My Role as Career Development Coordinator (CDC)

The Career Development Coordinators (CDC) role is to support Career and Technical Education (CTE) and to coordinate career development services for students. The CDC works collaboratively with administrators, student services personnel, and teachers to ensure the delivery of career development services. CDCs facilitate linkages with parents, business/industry, post-secondary institutions, and community organizations to support students’ transition to post-secondary education and employment.

The CDC responsibilities incorporate the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, National Career Development Guidelines, and the National Model for School Counseling Programs and Future-Ready Students For the 21st Century.

Specifically the Career Development Coordinator and Career Facilitator:

• Coordinate activities to assist students in making realistic educational choices resulting in the selection of an appropriate Course of Study.

• Facilitate activities which enable students to move successfully through their selected Courses of Study from beginning courses to higher level courses.

• Provide students help as they move from middle to high school and from high school to post secondary education, military service and/or employment.

• Establish linkage between school and community that offers support for CTE and opportunities for students.

• Publicize CTE programs and accomplishments to provide heightened community awareness of educational and career opportunities.

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)

All students in career and technical programs have an opportunity to develop and extend their learnings through participation in active Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO). Any student enrolled in a career and technical course is eligible for membership in the career and technical student organization associated with that program.

CTSO develop character, citizenship, technical, leadership, and teamwork skills essential for students who are preparing for the workforce and further education. They enhance students' civic awareness and provide opportunities for developing social competencies and a wholesome attitude about living and working.

In addition, Career and Technical Student Organizations can provide motivation toward the development of technical skills through the use of techniques such as competitive events, recognition events, and awards programs.

The CTSO are below with NC State Links:

DECA-Association of Marketing Education Students

FFA-Agricultural Education Students

FCCLA-(Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America): Family and Consumer Sciences Education Students

FBLA-(Future Business Leaders of America): Business and Information Technology Education Students

HOSA-(Health Occupations Students of America): Health Occupations Education Students

SkillsUSA-Trade and Industrial Education Students

TSA-(Technology Student Association): Technical Education Students