1. Applying for Your CWDP: Tips and Strategies
(Kim).

2. Why the CWDP?
Independent evaluation of professional competencies and experience
National recognition and legitimacy of workforce development professionals
Endorsed by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals
Workforce Development is vast.
Workforce development professionals work in a variety of settings including community colleges, community-based organizations, career centers, job corps centers, staffing agencies, the military, the private sector, and juvenile justice and corrections environments.
serve job seekers and employers.
provide academic and skills training, career assistance to help job seekers identify and secure employment
serve local employers by matching skilled applicants with the human capital needs of the employer, provide outplacement services during layoffs, and facilitate onsite training.
CWDP
A nationally-recognized and portable credential
increasingly important because it allows employers, business partners, and jobseekers to confidently place their trust in the skills of the credential holder
79 percent -- of those making hiring, promotion, salary, or bonus decisions indicated that when making such decisions, they place a value on the skills of individuals who have earned the CWDP
Allows business partners to quickly identify skilled workforce development professionals

3. What is Being Evaluated?
Code of Professional Ethics
References
Professional Affiliation
Minimum experience requirements
Competency in 9 areas
Code of Professional Ethics
Applicants’ commitment to strong ethical standards and practices
References
Verify applicant employment and engagement in workforce development professional activities for a minimum of 30 hours per week during a specific time period
Professional Affiliation
Applicant’s must demonstrate a commitment to skill building my holding active membership in a professional association
Minimum experience/requirements

4. Minimum Experience Requirements
Education
Graduate Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Associate’s Degree
High School or GED
Experience
12 months full time experience
24 months full time experience
48 months full time experience
72 months full time experience
(Beverly)

5. CWDP Competencies Business and Economic Development Intelligence
Career Development Principles
Collaboration and Problem Solving
Customer Service Methodology
Diversity in Workforce Development
Labor Market Information and Intelligence
Principles of Communication
Program Implementation Principles and Strategies
Workforce Development Structure, Policies, and Programs
(Beverly)

6. Describing Competencies
Two Options:
Complete Competency Rating Form
2. NAWDP grants partial reciprocity for individuals who have successfully completed one of the following programs:
University of California San Diego Extension’s Specialized Certificate Program in Career Advising
Dynamic Works Institute  Foundations of Workforce Development Professional Certification 
TAD Grants Workforce & Career Development Certification Training
(Kim)
HELPFUL HINT

7. Competency Rating Form
Rank Expertise on 1-4 scale
Include how/where you obtained the competency
DO NOT simply state how you use the competency or attempt to redefine it.
Be sure to address all aspects of the definition
(Charlotte)

8. Enough of the theory….Let’s try an example
(Charlotte)

9. LABOR MARKET INFORMATION AND INTELLIGENCE
Accesses, analyzes, and uses local, state, and national electronic and non- electronic labor market information delivery systems and databases.
Identifies the kinds of information individuals need, including assessment, in order to make realistic career decisions, and where that information can be found.
Provides updated labor market information to employers, job seekers, and staff to develop opportunities.
Understands basic computer technology used in workforce development.
Understands the types of labor market information available and the uses of such information.
(Charlotte)

10. Labor Market Information and Intelligence
Option 2
Successfully completed the GCDF Course, which included the following module: Labor Market Information and Resources
Read monthly BLS reports on employment trends
Review monthly reports by the Council of LaRaza regarding the specific employment trends for Latinos
Attended and participated in DoL’s CareerOneStop Consortium meetings where delivery models and usability issues were discussed and debated.
Attended LMI 101 training with Reginna Ford.
Attended Translating LMI into Service Delivery: An E- Learning Training Series, Tony Dias, USDOL
Reviewed Department of Labor’s Guide to State and Local Workforce Data
Option 1
I talk about jobs all of the time and help my customers obtain meaningful employment on a regular basis.
I received the career agent of the month award for providing great service to my job seekers.
(Charlotte)

11. The Review Process Application Submitted References received
Application reviewed by Committee members
Full Committee Vote
Notification of Applicants – about 10 weeks in writing
(Charlotte)

12. The Recertification Process
Once granted, the CWDP is valid for 3 years
CWDP Recertification requires:
Maintaining professional affiliation
Re-attesting to Code of Ethics
Documenting at least 60 hours of professional development across the competencies
(Kim)

13. Fees CWDP Initial Fee: Recertification Fee: Endorsements: $75 Member
$170 to become a member and apply for certification
$175 non member
Recertification Fee:
$50 CWDP-NAWDP Member
$65 CWDP-non NAWDP Member
$25 CWDP Late fee (if re-certification application is more than 30 days past expiration)
Endorsements:
$25 Per Endorsement
(Kim)

14. Contact Information
Melissa Robbins, CEO
David Barch
Director of Membership & Certification
(Kim)