 training dates:
Training #1 – September 11 “Introduction to Becoming a GCDF Helper”
Training #2 – September 25 “Helping Relationships”
Training #3 – October 16 “Ethics and Legal Issues”
Training #4 – October 30 “Career Theory and Models”
Training #5 – November 13 “Employability Skills”
Training #6 – December 4 “Diverse Populations”
Training #7 – January 22 “Labor Market Information and Resources”
Training #8 – February 19 “Career Assessments and Technology”
Training #9 – March 18 “Job Seeking Strategies”
Training #10 – April 1 “Program Implementation, Consultation, Promotion and Public Relations”
Training #11 – April 22 “ Training Clients and Peers”
Training logistics and class format
Each training day begins at 9:00am and ends at 5:00pm. Dress is casual. We have many activities and
discussions during the training. Students are encouraged to bring snacks, drinks and comfortable attire.
The location will be handicap accessible. Please let us know if you have any special needs.
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GCDF certification requirements
The Center for Credentialing and Education has specified requirements for each student to earn the GCDF
credential including work experience and education. This training is part of the process of becoming a
certified GCDF professional. Our curriculum meets the standards and is approved for the 120 hours of
core competency training.
To learn additional information you can also visit the Center for Credentialing and Education website
about the GCDF credential:
http://www.cce-global.org/GCDF
Training expectations
As soon as a student enrolls in the class, a welcome letter and information will be sent via e-mail. This
correspondence includes:
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The 2015- 2016 Syllabus (subject to change)
Your homework assignment for the first training
The Getting to Know You information page to complete for your supervisor
Each student is expected to attend all classes. There will be no make-up classes unless inclement weather
occurs.
The 2015-2016 training fee and policies
Career Span’s certified GCDF 2015-2016 training fee includes:
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All class materials, binder and resources
Direct supervision, coaching and feedback from an assigned instructor/supervisor
Two graduation banquet tickets for you and one guest
(Tentative dinner date is April 22nd in Lexington)
Note: The tuition fee does NOT include lunch expenses on training days.
Career Span, Inc. offers an Early Bird full registration fee of $2500.00 if post-marked and paid on or
before August 14, 2015.
The regular full registration payment postmarked after August 14, 2015 is $3000.00.
A tuition payment may be refunded minus a $100 processing fee before August 14, 2015.
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You can submit a non-refundable deposit of $100 to reserve your seat at anytime if space is available.
This deposit guarantees your seat until tuition is paid in full on or before September 4, 2015.
Please note: ALL GCDF tuition payments are non-refundable after September 4, 2015. Another
professional may be substituted in a student’s place if registered by September 24, 2015.
After September 24, 2015 the training class will be closed to new or additional students.
Your full tuition payment must be received on or before September 4, 2015.
Your student registration form (pages 6 and 7) must be completed and mailed with deposit to ensure
your reserved seat or full payment to Career Span, Inc. by September 4, 2015.
The 2015- 2016 training class capacity will be 21 students.
Career Span, Inc. will offer another GCDF certification training in the fall of 2016.
Please complete pages 6 and 7 to officially enroll in the training class. Mail to Career Span, Inc.
and our staff will confirm receipt of your registration. If you have any questions, please call our
office at 859-608-9756 or email careerspan@gmail.com
Business office address: 4916 Waynes Blvd. Lexington, MY 40513
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PART TWO: STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM
Please complete pages 6-7 and mail to: Career Span, Inc.
4916 Waynes Blvd. Lexington, KY 40513
Name:
Home mailing address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Cell phone number:
Can you receive texts? Yes No
Email address:
LinkedIn profile address:
Current employer:
Work address:
Job title:
Brief description of your career development experience:
List educational background, degrees completed or currently pursuing:
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Payment fee options
1. By check made out to Career Span, Inc. for total amount based on early bird rate if
paid by August 14, 2015 or regular rate beginning August 15, 2015.
2. Via PayPal (we send an invoice on day of your submission to class in the amount
due at time of your request). Please email careerspan@gmail.com for PayPal invoice.
3. Via Square credit card services. To use the square method of payment, the
transaction will be made over the phone to protect your private information. Please
indicate the phone number for Career Span, Inc. to call.
Student Signature and Agreement
I understand and agree to Career Span, Inc. training policies and payments.
I choose payment option #__________.
I also acknowledge my tuition payment (minus a $100 processing fee) will be refunded
until the end of the business day on September 4, 2015 at 5:00pm EST.
I understand another professional may be substituted in my place by September 24, 2015
and that no refunds of tuition will be given.
Student signature
Date
Please send the completed student information form with $100 non-refundable
deposit to:
Career Span, Inc.
4916 Waynes Blvd. Lexington, KY 40513
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