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
 

Advantages of Certification

For persons who practice vocational evaluation, work adjustment, and career assessment, certification as a CVE, CWA, or CCAA ensures individuals are of good moral character, meet nationally accepted standards of quality in their practice, and have the requisite educational and professional background. These credentials can lead to job placements, job advancement, salary advancement, and both professional and non-professional referrals.