NCDA Core Competencies

Core Competencies from NCDA

Helping Skills

facilitating career development while building productive interpersonal relationships

Labor market information and resources

understand labor market and occupational information and trends, be able to use current resources

Assessment

Comprehend and use formal and informal career development assessments with emphasis on relating appropriate ones to the population served

Diverse populations

Recognize special needs of various groups and adapt services to meet their needs

Ethical and legal issues

Follow the NCDA Code of Ethics and know current legislation

Career Development Models

Understand theory, models, and techniques that apply to lifelong development, gender, age, and background

Employability skills

Know job search strategies and placement techniques, especially in working with specific groups

Training clients and peers

Prepare and develop materials for training programs and presentations

Program management/implementation

Understand career development programs and their implementation, and work as a liaison in collaborative relationships

Promotion and Public Relationships

Market and promote career development programs with staff and supervisors

Technology

Comprehend and use career development computer applications

Consultation

Accept suggestions for performance improvement from consultants and supervisors