VECAP’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

​What is VECAP?

• VECAP is an international membership organization that is committed to improving and advancing the fields of vocational evaluation and career assessment services.

• It is beneficial to any professional that assists individuals with determining their vocational interests, potential, skills, and needs, in a variety of settings.

• VECAP also welcomes membership from individuals interested in these services, including but not limited to students, educators, and retired practitioners.

 

 

Why should I join VECAP?

• VECAP is comprised of a membership of professionals who provide support or have interest in vocational evaluation, assessment, and career services. VECAP provides an exceptional opportunity for education, training, networking and sharing of resources and information related to vocational evaluation and career assessment services in a variety of settings. 

 

• As a member of VECAP, you receive the following benefits:

• Networking with other Vocational Evaluator Professionals from in the United States and Internationally

• Educational webinars, case study clubs, and conferences that specialize in field of vocational evaluation

• Access to national papers, reports, assessment tools, feedback from professionals

• Updates on current job openings

• VECAP Peer-Reviewed Journals

• VECAP Newsletter

• Discounts at VECAP National Forums and conferences

• Opportunity to run for VECAP board member positions

• Reciprocal membership with Canadian Assessment, Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment Society (CAVEWAS) at no additional cost​

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How do I join VECAP?

• Go to: https://www.vecap.org/plans-pricing and choose the appropriate pricing plan for you

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How do I get involved with VECAP?

• Join one of VECAP’s committees:

  • Membership

  • Education

  • Communication

  • Advocacy

  • Ethics and Standards

  • State of Vocational Evaluation

  • Occupational Requirements Survey

• Nominate yourself for open board member position, that go up for election at the end of each year.  Board members are eligible for CEU credit for volunteering on a board.​​

• Volunteer for special projects; which would be eligible for CEU credit for volunteering on a board.​

• Contact VECAP’s Home Office at vecapoffice@gmail.com or any VECAP board member or committee member.

 

​How do I find out if someone is truly certified in vocational evaluation? What organization can verify that someone is certified and what do I need before I contact such organization?

 

• If the individual is saying they are an International Certified Vocational Evaluator (ICVE), you go to the College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals (CVRP) web site public registry at https://cvrp.net/resources/public-registry/, select the certification and put in their name. 

• If the individual is saying that they are a Certified Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CVE), you go to the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) site and go to Confirm Certification at https://crccertification.com/public/locate-a-professional/, select the certification and put in their name. 

• You can request that the individual provide you with a copy of their certification and resume; depending on your reason for searching.

 

Where can I find a Certified Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CVE) or International Certified Vocational Evaluator (ICVE) in my state, where can I find one? 

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• VECAP refers individuals to the College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals https://cvrp.net/ as the entity that maintains that ICVE credential and the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification https://crccertification.com/ as the entity that offers the CVE credential.

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Can VECAP connect me to members that offer vocational evaluation services in my area? Or I need a vocational evaluation. Can you do them?

• As a professional membership association, VECAP does not perform evaluations, endorse services or make referrals.  However, VECAP home office vecapoffice@gmail.com can send your contact information upon your request out to VECAP members from your state as available, and ask them to contact you so that you may make an informed choice about services.

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What is the ICVE and what does it mean?

• The ICVE, International Certified Vocational Evaluator, is a professional certification that assures a practitioner has the specialized skills and expertise to conduct all levels of vocational assessment including comprehensive careerassessment/vocational evaluation. Although International is in the name and the credential can be used for practice outside of the United States, it is recognized in the U.S. as the premier credential in the field due to its rigorous standards. The ICVE requires educational and experiential background, peer review of professional reports, and successful passage of an examination of content knowledge to earn the credential. The ICVE is administered by the College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals (CVRP) https://cvrp.net/new-applicants/icve-study-guide/?lang=usa.

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Can you send me my ICVE certification?

• VECAP does not manage or house ICVE certifications, but you can contact the College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals (CVRP) directly at https://cvrp.net/us/  or 4 Cataraqui St., Suite 310 Kingston, ON K7K 1Z7 email: info@cvrp.ca T. 613-507-8847

 

 

​Where can I get certified as an evaluator?

 

• Go to the College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals (CVRP) at https://cvrp.net/our-credentials/icve/?lang=usa for information on obtaining certification as an International Certified Vocational Evaluator (ICVE)-VECAP endorsed certification

 

• Go to the CRCC: CVE-Certification - CRCC COMMISSION ON REHABILITATION COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION (crccertification.com)

 

My membership expired, what do I do now?

• Memberships auto-renew until you cancel. If you haven’t signed up for auto-renewal already, please click on the box, “Professional Renewal” on the “Join Today” page: https://www.vecap.org/plans-pricing

 

How do I change my membership portal username?

• Email: vecapoffice@gmail.com

 

Why am I not getting VECAP communications?

• Check your junk or spam boxes

• Add WIX and VECAP email addresses to your contact list to ensure you receive them in your inbox

 

How can I access VECAP journal?

• This is a membership benefit, once you join, you will have access to all VECAP journals

 

​How can I apply to student membership fund?

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