Benedict Kelly

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Career counseling is one of only a few growing industries in the current economic downturn. Counselors are needed for outplacement services, resume-building and job skills assessment. The mobility of today’s workforce coupled with today’s rate of job turnover make for an increase in demand for human resource skills.

The Workforce Career Coach Facilitator Certificate offered by the Thomas Edison State College in New Jersey provides state-of-the-art training to HR professionals and outplacement counselors. The flexibility of the 120-hour program makes it stand out from others and perfect for those already working full time in the field.

Program Prerequisites

The Workforce Career Coach Facilitator programs requires a combination of formal education and job experience from a high school diploma and four years of related experience to a graduate degree and one year of related experience. Related experience includes work in an HR role or in skills and aptitude training. Those who do not have the required prerequisites must satisfy the requirements within two years of registration.

Learning Options

The Workforce Career Coach Facilitator program is offered in three formats: classroom learning, online, and a combination of the two. The classroom format is perfect for those living near the Thomas Edison campus in New Jersey and those who like the interactivity of a classroom learning environment. The online course works well for those working full-time in the industry who need the flexibility of working on lessons at their own pace on their own schedule. The online course runs 26 weeks using a measure of 5 hours per week on coursework, reading and online interactive discussions. For those who have more time available, the course can be completed in a shorter timeframe. The combination course blends online lessons with classroom instruction and will be offered for the first time in Winter 2009.

Program Curriculum

The Workforce Career Coach Facilitator course covers all of the pertinent subject areas needed by human resource professionals in the field. Workforce Development History and Policy provides a framework for the need for career counselors. Current developments in the career counseling field are covered in the following segments: Labor Market Information and Resources, Diverse Populations, and Ethical and Legal Issues. Skills assessment ability is developed in Assessment, Employability Skills, and Training Peers and Clients. Technology provides training in current career counseling tools. Career Development Models outlines current philosophy and practice surrounding lifelong career development based on age, gender and socio-political background.

Tuition

The tuition for the Workforce Career Coach Facilitator program is $1,500 and includes all reading and resource materials. The cost of the program is a worthwhile investment for those HR professionals who want to ensure that they are on the cutting edge of the profession. Those with up-to-date skills and those who know how to use today’s career assessment tools are on track for success in this growing field.