Vocational Evaluation and Assessment

What It Is

Vocational Assessment Professionals 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.

Three important designations within this field are:

CVE Certified Vocational Evaluation Specialist

CWA Certified Work Adjustment Specialist

CCAA Certified Career Assessment Associate