Workshops and Training

Continuing your education in order to grow personally and professionally is essential to success in work and life. Gina Watts provides a variety of workshops and training to support you in your growth journey. 

 
 
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Career Development Facilitator Training 

Career Development Facilitator Certification is an internationally recognized career development certificate for career counselors, professionals providing career services, and educators. As a Career Development Facilitator Instructor, Mrs. Watts provides this course virtually using an online interface and scheduled individual and team phone calls over a 12-week period.  Since 2006, Mrs. Watts has served as a Global Career Development Facilitator working with organizations such as Goodwill Industries of Pittsburgh, PA CareerLink, Pennsylvania State University, John Maxwell Team, and Vineyard Columbus. In 2013, she became a Career Development Facilitator Instructor so that she could work with fellow career development professionals to identify, learn and use best practices and resources to better and best serve job seekers and learners. 

REGISTRATION

  • Early Bird Registration OPENS January 15 and ENDS February 10
  • $950 per participant; Register 5 team members to receive discount of $50 off per participant (payment must be made in full upon registration)
  • General Registration OPENS February 11 and February 27
  • $1150 per participant; Register 5 team members to receive discount of $50 off per participant (payment plan is available)
  • In order to receive text books and course materials in a timely manner, all students must be registered no later than one week prior to class start date. 

MATERIALS

  • NCDA Career Development Facilitator textbook (valued at $100)
  • Additional career and leadership development core learning books (valued at $75)
  • 120 hours of training that includes virtual and webinar training sessions, individual and team phone calls, and three peer/team activities 

COURSE SCHEDULE

  • Course Begins March 6
  • Course Ends June 2
  • Detailed course schedule will be posted on the Course Website and emailed to registered participants

course content

Participants receive instruction and complete training in 12 career development competencies:

  • Helping Skills
  • Labor Market Information and Resources
  • Assessment
  • Working with Diverse Populations
  • Ethical and Legal Issues
  • Career Development Models
  • Employability Skills
  • Training Clients and Peers
  • Program Management and Implementation 
  • Promotion and Public Relations
  • Technology
  • Consultation

*The course content listing does not reflect the order of teaching for this course. 

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summer CDF Course for Educators

The Summer CDF Course for Educators is an accelerated version of the traditional CDF course offered by Gina Watts. In this course, participants complete the same requirements as outlined in the CDF course within a 9-week period. While the summer session is created with great detail specifically for educators, enrollment is open to career development professionals. This course is offered annually. 

REGISTRATION

  • Early Bird Registration OPENS May 1 and ENDS May 15
  • $950 per participant; Register 5 team members to receive discount of $50 off per participant
  • General Registration OPENS May 16 and ENDS June 1
  • $1150 per participant; Register 5 team members to receive discount of $50 off per participant (payment plan is available)

materials

  • NCDA Career Development Facilitator textbook (valued at $100)
  • Additional career and leadership development core learning books (valued at $75)
  • 120 hours of training that includes virtual and webinar training sessions, individual and team phone calls, and three peer/team activities 

COURSE SCHEDULE

  • Course Begins June 5
  • Course Ends August 15
  • Detailed course schedule will be posted on the Course Website and emailed to registered participants
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personalized workshops and training for You/your team

In 2012, Mrs. Watts became a certified coach, trainer, and speaker with the John Maxwell Team. Through personalized workshops, seminars, keynote speaking, and coaching, Gina assists individuals and teams study and apply John’s proven leadership methods. Working together, she moves you and/or your team or organization in the desired direction to reach your goals.

Gina is fully committed to adding value to the lives of others and help them reach their full potential. Using the John Maxwell Team resources in customized coaching programs, teachings, and speaking engagements allows Mrs. Watts to provide individuals and teams with essential tools that they need to live their dreams.

Mrs. Watts has annually worked with the top gas and oil company in North America;  served as a keynote speaker and trainer for universities throughout the U.S.; led intimate training for small community organizations;  facilitated 3 hour and full-day in-service training for 300 k-12 teachers; and co-created and then facilitated multi-day training and leadership development programs for large non-profits. Whether your organization has a multi-billion dollar budget or a new business just getting off the ground, Gina has the tools and resources to help you and your team succeed! 

Contact Gina today to schedule the first step on your journey to becoming an even better leader.