May 16 - June 27, 2025

6 Week Online Course

Audience: Higher Education, Counselors, Educators

Registration Fee: $1500, Student Manual included and College Credit not included.

Ronda Isaacs - bio and contact for registration information

Ronda Isaacs - bio and contact for registration information

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Ms Ronda Isaacs - Assistant Director of Student Success & Advising

Ronda Isaacs has always enjoyed helping others discover their why! She enjoys helping people explore their natural talents and incorporating them into a career as that results in a fulfillment money can't buy. With a bachelor's in counseling services for the Deaf and a master's in vocational rehabilitation counseling, she has had a focus on Career Development for her entire career. She has worked in Higher Ed since 2008 and insists that working with students keeps her young. She enjoys Hallmark movies and True Crime, spending time with her family/friends and is a dog-mom to two adorable Shih Tzu's.

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Condoa Parrent - bio and contact for registration information

Condoa Parrent - bio and contact for registration information

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Condoa Parrent - Director of Student Success and Advising

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May 19 - July 14, 2025

8 Week Online Course, UAE

Audience: Counselors, Higher Education, Educators

Registration Fee: $100, Student Manual not included and College Credit not included.

Farkad Mahli - bio & contact for Registration

Farkad Mahli - bio & contact for Registration

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Farkad Mahli - Career Advisor

Farkad Mahli, GCDF, JCTC, CDCS, CEIP, CCSP, NCDA FCD Master Trainer,
Farkad Mahli is a Career Development Specialist and founder of Step Ahead Global, a career development and training firm based in the UAE. With 18 years of diverse experience across the private, nonprofit, government, and educational sectors. Farkad earned a Master’s in International Relations from the University of Nottingham (UK) and is currently pursuing a PhD in Management. Fluent in Arabic and English, she has held leadership roles in higher education, including serving as a Career Specialist at Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)—the largest university system in the UAE, serving over 16,000 students. As part of her work with Silatech (Qatar), she led initiatives focused on empowering youth through employability programs and career coaching. She has contributed to the NCDA-HRDF and King Saud University Project (KSA), further enriching her experience across the GCC region. Farkad has collaborated with prominent nonprofit organizations such as INJAZ UAE (part of Junior Achievement Worldwide), UNDP, Al Ghurair Foundation, and SANAD. She has also partnered with government agencies including RTA, DEWA, KHDA, ADEK, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Youth to enhance career services across sectors. Fluent in both Arabic and English, based in the UAE and Saudi Arabia and work extensively across the MENA region.

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May 19 - August 19, 2025

12 Week Online Course

Audience: Workforce Development, Educators, International Students

Registration Fee: $1350, Student Manual not included/College Credit not included. A robust elearning system with additional resources and study materials for case study/multiple choice assessment.

Constance Pritchard - bio & contact for Registration

Constance Pritchard - bio & contact for Registration

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Constance J. Pritchard - Owner

http://pritchardgroup.com constancejpritchard@outlook.com http://drconstancejpritchard
Dr. Pritchard has worked with healthcare, education, manufacturing, law enforcement, banking, and government, presenting seminars and workshops on coaching, career development, workforce development, and business topics. Dr. Pritchard has delivered career training internationally (Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Peru, Micro Asia, China, Russia, Uganda, Israel, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Japan) and nearly every state in the US. Previously, she directed a university career center. Dr. Pritchard is currently chair of NCDA's Master Trainer Workshop Committee, NCDA's Credentialing Commission and the Commission's International Taskforce. The Credentialing Commission has developed and launched 5 new credentials in 2017. She is Previously, she was the Contributing Editor for NCDA's Career Developments magazine and served for 6 years on NCDA's Facilitating Career Development (CSP) Advisory Council. Recently, she authored the chapter on career assessment in business for the 7th edition of NCDA's Guide to Career Assessment. Dr. Pritchard's NCDA Facilitating Career Development training is focused on each learner and the learner's needs. Her online course includes extra resources for every topic and additional topics for learner use. The site contains 100s of additional resources, and all are available for a client's use, both during and after completing the course. Individuals set their own timeline for completion thus providing flexibility for each learner. Credit cards and checks are accepted for payment. Courses are customized for organizations and learners. Current Leadership Roles Chair, NCDA Credentialing Committee NCDA Master Trainer, Instructor, Fellow Treasurer, Middle Atlantic Career Counseling Association Committee Chair, Asia Pacific Career Development Association.

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May 19 - August 3, 2025

10 Week Online Course

Audience: Higher Education, Counselors, Workforce Development

Registration Fee: $1290; Student Manual not included, College credit available for $435.

Mark Danaher - bio and contact for registration information

Mark Danaher - bio and contact for registration information

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Mark Danaher - Career Coach

http://www.markdanaher.com mark@markdanaher.com
Mark Danaher is a Pioneering Force in School Career Development. With over 30 years of experience as a School Career Development Advisor (SCDA), Mark Danaher has established himself as a leader in the field. As a Master Trainer for the National Career Development Association's (NCDA) SCDA program, Mark has played a crucial role in shaping the curriculum and elevating the standards of career development education. Mark has held various positions throughout his career, including Career &

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May 21 - August 27, 2025

3 Month Online Course

Audience: Higher Education, General, Private Practitioners

Registration Fee: $1375, Student Manual included and College Credit not included. Extra book, 13 assessments, resume, LInkedIn, PPTs, Videos/Podcasts, LMC, Zoom meetings

Meg Gerry - bio & contact for Registration

Meg Gerry - bio & contact for Registration

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Meg Gerry - FCD Training Instructor | Master Trainer | Career Coach

https://academicandcareeradvisingservices.com/ meg@academicandcareeradvisingservices.com
REGISTER for FCD Training with Meg Here: https://form.jotform.com/201784495841060 READ OVER 90 REVIEWS of Meg's FCD Training Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-gerry-academic-career-advising/ BIO: Meg is a MASTER TRAINER. Meg offers a wealth of experience from a successful private practice, to working in career services in higher ed, to a history of working in H.R. Meg co-hosted a  podcast called “All Things College & Career” which won an award for top Career Podcast in 2021. Meg is a member of the Adjunct Faculty at the University of Maryland where she instructs courses in Career Planning Management and Program and Career Exploration. Meg was also an adjunct faculty member at the University of New England and where she instructed a course in Citizenship.  Meg is also a keynote speaker and has been featured on highly ranked podcasts such as Mac Prichard’s Find Your Dream Job where she spoke on “Narrowing Your Career Choices” or clarifying career goals. Meg has trained hundreds in higher ed across the U.S. and beyond that work in career services and in academic advising. Prior to entering career services, Meg worked in health care management/ H.R.Meg welcomes the opportunity to work with anyone interested in becoming an exceptional career services provider, expanding their knowledge of career development, successful job seeking strategies, and career services,including higher ed, private practice, counselors, work force development, business, etc.

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May 27 - September 12, 2025

15 Week Online Course

Audience: Higher Education, Workforce Development, Counselors

Registration Fee: $1450, Student Manual not included/College Credit not included.

Judy Ettinger - bio & contact for Registration

Judy Ettinger - bio & contact for Registration

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Judith Ettinger - Project Director

jmetting@wisc.edu
Judy has been teaching the FCD class through the Counseling Psychology Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for 30 years. She received her Master's and Ph.D. in Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has been an active member of NCDA for decades. She was the author of three chapters in the FCD Curriculum.

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June 1 - September 1, 2025

12 Week Online Course

Audience: Workforce Development, Educators, International Students

Registration Fee: $1350, Student Manual not included/College Credit not included. A robust elearning system with additional resources and study materials for case study/multiple choice assessment.

Constance Pritchard - bio & contact for Registration

Constance Pritchard - bio & contact for Registration

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Constance J. Pritchard - Owner

http://pritchardgroup.com constancejpritchard@outlook.com http://drconstancejpritchard
Dr. Pritchard has worked with healthcare, education, manufacturing, law enforcement, banking, and government, presenting seminars and workshops on coaching, career development, workforce development, and business topics. Dr. Pritchard has delivered career training internationally (Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Peru, Micro Asia, China, Russia, Uganda, Israel, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Japan) and nearly every state in the US. Previously, she directed a university career center. Dr. Pritchard is currently chair of NCDA's Master Trainer Workshop Committee, NCDA's Credentialing Commission and the Commission's International Taskforce. The Credentialing Commission has developed and launched 5 new credentials in 2017. She is Previously, she was the Contributing Editor for NCDA's Career Developments magazine and served for 6 years on NCDA's Facilitating Career Development (CSP) Advisory Council. Recently, she authored the chapter on career assessment in business for the 7th edition of NCDA's Guide to Career Assessment. Dr. Pritchard's NCDA Facilitating Career Development training is focused on each learner and the learner's needs. Her online course includes extra resources for every topic and additional topics for learner use. The site contains 100s of additional resources, and all are available for a client's use, both during and after completing the course. Individuals set their own timeline for completion thus providing flexibility for each learner. Credit cards and checks are accepted for payment. Courses are customized for organizations and learners. Current Leadership Roles Chair, NCDA Credentialing Committee NCDA Master Trainer, Instructor, Fellow Treasurer, Middle Atlantic Career Counseling Association Committee Chair, Asia Pacific Career Development Association.

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June 2 - August 8, 2025

10 Week Online Course

Audience: Higher Education, General, Military/Veterans

Registration Fee: $1350, Student Manual included and College Credit not included. Assessments, PPTs, Videos, Flexible start date

Franceska Jones - bio and contact for registration information

Franceska Jones - bio and contact for registration information

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Mrs Franceska Jones - CEO| Principal Consultant

http://www.thejonesconsultingfirm.com fjones@thejonesconsultingfirm.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/franceskajones/
Dr. Franceska C. Jones is a committed lifelong educator and dynamic business owner who continuously fosters growth and a passion for learning. She holds a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership from Morgan State University and a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Administration from John Carroll University. She earned her B.S. in Business Administration from The Ohio State University.
As the President and Principal Consultant of Jones Consulting Firm LLC, Dr. Jones specializes in enhancing the growth and sustainability of cities by supporting education, nonprofits, and professional training. With over a decade of experience in career development, she has excelled in various roles, including Program Director for TRIO Student Support Services, Career Coordinator for students with disabilities, Career Success Course Instructor at multiple local colleges and universities, and Career and Internship Fair Coordinator for numerous colleges and nonprofit organizations. Dr. Jones is renowned for her expertise in consulting organizations on career development curricula and program design. She is also a published author and researcher, with works focusing on alumni giving behaviors, higher education, first-generation college students, and college readiness and retention programs. Dr. Jones's dedication to career development and her extensive experience make her a sought-after instructor and consultant in the field.

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June 2 - August 18, 2025

11 Week Online Course

Audience: Higher Education, General, Private Practitioners

Registration Fee: $1400 includes Student Manual, does not include college credit. 2 career books, 7 assessments, PPTs, weekly zoom mtg, Video/podcasts, unique forms

Linda Sollars - bio & contact for Registration

Linda Sollars - bio & contact for Registration

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Linda Sollars - MA, CMCS, GCDFi

http://www.creatingpurpose.com creatingpurpose@gmail.com
As President of Creating Purpose, LLC, a career coaching and consulting firm for the past 18 years in Golden, Colorado, Linda provides career development expertise to organizations and individuals, specifically focused on transition, change management, multiple generations in the workforce and Encore Careers. She held senior leadership positions with several Fortune 100 Companies and worked as Training Director for her local Workforce Center before transitioning full-time into her career consulting business 16 years ago. Linda has been a featured career development panelist on CBS, Channel 4 and on ABC, Channel 9, both in Denver, Colorado. Her career development workshops and keynotes extend to government, non-profit and private business regionally and nationally. Linda holds two Master degrees, in Adult Development and Creative Writing, and has been an Affiliate Professor at Regis University in Denver, Colorado. She also carries the Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) Instructor credential and the Certified Master of Career Services (CMCS) credential. She offers online Facilitating Career Development (FCD) courses for private career practitioners, workforce & employment professionals, college advisors and career center staff, Human Resource professionals, recruiting and outplacement professionals, non-profit professionals, and other professionals. She is the recipient of the Rich Feller Award for outstanding career development practitioners in Colorado.

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June 4 - October 31, 2025

16 Week Online Course

Audience: International Students, Higher Education, Counselors

Registration Fee: $1200, Student Manual not included/College Credit not included. Flexible start dates and completion dates can always be arranged. Your unique career goals are discussed.

Malka Edelman - bio & contact for Registration

Malka Edelman - bio & contact for Registration

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Malka P. Edelman

http://www.comprehensivecareerplanning.com malka.edelman@gmail.com
Passionate to help build the professional futures of the next generation of NCDA FCD Instructors and NCDA CCSPs. 35 years in higher education/career services; 12 years of extensive training experience globally: Asia, Africa, Gulf Region, Europe, Central and South America; 23 years of teaching Career Development course in graduate schools to students to preparing to be School Counselors and Mental Health Counselors; 35 years working with students with disabilities.

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June 4 - August 6, 2025

10 Week Online Course

Audience: Private Practitioners, International Students, Higher Education

Registration Fee: $1350 does not include Student Manual, does not include college credit, includes review of LinkedIn profile and newest AI resources

Ellen Weaver Paquette - bio & contact for Registration

Ellen Weaver Paquette - bio & contact for Registration

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Ellen Weaver Paquette - CEO and Principal, Developpe, LLC

http://www.careerconsultingconcepts.com CareersbyEllen@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenweaverpaquette
Ellen Weaver Paquette, NCC, CSSP, NCDA Fellow and FCD Master Trainer has taught career development to graduate students in counseling for 34 years while teaching the FCD credential to those in agencies, government, business and education in the United States and abroad. She has taught in Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Singapore and most recently Saudi Arabia. She has been recognized for her contributions to NCDA in two prestigious awards, has served on the NCDA FCD original Advisory Council and on the NCDA Board of Directors. Ellen is known for her depth of knowledge and practice, her humor, mentoring of students and perspective within the career development field. She holds two advanced degrees in counseling psychology from Rhode Island College and has lengthy experience in higher education administration. Ellen has presented at state, regional, national conferences in the United States and Canada on topics such as career genograms, using supervision in career counseling and social media.

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June 11 - August 13, 2025

10 Week Online Course

Audience: Private Practitioners, International Students, Higher Education

Registration Fee: $1350 does not include Student Manual, does not include college credit, includes review of LinkedIn profile and newest AI resources

Ellen Weaver Paquette - bio & contact for Registration

Ellen Weaver Paquette - bio & contact for Registration

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Ellen Weaver Paquette - CEO and Principal, Developpe, LLC

http://www.careerconsultingconcepts.com CareersbyEllen@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenweaverpaquette
Ellen Weaver Paquette, NCC, CSSP, NCDA Fellow and FCD Master Trainer has taught career development to graduate students in counseling for 34 years while teaching the FCD credential to those in agencies, government, business and education in the United States and abroad. She has taught in Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Singapore and most recently Saudi Arabia. She has been recognized for her contributions to NCDA in two prestigious awards, has served on the NCDA FCD original Advisory Council and on the NCDA Board of Directors. Ellen is known for her depth of knowledge and practice, her humor, mentoring of students and perspective within the career development field. She holds two advanced degrees in counseling psychology from Rhode Island College and has lengthy experience in higher education administration. Ellen has presented at state, regional, national conferences in the United States and Canada on topics such as career genograms, using supervision in career counseling and social media.

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June 16 - August 22, 2025

10 Week Online Course

Audience: Higher Education, General, Military/Veterans

Registration Fee: $1350, Student Manual included and College Credit not included. Assessments, PPTs, Videos, Flexible start date

Franceska Jones - bio and contact for registration information

Franceska Jones - bio and contact for registration information

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Mrs Franceska Jones - CEO| Principal Consultant

http://www.thejonesconsultingfirm.com fjones@thejonesconsultingfirm.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/franceskajones/
Dr. Franceska C. Jones is a committed lifelong educator and dynamic business owner who continuously fosters growth and a passion for learning. She holds a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership from Morgan State University and a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Administration from John Carroll University. She earned her B.S. in Business Administration from The Ohio State University.
As the President and Principal Consultant of Jones Consulting Firm LLC, Dr. Jones specializes in enhancing the growth and sustainability of cities by supporting education, nonprofits, and professional training. With over a decade of experience in career development, she has excelled in various roles, including Program Director for TRIO Student Support Services, Career Coordinator for students with disabilities, Career Success Course Instructor at multiple local colleges and universities, and Career and Internship Fair Coordinator for numerous colleges and nonprofit organizations. Dr. Jones is renowned for her expertise in consulting organizations on career development curricula and program design. She is also a published author and researcher, with works focusing on alumni giving behaviors, higher education, first-generation college students, and college readiness and retention programs. Dr. Jones's dedication to career development and her extensive experience make her a sought-after instructor and consultant in the field.

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June 17 - September 2, 2025

3 Month Online Course

Audience: Higher Education, General, Private Practitioners

Registration Fee: $1375, Student Manual included and College Credit not included. Extra book, 14 assessments, resume, LInkedIn, PPTs, Videos/Podcasts, LMC, Zoom meetings

Meg Gerry - bio & contact for Registration

Meg Gerry - bio & contact for Registration

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Meg Gerry - FCD Training Instructor | Master Trainer | Career Coach

https://academicandcareeradvisingservices.com/ meg@academicandcareeradvisingservices.com
REGISTER for FCD Training with Meg Here: https://form.jotform.com/201784495841060 READ OVER 90 REVIEWS of Meg's FCD Training Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-gerry-academic-career-advising/ BIO: Meg is a MASTER TRAINER. Meg offers a wealth of experience from a successful private practice, to working in career services in higher ed, to a history of working in H.R. Meg co-hosted a  podcast called “All Things College & Career” which won an award for top Career Podcast in 2021. Meg is a member of the Adjunct Faculty at the University of Maryland where she instructs courses in Career Planning Management and Program and Career Exploration. Meg was also an adjunct faculty member at the University of New England and where she instructed a course in Citizenship.  Meg is also a keynote speaker and has been featured on highly ranked podcasts such as Mac Prichard’s Find Your Dream Job where she spoke on “Narrowing Your Career Choices” or clarifying career goals. Meg has trained hundreds in higher ed across the U.S. and beyond that work in career services and in academic advising. Prior to entering career services, Meg worked in health care management/ H.R.Meg welcomes the opportunity to work with anyone interested in becoming an exceptional career services provider, expanding their knowledge of career development, successful job seeking strategies, and career services,including higher ed, private practice, counselors, work force development, business, etc.

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June 20 - September 19, 2025

3 Month Online Course

Audience: Workforce Development, Higher Education, Private Practitioners

Registration Fee: $1395, Student Manual included and College Credit not included. Tech Fee to Access LMS, Special review session for CCSP/GCDF preparation.

Linda Woodard - bio & contact for Registration

Linda Woodard - bio & contact for Registration

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Dr. Linda D. Woodard - President

https://www.ldwgroup.biz ldwgroup1@yahoo.com
As the president of the LDW Group LLC, Dr. Woodard considers her company an outlet to do "passion" work. Since 2005, she and her associates focus on providing workforce and career development services for agencies and organizations that serve dislocated workers, youth aging out of foster care, re-entry youth and adults, displaced homemakers, veterans/spouses and individuals that have limited work experience who are seeking skills to enter or re-enter the workforce. In addition to offering the FCD Training, the LDW Group LLC also provides customized services and PD workshops for incumbent workers. The LDW Group LLC offers the FCD training in the hybrid online format with the required F2F sessions offered in person on site or via video service technology platforms. Her team of certified instructors speaks English and Arabic to serve US-based career development practitioners and those in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Her group also specializes in developing resumes and career portfolios for mid-level professionals. Special rates for groups of 6 or more.

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June 24 - September 9, 2025

12 Week Online Course

Audience: Higher Education, Workforce Development, General

Registration Fee: $1250, Student Manual not included/College Credit not included. Interactive course, flexible start dates, continued access to career-enhancing e-learning tools

Charise Wilson - bio & contact for Registration

Charise Wilson - bio & contact for Registration

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Charise Wilson - Founder/Managing Director, MS, GCDF, CCSP, CPRW, CDI

http://www.wfrsllc.com charise@wfrsllc.com
Charise is the CEO/Founder of Workforce Ready Solutions, LLC a 100% woman-owned, minority-owned certified HR and employment solutions firm in Northern Rhode Island. Businesses hire us to educate and motivate their teams and to offer easy-to-implement human resource and training solutions to inspire and retain employees. We are leaders with over two decades of experience in delivering interactive customized training curriculum. We aim to consistently deliver exceptional high-touch services that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations and provide diversified educational support that fosters a culture of lifelong learning.
We understand that internal employee upskilling is crucial for businesses’ long-term growth. Our firm provides “in-demand” solutions that lead to increased employee engagement, meet workplace competency requirements, build confidence, and strengthen overall employee retention and satisfaction through human resource consulting, direct placement recruitment, executive coaching, resume writing, comprehensive assessments, and other training and educational programming. Charise holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management. She is an experienced Adjunct Instructor and a certified DISC practitioner profoundly committed to volunteerism, helping entrepreneurs, and community advocacy.
Clifton Strengths Top 5: WOO, Communication, Positivity, Activator, Arranger; DISC Assessment: The Influencer (ID)

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July 1 - September 19, 2025

10 Week Online Course

Audience: Higher Education, General, Military/Veterans

Registration Fee: $1350, Student Manual included and College Credit not included. Assessments, PPTs, Videos, Flexible start date

Franceska Jones - bio and contact for registration information

Franceska Jones - bio and contact for registration information

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Mrs Franceska Jones - CEO| Principal Consultant

http://www.thejonesconsultingfirm.com fjones@thejonesconsultingfirm.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/franceskajones/
Dr. Franceska C. Jones is a committed lifelong educator and dynamic business owner who continuously fosters growth and a passion for learning. She holds a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership from Morgan State University and a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Administration from John Carroll University. She earned her B.S. in Business Administration from The Ohio State University.
As the President and Principal Consultant of Jones Consulting Firm LLC, Dr. Jones specializes in enhancing the growth and sustainability of cities by supporting education, nonprofits, and professional training. With over a decade of experience in career development, she has excelled in various roles, including Program Director for TRIO Student Support Services, Career Coordinator for students with disabilities, Career Success Course Instructor at multiple local colleges and universities, and Career and Internship Fair Coordinator for numerous colleges and nonprofit organizations. Dr. Jones is renowned for her expertise in consulting organizations on career development curricula and program design. She is also a published author and researcher, with works focusing on alumni giving behaviors, higher education, first-generation college students, and college readiness and retention programs. Dr. Jones's dedication to career development and her extensive experience make her a sought-after instructor and consultant in the field.

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July 1 - October 1, 2025

12 Week Online Course

Audience: Workforce Development, Business & Industry, Educators

Registration Fee: $1350, Student Manual not included/College Credit not included. A robust elearning system with additional resources and study materials for case study/multiple choice assessment.

Constance Pritchard - bio & contact for Registration

Constance Pritchard - bio & contact for Registration

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Constance J. Pritchard - Owner

http://pritchardgroup.com constancejpritchard@outlook.com http://drconstancejpritchard
Dr. Pritchard has worked with healthcare, education, manufacturing, law enforcement, banking, and government, presenting seminars and workshops on coaching, career development, workforce development, and business topics. Dr. Pritchard has delivered career training internationally (Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Peru, Micro Asia, China, Russia, Uganda, Israel, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Japan) and nearly every state in the US. Previously, she directed a university career center. Dr. Pritchard is currently chair of NCDA's Master Trainer Workshop Committee, NCDA's Credentialing Commission and the Commission's International Taskforce. The Credentialing Commission has developed and launched 5 new credentials in 2017. She is Previously, she was the Contributing Editor for NCDA's Career Developments magazine and served for 6 years on NCDA's Facilitating Career Development (CSP) Advisory Council. Recently, she authored the chapter on career assessment in business for the 7th edition of NCDA's Guide to Career Assessment. Dr. Pritchard's NCDA Facilitating Career Development training is focused on each learner and the learner's needs. Her online course includes extra resources for every topic and additional topics for learner use. The site contains 100s of additional resources, and all are available for a client's use, both during and after completing the course. Individuals set their own timeline for completion thus providing flexibility for each learner. Credit cards and checks are accepted for payment. Courses are customized for organizations and learners. Current Leadership Roles Chair, NCDA Credentialing Committee NCDA Master Trainer, Instructor, Fellow Treasurer, Middle Atlantic Career Counseling Association Committee Chair, Asia Pacific Career Development Association.

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July 2 - September 17, 2025

12 Week Online Course

Audience: Workforce Development, Human Resources, Educators

Registration Fee: $1250, Student Manual not included/College Credit not included. Interactive course, flexible start dates, continued access to career-enhancing e-learning tools

Charise Wilson - bio & contact for Registration

Charise Wilson - bio & contact for Registration

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Charise Wilson - Founder/Managing Director, MS, GCDF, CCSP, CPRW, CDI

http://www.wfrsllc.com charise@wfrsllc.com
Charise is the CEO/Founder of Workforce Ready Solutions, LLC a 100% woman-owned, minority-owned certified HR and employment solutions firm in Northern Rhode Island. Businesses hire us to educate and motivate their teams and to offer easy-to-implement human resource and training solutions to inspire and retain employees. We are leaders with over two decades of experience in delivering interactive customized training curriculum. We aim to consistently deliver exceptional high-touch services that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations and provide diversified educational support that fosters a culture of lifelong learning.
We understand that internal employee upskilling is crucial for businesses’ long-term growth. Our firm provides “in-demand” solutions that lead to increased employee engagement, meet workplace competency requirements, build confidence, and strengthen overall employee retention and satisfaction through human resource consulting, direct placement recruitment, executive coaching, resume writing, comprehensive assessments, and other training and educational programming. Charise holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management. She is an experienced Adjunct Instructor and a certified DISC practitioner profoundly committed to volunteerism, helping entrepreneurs, and community advocacy.
Clifton Strengths Top 5: WOO, Communication, Positivity, Activator, Arranger; DISC Assessment: The Influencer (ID)

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July 9 - September 24, 2025

3 Month Online Course

Audience: Higher Education, General, Private Practitioners

Registration Fee: $1375, Student Manual included and College Credit not included. Extra book, 14 assessments, resume, LInkedIn, PPTs, Videos/Podcasts, LMC, Zoom meetings

Meg Gerry - bio & contact for Registration

Meg Gerry - bio & contact for Registration

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Meg Gerry - FCD Training Instructor | Master Trainer | Career Coach

https://academicandcareeradvisingservices.com/ meg@academicandcareeradvisingservices.com
REGISTER for FCD Training with Meg Here: https://form.jotform.com/201784495841060 READ OVER 90 REVIEWS of Meg's FCD Training Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-gerry-academic-career-advising/ BIO: Meg is a MASTER TRAINER. Meg offers a wealth of experience from a successful private practice, to working in career services in higher ed, to a history of working in H.R. Meg co-hosted a  podcast called “All Things College & Career” which won an award for top Career Podcast in 2021. Meg is a member of the Adjunct Faculty at the University of Maryland where she instructs courses in Career Planning Management and Program and Career Exploration. Meg was also an adjunct faculty member at the University of New England and where she instructed a course in Citizenship.  Meg is also a keynote speaker and has been featured on highly ranked podcasts such as Mac Prichard’s Find Your Dream Job where she spoke on “Narrowing Your Career Choices” or clarifying career goals. Meg has trained hundreds in higher ed across the U.S. and beyond that work in career services and in academic advising. Prior to entering career services, Meg worked in health care management/ H.R.Meg welcomes the opportunity to work with anyone interested in becoming an exceptional career services provider, expanding their knowledge of career development, successful job seeking strategies, and career services,including higher ed, private practice, counselors, work force development, business, etc.

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July 16 - September 18, 2025

10 Week Online Course

Audience: International Students, Higher Education, Counselors

Registration Fee: $1350 does not include Student Manual, does not include college credit, includes review of LinkedIn profile and newest AI resources

Ellen Weaver Paquette - bio & contact for Registration

Ellen Weaver Paquette - bio & contact for Registration

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Ellen Weaver Paquette - CEO and Principal, Developpe, LLC

http://www.careerconsultingconcepts.com CareersbyEllen@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenweaverpaquette
Ellen Weaver Paquette, NCC, CSSP, NCDA Fellow and FCD Master Trainer has taught career development to graduate students in counseling for 34 years while teaching the FCD credential to those in agencies, government, business and education in the United States and abroad. She has taught in Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Singapore and most recently Saudi Arabia. She has been recognized for her contributions to NCDA in two prestigious awards, has served on the NCDA FCD original Advisory Council and on the NCDA Board of Directors. Ellen is known for her depth of knowledge and practice, her humor, mentoring of students and perspective within the career development field. She holds two advanced degrees in counseling psychology from Rhode Island College and has lengthy experience in higher education administration. Ellen has presented at state, regional, national conferences in the United States and Canada on topics such as career genograms, using supervision in career counseling and social media.

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July 21 - October 21, 2025

12 Week Online Course

Audience: Workforce Development, Higher Education, International Students

Registration Fee: $1350, Student Manual not included/College Credit not included. A robust elearning system with additional resources and study materials for case study/multiple choice assessment.

Constance Pritchard - bio & contact for Registration

Constance Pritchard - bio & contact for Registration

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Constance J. Pritchard - Owner

http://pritchardgroup.com constancejpritchard@outlook.com http://drconstancejpritchard
Dr. Pritchard has worked with healthcare, education, manufacturing, law enforcement, banking, and government, presenting seminars and workshops on coaching, career development, workforce development, and business topics. Dr. Pritchard has delivered career training internationally (Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Peru, Micro Asia, China, Russia, Uganda, Israel, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Japan) and nearly every state in the US. Previously, she directed a university career center. Dr. Pritchard is currently chair of NCDA's Master Trainer Workshop Committee, NCDA's Credentialing Commission and the Commission's International Taskforce. The Credentialing Commission has developed and launched 5 new credentials in 2017. She is Previously, she was the Contributing Editor for NCDA's Career Developments magazine and served for 6 years on NCDA's Facilitating Career Development (CSP) Advisory Council. Recently, she authored the chapter on career assessment in business for the 7th edition of NCDA's Guide to Career Assessment. Dr. Pritchard's NCDA Facilitating Career Development training is focused on each learner and the learner's needs. Her online course includes extra resources for every topic and additional topics for learner use. The site contains 100s of additional resources, and all are available for a client's use, both during and after completing the course. Individuals set their own timeline for completion thus providing flexibility for each learner. Credit cards and checks are accepted for payment. Courses are customized for organizations and learners. Current Leadership Roles Chair, NCDA Credentialing Committee NCDA Master Trainer, Instructor, Fellow Treasurer, Middle Atlantic Career Counseling Association Committee Chair, Asia Pacific Career Development Association.

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July 23 - October 17, 2025

11 Week Online Course

Audience: Higher Education, General, Private Practitioners

Registration Fee: $1400 includes Student Manual, does not include college credit. 2 career books, 7 assessments, PPTs, weekly zoom mtg, Video/podcasts, unique forms

Linda Sollars - bio & contact for Registration

Linda Sollars - bio & contact for Registration

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Linda Sollars - MA, CMCS, GCDFi

http://www.creatingpurpose.com creatingpurpose@gmail.com
As President of Creating Purpose, LLC, a career coaching and consulting firm for the past 18 years in Golden, Colorado, Linda provides career development expertise to organizations and individuals, specifically focused on transition, change management, multiple generations in the workforce and Encore Careers. She held senior leadership positions with several Fortune 100 Companies and worked as Training Director for her local Workforce Center before transitioning full-time into her career consulting business 16 years ago. Linda has been a featured career development panelist on CBS, Channel 4 and on ABC, Channel 9, both in Denver, Colorado. Her career development workshops and keynotes extend to government, non-profit and private business regionally and nationally. Linda holds two Master degrees, in Adult Development and Creative Writing, and has been an Affiliate Professor at Regis University in Denver, Colorado. She also carries the Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) Instructor credential and the Certified Master of Career Services (CMCS) credential. She offers online Facilitating Career Development (FCD) courses for private career practitioners, workforce & employment professionals, college advisors and career center staff, Human Resource professionals, recruiting and outplacement professionals, non-profit professionals, and other professionals. She is the recipient of the Rich Feller Award for outstanding career development practitioners in Colorado.

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July 28 - September 28, 2025

10 Week Online Course

Audience: International Students, Higher Education, Counselors

Registration Fee: $1350 does not include Student Manual, does not include college credit, includes review of LinkedIn profile and newest AI resources

Ellen Weaver Paquette - bio & contact for Registration

Ellen Weaver Paquette - bio & contact for Registration

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Ellen Weaver Paquette - CEO and Principal, Developpe, LLC

http://www.careerconsultingconcepts.com CareersbyEllen@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenweaverpaquette
Ellen Weaver Paquette, NCC, CSSP, NCDA Fellow and FCD Master Trainer has taught career development to graduate students in counseling for 34 years while teaching the FCD credential to those in agencies, government, business and education in the United States and abroad. She has taught in Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Singapore and most recently Saudi Arabia. She has been recognized for her contributions to NCDA in two prestigious awards, has served on the NCDA FCD original Advisory Council and on the NCDA Board of Directors. Ellen is known for her depth of knowledge and practice, her humor, mentoring of students and perspective within the career development field. She holds two advanced degrees in counseling psychology from Rhode Island College and has lengthy experience in higher education administration. Ellen has presented at state, regional, national conferences in the United States and Canada on topics such as career genograms, using supervision in career counseling and social media.

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July 29 - October 14, 2025

12 Week Online Course

Audience: Educators, Workforce Development, General

Registration Fee: $1250, Student Manual not included/College Credit not included. Interactive course, flexible start dates, continued access to career-enhancing e-learning tools

Charise Wilson - bio & contact for Registration

Charise Wilson - bio & contact for Registration

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Charise Wilson - Founder/Managing Director, MS, GCDF, CCSP, CPRW, CDI

http://www.wfrsllc.com charise@wfrsllc.com
Charise is the CEO/Founder of Workforce Ready Solutions, LLC a 100% woman-owned, minority-owned certified HR and employment solutions firm in Northern Rhode Island. Businesses hire us to educate and motivate their teams and to offer easy-to-implement human resource and training solutions to inspire and retain employees. We are leaders with over two decades of experience in delivering interactive customized training curriculum. We aim to consistently deliver exceptional high-touch services that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations and provide diversified educational support that fosters a culture of lifelong learning.
We understand that internal employee upskilling is crucial for businesses’ long-term growth. Our firm provides “in-demand” solutions that lead to increased employee engagement, meet workplace competency requirements, build confidence, and strengthen overall employee retention and satisfaction through human resource consulting, direct placement recruitment, executive coaching, resume writing, comprehensive assessments, and other training and educational programming. Charise holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management. She is an experienced Adjunct Instructor and a certified DISC practitioner profoundly committed to volunteerism, helping entrepreneurs, and community advocacy.
Clifton Strengths Top 5: WOO, Communication, Positivity, Activator, Arranger; DISC Assessment: The Influencer (ID)

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August 4 - October 13, 2025

2 Month Online Course

Audience: Military/Veterans, International Students, Workforce Development

Registration Fee: $1400. Student Manual included, College credit not included. Military and group discounts available. Credential prep included. Register online www.fasttrackcdf.com/registration.html

Melyssa Harrison - bio & contact for Registration

Melyssa Harrison - bio & contact for Registration

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Melyssa Harrison

http://www.fasttrackcdf.com Melyssa@FastTrackCDF.com
Empowering and Equipping Successful Professionals | Forerunners of Fast Track Career & Workforce Development Training | Melyssa Harrison is one of two course instructors for Harrison & Associates East offering hands-on real-life applications needed for career success. She is enthusiastic about collaborating with others in their career advancement. Utilizing over 25 years of effective efficient career development experience, our students are fully equipped with the necessary tools to facilitate their customers’ career pathway. She established the only Young Adult Services Career Center in the state, becoming the pilot for successful engaging youth career services. Her team became one of the state’s most productive in increasing job placements and earning credentials within its first year of operation. During her tenure the youth training program met and/or exceeded its annual performance each year. Melyssa also holds the GCDFI and the CWDP credentials. Experience the difference and earn your certifications with real world experiences, techniques, networking, and results proven strategies. Come experience the difference…

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August 5 - October 3, 2025

10 Week Online Course

Audience: International Students, Higher Education, Private Practitioners

Registration Fee: $1350 does not include Student Manual, does not include college credit, includes review of LinkedIn profile and newest AI resources

Ellen Weaver Paquette - bio & contact for Registration

Ellen Weaver Paquette - bio & contact for Registration

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Ellen Weaver Paquette - CEO and Principal, Developpe, LLC

http://www.careerconsultingconcepts.com CareersbyEllen@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenweaverpaquette
Ellen Weaver Paquette, NCC, CSSP, NCDA Fellow and FCD Master Trainer has taught career development to graduate students in counseling for 34 years while teaching the FCD credential to those in agencies, government, business and education in the United States and abroad. She has taught in Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Singapore and most recently Saudi Arabia. She has been recognized for her contributions to NCDA in two prestigious awards, has served on the NCDA FCD original Advisory Council and on the NCDA Board of Directors. Ellen is known for her depth of knowledge and practice, her humor, mentoring of students and perspective within the career development field. She holds two advanced degrees in counseling psychology from Rhode Island College and has lengthy experience in higher education administration. Ellen has presented at state, regional, national conferences in the United States and Canada on topics such as career genograms, using supervision in career counseling and social media.

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August 6 - October 22, 2025

12 Week Online Course

Audience: Human Resources, Workforce Development, Private Practitioners

Registration Fee: $1250, Student Manual not included/College Credit not included. Interactive course, flexible start dates, continued access to career-enhancing e-learning tools

Charise Wilson - bio & contact for Registration

Charise Wilson - bio & contact for Registration

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Charise Wilson - Founder/Managing Director, MS, GCDF, CCSP, CPRW, CDI

http://www.wfrsllc.com charise@wfrsllc.com
Charise is the CEO/Founder of Workforce Ready Solutions, LLC a 100% woman-owned, minority-owned certified HR and employment solutions firm in Northern Rhode Island. Businesses hire us to educate and motivate their teams and to offer easy-to-implement human resource and training solutions to inspire and retain employees. We are leaders with over two decades of experience in delivering interactive customized training curriculum. We aim to consistently deliver exceptional high-touch services that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations and provide diversified educational support that fosters a culture of lifelong learning.
We understand that internal employee upskilling is crucial for businesses’ long-term growth. Our firm provides “in-demand” solutions that lead to increased employee engagement, meet workplace competency requirements, build confidence, and strengthen overall employee retention and satisfaction through human resource consulting, direct placement recruitment, executive coaching, resume writing, comprehensive assessments, and other training and educational programming. Charise holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management. She is an experienced Adjunct Instructor and a certified DISC practitioner profoundly committed to volunteerism, helping entrepreneurs, and community advocacy.
Clifton Strengths Top 5: WOO, Communication, Positivity, Activator, Arranger; DISC Assessment: The Influencer (ID)

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August 12 - October 28, 2025

3 Month Online Course

Audience: Higher Education, General, Private Practitioners

Registration Fee: $1375, Student Manual included and College Credit not included. Extra book, 14 assessments, resume, LInkedIn, PPTs, Videos/Podcasts, LMC, Zoom meetings

Meg Gerry - bio & contact for Registration

Meg Gerry - bio & contact for Registration

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Meg Gerry - FCD Training Instructor | Master Trainer | Career Coach

https://academicandcareeradvisingservices.com/ meg@academicandcareeradvisingservices.com
REGISTER for FCD Training with Meg Here: https://form.jotform.com/201784495841060 READ OVER 90 REVIEWS of Meg's FCD Training Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-gerry-academic-career-advising/ BIO: Meg is a MASTER TRAINER. Meg offers a wealth of experience from a successful private practice, to working in career services in higher ed, to a history of working in H.R. Meg co-hosted a  podcast called “All Things College & Career” which won an award for top Career Podcast in 2021. Meg is a member of the Adjunct Faculty at the University of Maryland where she instructs courses in Career Planning Management and Program and Career Exploration. Meg was also an adjunct faculty member at the University of New England and where she instructed a course in Citizenship.  Meg is also a keynote speaker and has been featured on highly ranked podcasts such as Mac Prichard’s Find Your Dream Job where she spoke on “Narrowing Your Career Choices” or clarifying career goals. Meg has trained hundreds in higher ed across the U.S. and beyond that work in career services and in academic advising. Prior to entering career services, Meg worked in health care management/ H.R.Meg welcomes the opportunity to work with anyone interested in becoming an exceptional career services provider, expanding their knowledge of career development, successful job seeking strategies, and career services,including higher ed, private practice, counselors, work force development, business, etc.

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August 18 - October 27, 2025

2 Month Online Course

Audience: Educators, Workforce Development, Human Resources

Registration Fee: $1400. Student Manual included, College credit not included. Military and group discounts available. Credential prep included. Register online www.fasttrackcdf.com/registration.html

Melyssa Harrison - bio & contact for Registration

Melyssa Harrison - bio & contact for Registration

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Melyssa Harrison

http://www.fasttrackcdf.com Melyssa@FastTrackCDF.com
Empowering and Equipping Successful Professionals | Forerunners of Fast Track Career & Workforce Development Training | Melyssa Harrison is one of two course instructors for Harrison & Associates East offering hands-on real-life applications needed for career success. She is enthusiastic about collaborating with others in their career advancement. Utilizing over 25 years of effective efficient career development experience, our students are fully equipped with the necessary tools to facilitate their customers’ career pathway. She established the only Young Adult Services Career Center in the state, becoming the pilot for successful engaging youth career services. Her team became one of the state’s most productive in increasing job placements and earning credentials within its first year of operation. During her tenure the youth training program met and/or exceeded its annual performance each year. Melyssa also holds the GCDFI and the CWDP credentials. Experience the difference and earn your certifications with real world experiences, techniques, networking, and results proven strategies. Come experience the difference…

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August 20 - October 15, 2025

10 Week Online Course

Audience: International Students, Higher Education, Private Practitioners

Registration Fee: $1350 does not include Student Manual, does not include college credit, includes review of LinkedIn profile and newest AI resources

Ellen Weaver Paquette - bio & contact for Registration

Ellen Weaver Paquette - bio & contact for Registration

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Ellen Weaver Paquette - CEO and Principal, Developpe, LLC

http://www.careerconsultingconcepts.com CareersbyEllen@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenweaverpaquette
Ellen Weaver Paquette, NCC, CSSP, NCDA Fellow and FCD Master Trainer has taught career development to graduate students in counseling for 34 years while teaching the FCD credential to those in agencies, government, business and education in the United States and abroad. She has taught in Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Singapore and most recently Saudi Arabia. She has been recognized for her contributions to NCDA in two prestigious awards, has served on the NCDA FCD original Advisory Council and on the NCDA Board of Directors. Ellen is known for her depth of knowledge and practice, her humor, mentoring of students and perspective within the career development field. She holds two advanced degrees in counseling psychology from Rhode Island College and has lengthy experience in higher education administration. Ellen has presented at state, regional, national conferences in the United States and Canada on topics such as career genograms, using supervision in career counseling and social media.

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August 26 - November 11, 2025

12 Week Online Course

Audience: Educators, Human Resources, Workforce Development

Registration Fee: $1250, Student Manual not included/College Credit not included. Interactive course, flexible start dates, continued access to career-enhancing e-learning tools

Charise Wilson - bio & contact for Registration

Charise Wilson - bio & contact for Registration

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Charise Wilson - Founder/Managing Director, MS, GCDF, CCSP, CPRW, CDI

http://www.wfrsllc.com charise@wfrsllc.com
Charise is the CEO/Founder of Workforce Ready Solutions, LLC a 100% woman-owned, minority-owned certified HR and employment solutions firm in Northern Rhode Island. Businesses hire us to educate and motivate their teams and to offer easy-to-implement human resource and training solutions to inspire and retain employees. We are leaders with over two decades of experience in delivering interactive customized training curriculum. We aim to consistently deliver exceptional high-touch services that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations and provide diversified educational support that fosters a culture of lifelong learning.
We understand that internal employee upskilling is crucial for businesses’ long-term growth. Our firm provides “in-demand” solutions that lead to increased employee engagement, meet workplace competency requirements, build confidence, and strengthen overall employee retention and satisfaction through human resource consulting, direct placement recruitment, executive coaching, resume writing, comprehensive assessments, and other training and educational programming. Charise holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management. She is an experienced Adjunct Instructor and a certified DISC practitioner profoundly committed to volunteerism, helping entrepreneurs, and community advocacy.
Clifton Strengths Top 5: WOO, Communication, Positivity, Activator, Arranger; DISC Assessment: The Influencer (ID)

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Sep. 1, 2025 - Aug. 31, 2026

12 Month Online Course

Audience: Higher Education, K-12, Workforce Development

Registration Fee: $1300, Student Manual included/College Credit not included.

Cynthia Miller - bio & contact for Registration

Cynthia Miller - bio & contact for Registration

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Cynthia L. Miller - Assistant Professor

Dr. Cindy L. Miller is an experienced educator and administrator with a strong background in career development and planning. With over three decades of experience in secondary and postsecondary education, she has dedicated her career to preparing students for success in the workforce through innovative curriculum design, industry partnerships, and advocacy for career and technical education (CTE).
Dr. Miller’s expertise spans career advising, workforce readiness, and professional development. As a former Career and Technical Education Administrator for 14 years, she played a pivotal role in expanding work-based learning opportunities, establishing employer-education partnerships, and ensuring that career pathways aligned with industry demands. In her current role as an Assistant Professor in Family and Consumer Sciences Education at Texas Tech University, she continues to develop future educators and professionals by integrating career development principles into her teaching and research.
A passionate advocate for career pathways, Dr. Miller has worked extensively with educators, policymakers, and industry leaders to enhance career exploration initiatives. She has led efforts in training professionals on effective career counseling strategies, integrating career development into educational programs, and equipping students with the skills necessary for lifelong career success.

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September 2 - December 26, 2025

16 Week Online Course

Audience: Higher Education, Workforce Development, K-12

Registration Fee: $1450, Student Manual not included/College Credit not included.

Judy Ettinger - bio & contact for Registration

Judy Ettinger - bio & contact for Registration

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Judith Ettinger - Project Director

jmetting@wisc.edu
Judy has been teaching the FCD class through the Counseling Psychology Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for 30 years. She received her Master's and Ph.D. in Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has been an active member of NCDA for decades. She was the author of three chapters in the FCD Curriculum.

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Sep. 6, 2025 - Jan. 6, 2026

16 Week Online Course

Audience: International Students, General, Counselors

Registration Fee: $1200, Student Manual not included/College Credit not included. Flexible start dates and completion dates can always be arranged. Your unique career goals are discussed.

Malka Edelman - bio & contact for Registration

Malka Edelman - bio & contact for Registration

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Malka P. Edelman

http://www.comprehensivecareerplanning.com malka.edelman@gmail.com
Passionate to help build the professional futures of the next generation of NCDA FCD Instructors and NCDA CCSPs. 35 years in higher education/career services; 12 years of extensive training experience globally: Asia, Africa, Gulf Region, Europe, Central and South America; 23 years of teaching Career Development course in graduate schools to students to preparing to be School Counselors and Mental Health Counselors; 35 years working with students with disabilities.

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September 12 - December 19, 2025

3 Month Online Course

Audience: Workforce Development, Higher Education, Private Practitioners

Registration Fee: $1395, Student Manual included/College Credit not included. Tech Fee to Access LMS, Special review session for CCSP/GCDF preparation.

Linda Woodard - bio & contact for Registration

Linda Woodard - bio & contact for Registration

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Dr. Linda D. Woodard - President

https://www.ldwgroup.biz ldwgroup1@yahoo.com
As the president of the LDW Group LLC, Dr. Woodard considers her company an outlet to do "passion" work. Since 2005, she and her associates focus on providing workforce and career development services for agencies and organizations that serve dislocated workers, youth aging out of foster care, re-entry youth and adults, displaced homemakers, veterans/spouses and individuals that have limited work experience who are seeking skills to enter or re-enter the workforce. In addition to offering the FCD Training, the LDW Group LLC also provides customized services and PD workshops for incumbent workers. The LDW Group LLC offers the FCD training in the hybrid online format with the required F2F sessions offered in person on site or via video service technology platforms. Her team of certified instructors speaks English and Arabic to serve US-based career development practitioners and those in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Her group also specializes in developing resumes and career portfolios for mid-level professionals. Special rates for groups of 6 or more.

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Sep. 24, 2025 - Jan. 26, 2026

16 Week Online Course

Audience: International Students, General, Counselors

Registration Fee: $1200, Student Manual not included/College Credit not included. Flexible start dates and completion dates can always be arranged. Your unique career goals are discussed.

Malka Edelman - bio & contact for Registration

Malka Edelman - bio & contact for Registration

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Malka P. Edelman

http://www.comprehensivecareerplanning.com malka.edelman@gmail.com
Passionate to help build the professional futures of the next generation of NCDA FCD Instructors and NCDA CCSPs. 35 years in higher education/career services; 12 years of extensive training experience globally: Asia, Africa, Gulf Region, Europe, Central and South America; 23 years of teaching Career Development course in graduate schools to students to preparing to be School Counselors and Mental Health Counselors; 35 years working with students with disabilities.

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September 30 - December 16, 2025

12 Week Online Course

Audience: General, Private Practitioners, Human Resources

Registration Fee: $1250, Student Manual not included/College Credit not included. Interactive course for career professionals with up-to-date resources

Charise Wilson - bio & contact for Registration

Charise Wilson - bio & contact for Registration

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Charise Wilson - Founder/Managing Director, MS, GCDF, CCSP, CPRW, CDI

http://www.wfrsllc.com charise@wfrsllc.com
Charise is the CEO/Founder of Workforce Ready Solutions, LLC a 100% woman-owned, minority-owned certified HR and employment solutions firm in Northern Rhode Island. Businesses hire us to educate and motivate their teams and to offer easy-to-implement human resource and training solutions to inspire and retain employees. We are leaders with over two decades of experience in delivering interactive customized training curriculum. We aim to consistently deliver exceptional high-touch services that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations and provide diversified educational support that fosters a culture of lifelong learning.
We understand that internal employee upskilling is crucial for businesses’ long-term growth. Our firm provides “in-demand” solutions that lead to increased employee engagement, meet workplace competency requirements, build confidence, and strengthen overall employee retention and satisfaction through human resource consulting, direct placement recruitment, executive coaching, resume writing, comprehensive assessments, and other training and educational programming. Charise holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management. She is an experienced Adjunct Instructor and a certified DISC practitioner profoundly committed to volunteerism, helping entrepreneurs, and community advocacy.
Clifton Strengths Top 5: WOO, Communication, Positivity, Activator, Arranger; DISC Assessment: The Influencer (ID)

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October 6 - December 8, 2025

10 Week Online Course

Audience: International Students, Higher Education, Private Practitioners

Registration Fee: $1350 does not include Student Manual, does not include college credit, includes review of LinkedIn profile and newest AI resources

Ellen Weaver Paquette - bio & contact for Registration

Ellen Weaver Paquette - bio & contact for Registration

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Ellen Weaver Paquette - CEO and Principal, Developpe, LLC

http://www.careerconsultingconcepts.com CareersbyEllen@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenweaverpaquette
Ellen Weaver Paquette, NCC, CSSP, NCDA Fellow and FCD Master Trainer has taught career development to graduate students in counseling for 34 years while teaching the FCD credential to those in agencies, government, business and education in the United States and abroad. She has taught in Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Singapore and most recently Saudi Arabia. She has been recognized for her contributions to NCDA in two prestigious awards, has served on the NCDA FCD original Advisory Council and on the NCDA Board of Directors. Ellen is known for her depth of knowledge and practice, her humor, mentoring of students and perspective within the career development field. She holds two advanced degrees in counseling psychology from Rhode Island College and has lengthy experience in higher education administration. Ellen has presented at state, regional, national conferences in the United States and Canada on topics such as career genograms, using supervision in career counseling and social media.

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October 13 - December 22, 2025

11 Week Online Course

Audience: Higher Education, General, Private Practitioners

Registration Fee: $1400 includes Student Manual, does not include college credit. 2 career books, 7 assessments, PPTs, weekly zoom mtg, Video/podcasts, unique forms

Linda Sollars - bio & contact for Registration

Linda Sollars - bio & contact for Registration

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Linda Sollars - MA, CMCS, GCDFi

http://www.creatingpurpose.com creatingpurpose@gmail.com
As President of Creating Purpose, LLC, a career coaching and consulting firm for the past 18 years in Golden, Colorado, Linda provides career development expertise to organizations and individuals, specifically focused on transition, change management, multiple generations in the workforce and Encore Careers. She held senior leadership positions with several Fortune 100 Companies and worked as Training Director for her local Workforce Center before transitioning full-time into her career consulting business 16 years ago. Linda has been a featured career development panelist on CBS, Channel 4 and on ABC, Channel 9, both in Denver, Colorado. Her career development workshops and keynotes extend to government, non-profit and private business regionally and nationally. Linda holds two Master degrees, in Adult Development and Creative Writing, and has been an Affiliate Professor at Regis University in Denver, Colorado. She also carries the Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) Instructor credential and the Certified Master of Career Services (CMCS) credential. She offers online Facilitating Career Development (FCD) courses for private career practitioners, workforce & employment professionals, college advisors and career center staff, Human Resource professionals, recruiting and outplacement professionals, non-profit professionals, and other professionals. She is the recipient of the Rich Feller Award for outstanding career development practitioners in Colorado.

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October 21 - December 22, 2025

10 Week Online Course

Audience: International Students, Higher Education, Private Practitioners

Registration Fee: $1350 does not include Student Manual, does not include college credit, includes review of LinkedIn profile and newest AI resources

Ellen Weaver Paquette - bio & contact for Registration

Ellen Weaver Paquette - bio & contact for Registration

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Ellen Weaver Paquette - CEO and Principal, Developpe, LLC

http://www.careerconsultingconcepts.com CareersbyEllen@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenweaverpaquette
Ellen Weaver Paquette, NCC, CSSP, NCDA Fellow and FCD Master Trainer has taught career development to graduate students in counseling for 34 years while teaching the FCD credential to those in agencies, government, business and education in the United States and abroad. She has taught in Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Singapore and most recently Saudi Arabia. She has been recognized for her contributions to NCDA in two prestigious awards, has served on the NCDA FCD original Advisory Council and on the NCDA Board of Directors. Ellen is known for her depth of knowledge and practice, her humor, mentoring of students and perspective within the career development field. She holds two advanced degrees in counseling psychology from Rhode Island College and has lengthy experience in higher education administration. Ellen has presented at state, regional, national conferences in the United States and Canada on topics such as career genograms, using supervision in career counseling and social media.

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