24.4 – Build Public Awareness of Career Development Professionals
Career Development Professionals (CDPs) participate in raising public awareness of the role CDPs play in helping individuals navigate learning and employment transitions across their lifespan. CDPs create collaboration opportunities to promote positive health, social and economic outcomes. Building public awareness helps increase the profile of CDPs in the community and better conveys the importance of the essential services provided.
24.3 – Advocate on Behalf of Profession
Career Development Professionals (CDPs) advocate on behalf of the profession to advance the field of practice.
24.2 – Develop Advocacy Strategies
Career Development Professional (CDPs) advocate for policy-based solutions to achieve economic development and social progress.
24.1 – Contribute to the Development of Public Policy
Career Development Professionals (CDPs) participate in the development of public policies to guide decisions and achieve better outcomes for their clients. Policy development is an iterative process that involves collaboration with stakeholders and influencers.CDPs have a unique position in the community, working with and for multiple stakeholders. CDPs are aware of the impact of changing economic, social, and political factors on access to employment, education and social services. Matters such as poverty and unemployment, community capacity building, changing work patterns, increased scrutiny on measuring impacts of programs used, and much more are all informed by public policy and programs that CDPs may be able to influence.
