After 20 years working in the field of Career Counseling, I decided to apply for my Certified Career Counselor credential through the National Career Development Association (NCDA), and I’m happy to report my application was approved!
In my earlier career, I worked in a federally-funded Workforce employment program, then for many years as a Career and Academic Counselor in community colleges, before opening my own business. I’ve always felt well-qualified in the services I offer my clients, but I wanted to grow professionally and add this certification to my master’s degree.
I was required to submit my graduate transcripts, complete a rigorous “Facilitating Career Development” course online, and respond to four challenging career counseling scenarios. In the FCD course, I learned more in-depth knowledge about career counseling theory, refreshed my counseling skills, and picked up some new tools and strategies to share with clients.
I’m in the process of changing my credentials online, and I will soon be listed on the NCDA site, as well, so I can reach more folks who need my services.
Thanks for celebrating with me!
Kristina Bennett Cheney, MA, CCC