How Employers Benefit

The certification gives an employer a way to identify persons who have gained the necessary knowledge and skills to provide career guidance and development services to students and clients.

GCDFs

• Stay up-to-date by completing 75 career development related continuing education hours
• Adhere to a Code of Ethics 
• Help business and communities match workers to jobs
• Give employers confidence that their GCDFs have the knowledge and experience to excel in their jobs
• Help elevate the reputation of the organization

GCDFs have skills in:

• Resume preparation
• Interview skills
• College/University assistance
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Staff recruitment
• Human resources consultation
• Public speaking
• Presentation skills
• Staff development workshops
• Vocational test interpretation