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Purpose. Competence. Integrity. Impact.

Career Development Professionals help Canadians to be architects of their careers.

Career Development Professionals mobilize their competencies to meet the complex needs of Canadians.

Career Development Professionals adhere to a Code of Ethics that supports reflection and accountability.

Career Development Professionals promote positive health, social, and economic outcomes for individuals, institutions, and communities.

Career Development Professionals (CDPs) help individuals navigate learning and work transitions across the lifespan.

Within an increasingly complex, interdependent, and changing world, Career Development Professionals enable individuals to:

  • Manage learning and work
  • Acquire and enhance skills
  • Seek/create employment
  • Access community services that support personal and professional growth

Career Development Professionals collaborate with employers, education and training providers, community-based service organizations, and other private and public institutions to promote positive health, social and economic outcomes for individuals, institutions, and communities.