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Expert: Torski Dobson-Arnold - 4/18/2010


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I would like to work as a child and youth counsellor in the UK/USA Are there any agencies that provide employment together with training towards accreditation so I can learn while I earn? I have an MSc in Counselling Studies but it does not include a warrant and it is not enough to practice the counselling profession in the UK or the USA. Thank you!

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Debs,

Instead of searching for an accreditation, I would suggest that you find the ideal job you want to have and inquire about accreditation that way.  There's no need for you to "shoot in the dark" on what you think you would need to be a counselor in the US.  Find out for sure and then work your way backwards into the job of your dream.

I hope this helps!

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-Torski Dobson-Arnold
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Torski Dobson-Arnold

Expertise

Career assessment, Career planning, job fair participation, teen and young adult job search strategies, resume writing for new job seekers.

Experience

1o years on human resources management specifically in recruitment, staffing, employment, and compensation. Worked and headed groups that built succession plans from the ground-up. Volunteer with local high school and colleges to present workshops on career planning and readiness issues.

Organizations
NAAAHR (National Association of African-Americans in HR) SHRM (Society of Human Resources Management) NRWA (National Resume Writer's Association) AORCP (Association of Online Resume and Career Professionals)

Education/Credentials
MS in Human Resources Management BA in Marketing Management PHR certification (awarded in 2006)

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