Beyond Career Development Certification:

Preparing to Survive Transformation

John Coward, MASteven Atkinson, MBA

Training Day January 13, 2010

Challenges for the Career Development Sector in BC

Preparing Career Development Practitioners for transformation to a new "Made in BC" service delivery system under the devolved LMDA in 2010-2011

Will CCDP Certification be sufficient or will Career Practitioners need certified specialties?

Find specialist certifications for each staff position in a "one-stop shop" Employment Resource CentreHow can Career Practitioners complete CCDP and specialty certifications simultaneously?

Workshop Objectives

1. Examine the human resources implications presented by Transformation

2. Determine whether "Career Development Certification" is sufficient preparation for Transformation

3. Identify potential Career Development "Specializations" that might be required in the new "Made in BC" Service Delivery Model

4. Identify "Specialty" Training options available for Career Development Practitioners beyond Certification

5. Explore how individual Career Practitioners can establish training plans to prepare for transformation while continuing to work

Human Resource Implications Presented by TransformationThe "Golden Age" of Career Development in BC

Devolved LMDAAmalgamation of CMA and ENET into BC CDACCDP Certification moving ahead rapidlyUnprecedented increase in numbers of Career Development Practitioners being hired (RED Initiative)Public and Private educational institutions expanding training for Career Development Practitioners across province (North Island, New Caledonia, Douglas (lvl 1 & 2) and Vancouver Island University and Concordia)MAELMD investigating certification and specialty training for LMI program staff

Why are we in the "Golden Age"?

Devolved LMDA with transfer of $280 millionRecession with downturn in economy$52 million in enhancements for BC over each of the next 2 yearsLeadership in sector recognized the need for a more consolidated professional development association for Career PractitionersEducational institutions (public and private) respond to labour market demand for training across the province with flexible programming models (FT, PT, Online, Weekend, After-hours)

What's Ahead Under Transformation

The $52 million yearly enhancement for BC will end in April 2011Province will be looking for savings to deal with ballooning deficitA new 'leaner' more integrated "One Stop Shop" service delivery model for BC bring together EI and IA employment programming

Drivers Behind Transformation to a "Made in BC" Model

Elimination of duplication of servicesOrganizational and contracting efficienciesReduction of contracting costs (etc.. fewer Program Officers, elimination of 14% organizational infrastructure costs)More of the budget targeted to clientsMore emphasis on the demand side of the economy (employers)Integration into "One Stop-Shop" service sitesFewer contractors (regional contracting model)Merging of EAS and provincial programmingNeed for specialized service delivery cohorts and job developmentStronger program management around performance based contracting and risk management

What are the Implications for Career Practitioners?

Reduction in employment opportunities with the end of the RED initiativeLikely reduction in employment opportunities under the streamlined transformed "Made in BC Model"Certification will be an asset prior to TransformationNeed for 2 or more employment specialties to fit into the new service delivery modelMust choose training to fit within work schedule Need to develop a training plan to designed to complete certification and specialty training before 2011

What are the Implications for Agencies?

Accreditation and organizational standards in place prior to RFP'sNeed to develop a training plan to prepare staff for the HR Requirements of the RFP processNeed to implement a staff training plan simultaneously with meeting current contractual obligationsNeed to commit financial resources to training plan and support staff in certification Need to research cost-effective training options for full range of specialties required in a one-stop shop model

What are the Implications for Training Institutions?

CDP Programs need to be aligned with CCDP and Canadian Standards and Guidelines requirementsExpand course offerings for Career Development Ethics and Theories Incorporate specialized stand alone certifications (Assessments, Facilitation, Career Counselling, Information and Resource Management, Work Development, Community Capacity Building)Develop specialized cohort specific certified courses (immigrants, youth, women, aboriginal, persons with disabilities, multi-barriered, and older workers) Develop and implement certified management and leadership training courses specifically designed for the Career Development SectorDevelop more flexible training options (FT, PT, Distance, Evenings, Weekends, utilizing blended learning methodologies

Professional Development Plan for TransformationGOALS:1. Be certified (or working towards) as a Certified Career Development

Practitioner designation (BC CCDP) (Global Career Development Practitioner)

2. Match training to job functions, job requirements and job descriptions3. Use training to meet accreditation and certification standards

CARF or COAPrivate Career Training Institutes Agency (of BC)Forum of Labour Market Ministers Service Delivery StandardsBC Certified Career Development Practitioner

4. Establish at least 2 or more specialties beyond basic CDP Certification (cohort and function specific)

Career Development Certification

Employers will recruit Career Practitioners with certificates and/or diplomas from public and private training institutions

Ensure employers should support non-certified staff through grandfathering clause of BC Career Development Associations CCDP.

Requirements: 5 years experienceCDP Theories Course (20 hrs)CDP Ethics (10 hrs)

Align Training Plans to Meet the Range of Job Functions within "One-Stop Shop"

Needs AssessmentCase Management Assessments (MBTI, etc.)Individual and Group Facilitation Career CounsellingInformation and Resource ManagementWork DevelopmentCommunity Capacity BuildingAdditional Specializations

Cohort Specific (Immigrant, Youth, Disabilities, Aboriginal, Women, Older Workers)Management and Leadership Training

Specialty Training Options

AssessmentMBTI (FF)Strong Interest Inventory (FF/O)Personality Dimensions (FF/O)Employment Readiness Scale (W)Bridges: Choices Career Development Planner (W)TypeFocus (W)Life Strategies: Administering and Interpreting Career Assessments (O)Douglas College: TOWES

Individual and Group Facilitation

Douglas College: Job Club Leadership Training (FF)BC Provincial Instructors Diploma (FF)Life Strategies:

Employment Facilitation/Work Search Specialist (FF/O)Work Search Essentials (O)Group Facilitation Strategies for Career Practitioners (O)

Rhodes: Life Skills Coaching (FF)

Specialty Training Options

Career CounsellingCareer Pro Canada: Certified Career Strategiest (O)Life Strategies:

Administering and Interpreting Career Assessments (O)Career Counselling Skills (O)

Career Cruising (W)Type Focus (W)

Information and Resource Management

Career and Employment Information Specialist (FF/O)National Occupational Classification Tutorial (O)Labour Market Information Workshops (FF/O)CPC: Certified Resume Strategist (O)CPC: Certified Interview Strategist (O)Researching Workplace Trends (O)

Specialty Training Options

Work DevelopmentJob Developer Institute Certification (FF/O)CPC: Certified Interview Strategist (O)CPC: Certified Resume Strategist (O)Life Strategies: Placement and Monitoring (O)

Community Capacity BuildingU of V Master in Community Development (FF/O)Douglas College: Community and Workplace Leadership Certificate (FF)Centre for Non-Profit Management Course (FF)Board of Trade Training Events (FF/O)Life Strategies: Community Capacity Building (O)

Cohort Specific Specialties

U of M Aboriginal Counselling Skills CertificateYWCA: Life Skills Certifiacte Program (Lvl 1 & 2)Certificate in Aboriginal Employment Development (FF)Working in Difficult Situations (FF)Life Strategies:

Women at Work (O)Immigrant ExperienceUnderstanding Diverse Clients

Vancouver Island University: Coaching for Life (FF)Rhodes College: Professional Life Skills Instructors Diploma

Management and Leadership for Employment Services: Topics

Project and Programs DevelopmentProject and Programs ManagementFinancial ManagementRisk Assessment/Management

Output and Outcomes ManagementCommunications Systems ApplicationsProgram MarketingHuman Resources Management and Supervision

Management and Leadership for Employment Services: Training Options

YWCA: Professional Management Courses (O)Skills Path Seminars: Managing Multiple Projects, ObjectivesEffective Time Management Strategies (O)

Life Strategies:Developing Career Programs and Services or Courses (O)Program Management (O)Career Management at Work - Keeping Employees Engaged (O)

Thank You!

Please note: The training listed is not intended to represent an

exhaustive list