New Alternative Certification for Vocational Evaluation Specialists Joint Task Force Report (November 2009)

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VEWAA is pleased to announce the participation on a joint task force with VECAP on Alternative Certification for Vocational Evaluation Specialists. The task force, which was led by Karen Pell, convened in May 2009. The charge was to research the following:  

• How the CVE resulted in it’s current status and the lessons learned

• Options for those who currently hold a CVE and options for those seeking a CVE

• Recommendations to the professional associations on how to guide professionals seeking the CVE designation

In addition to providing information regarding the three items listed above, the report discusses lessons learned from alternative certifying organizations, as well as other rehabilitation certification commissions. The summary succinctly documents the barriers the VE profession faces and the recommendations that resulted from the research completed by the task force.

For more information about the task force report or other certification questions please contact Paige Tidwell.

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The following information reviews previous certification announcements:

 

The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) has announced that it has assumed responsibilities for oversight and management of the following designations for vocational assessment professionals:   CVE    Certified Vocational Evaluation Specialist CWA   Certified Work Adjustment Specialist CCAA Certified Career Assessment Associate    CVEs, CWAs, and CCAAs provide services and support to help individuals meet their career goals.  Specifically, they: Recommend vocational/career goals and develop personal employment profiles; Assist with return to productive work; Create planning documents for motivation to complete school and/or career-related training programs; Assist with planning and development of rehabilitation and training programs; Assure better job placement via valid occupational information; Provide support for career decision-making processes; and Facilitate job search, placement, and retention. CRCC assured that they are dedicated to the preservation and maintenance of these important credentials via: Enforcement of the CVE/CWA/CCAA Code of Ethics; Implementation of the CVE/CWA/CCAA certification renewal process; Oversight of CVE/CWA/CCAA continuing education requirements; and  Maintenance of all CVE/CWA/CCAA contact information. CRCC indicated that they are excited to be adding these important, credentialed vocational assessment professionals into the CRCC fold.  For more information, please visit the CRCC website at www.crccertification.com, "CVE/CWA/CCAA Designations".

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Important CCWAVES Announcement (9/5/2008)

 

The Commission on Certification of Work Adjustment and Vocational Evaluation Specialists (CCWAVES) has issued an announcement indicating that, as of 9/5/2008, CCWAVES has been forced to begin the process to dissolve the organization.

VEWAA has been in contact with CCWAVES to learn more details.   We suggest that you go to the CCWAVES website at www.ccwaves.org to see the letter that was sent to all certificants.

CCWAVES indicated that this was a very difficult decision.  Our conversations with Ron Spitznagle, Chair of the Commission, confirmed that the CCWAVES was faced with extremely difficult circumstances.   VEWAA will work with VECAP and other appointing organizations to determine what this will mean to current certificants, prospective applicants and practitioners in the fields of vocational evaluation, work adjustment and career assessment. 

We realize that there are many questions and concerns. Additional information will be posted on the VEWAA website as soon as possible.  Please check back or contact VEWAA with questions at info@vewaa.com.

  

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