The National Profile is a subset of the full Competency Framework for CDPs and delineates the competencies of a client-facing generalist who delivers service in a range of contexts to a diverse clientele. The Profile can be used by training providers to update and refine offerings, by employers to inform recruitment and the development of learning plans, and by CDPs in their own professional development and growth. Once a national certification program is launched, the National Profile will also underpin the requirements associated with the national Certified Career Development Professional (CCDP) designation. Thank you to all the brilliant CDPs across Canada whose expertise, experience, and voices are imbued in the National Profile. http://ccdp-pcdc.ca/en/

The "Summary of Competencies" word file has the text of pp 9-10 of the 254 page National Competency Profile document.  This information is also presented as an infographic on pp 11-12. Download the National Profile -ccdp-pcdc.ca/en/Competency_Profile_CDP.pdf

​​Some Potentially Useful Resources related to Essential Skills:

1. Guided Pathways  - free Essential Skills training for Career Development Practitioners - Essential Skills resource links
2. Skills Canada Work Ready Youth Program Essential Skills Workbooks - 8 activity-based training workbooks. Also available as app
3. Skillplan BC Measure Up resource workbook - document use for tourism, trucking, and construction.
4. Julie Bell Tutela CLB4 Essential Skills Embedding the Essentials curriculum - analysis of Essential Skills for new workers cross-referenced with Quality, Safety and Workplace Culture. 
5. CCDF Article on Essential Skills

If you have suggestions for more worthwhile Essential Skills resources that might be useful to Career Development Practitioners, please email webmaster.

SKCDA is a Supporting Organization for Cannexus 2022. Members can register at special rate with a 25% discount - see cannexus.ceric.ca/supporting-organizations/
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