We offer certifications and professional development opportunities for career development professionals, coaches, and entrepreneurs.
Mission: Professional Development. Initiatives. Recognition.
Professional Development: We provide professional development opportunities and certifications for individuals and groups.
Initiatives: We develop and implement curriculum and multimedia resources for professional development programs.
Recognition: We recognize individuals and groups for professional achievements.
Goals: Our goal is help professionals review, demonstrate and validate strengths and proficiencies in multiple areas of career development and professional development.
Objectives: Our objective is to help individuals and groups…
Engage in professional development; and/or
Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Continuing Education Hours (CEHs); and/or
Review, demonstrate, and validate professional development competencies to earn national credentials and/or customized professional development certificates.
NCDA | CCE | ICF
NCDA: The Facilitating Career Development (FCD) training is sponsored by the National Career Development Association (NCDA).
CCE: NCDA is an approved provider for the Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) credential, which is offered through the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE).
ICF: Our programs have been approved by the International Coach Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education Units (CCEUs) in the category of Resource Development.
The Starfish Story –adapted from the writings of Loren Eiseley (1907-1977)
As a young boy walked along the beach at dawn, he noticed an elderly man picking up starfish and tossing them into the sea. Catching up with the man, the little boy asked, “Why are you tossing the starfish back into the sea?” The kind, gray-haired man explained that the stranded starfish would die if left in the morning sun. The little boy replied, “But the beach goes on for miles and there are thousands of starfish. How can you alone make a difference?” The man looked at the starfish in his gentle hand, then tossed it safely into the waves. He smiled at the young boy and said, “I made a difference to that one.”
Our Story
Make a difference. Be the difference. Inspire those around you. Help people help themselves. Be authentic. Help others be authentic. Enrich your own life and enrich the lives of others. ~Marie Smith
Questions?
If you have questions, you are welcome to contact one of our instructors, Marie Smith. Marie Smith can be reached at 262-939-8596 or mariesmith@mariesmith.org
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