A VIEW OF GLOBAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT and PRACTITIONER TRAINING

The term globalization is now commonplace. It refers to more than economic and political concerns. Globalization can also apply to career development services as they can be provided to the world's population. Many national, regional and international organizations have focused on career development policies and practices. The International Centre for Career Development and Public Policy (ICCD) has facilitated many meetings, research reports and policy statements. Standardization of training is not an easy task. A key component in preparing for training is to access the needs of potential providers. Splete and Hoppin (2000) discuss the lengthy process of formulating a US training curriculum based on a needs survey of practitioner competencies. Completion of this NCDA-CDF training allows one to apply for certification as a Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF). Career development practitioner training across nations will continue as part of globalization, and with proper planning and implementation can benefit clients of those trained career development facilitators.