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Coaching Pathway Program


We have exciting news! We’ve got a wonderful opportunity for Coaching for Everyone (CFE) alumni. The International Coaching Federation Washington State Chapter’s (ICFWA) Coaching Pathway Program (CPP) is offering 10 spots to CFE alumni who’ve completed their coaching training a pathway towards their ICF certification through opportunities to accumulate coaching hours that count as 'paid,' continuing education, mentoring, and peer learning. 

Navigating the path from after graduating from a coaching program to obtaining an ICF certification can be challenging for everyone. ICFWA is committed to equity, belonging, and sustainable diversity through social justice action, and we aim to help BIPOC coaches navigate that post-training journey with a pilot program. 

WHO IS THIS OPPORTUNITY FOR?

   

WHAT WILL YOU GET IF YOU ARE A PARTICIPANT?
  • Up to 22 to 26 coaching hours that count as 'paid' for ICF certification purposes
  • Opportunity to engage in peer learning circles and receive mentor coaching 
  • A complimentary one-year membership to ICF and ICFWA as their local chapter
  • Access to ICFWA programs and resources for continuing education and resource credits
  • Access to a nurturing community at ICFWA
WHAT WILL YOU COMMIT TO AS A PARTICIPANT?
  • A two-hour orientation in May/June
  • A motivational/development interview with a mentor coach 
  • Completing three cycles of reciprocal peer coaching, paid for by ICFWA – each cycle consists of 6-8 weeks of weekly coaching
  • Completing coaching sessions offered through ICFWA’s University Partnerships Coaching Program
  • Being an ambassador for the Coaching Pathway Program 
  • Proactively participating in ICFWA and ICF global events 
  • Co-creating a supportive community alongside other CPP participants 

HOW WILL YOU SELECT PARTICIPANTS? 

We’ll select CPP participants based on the following criteria:

  • You must identify as BIPOC and have completed your coaching training program through CFE before January 31, 2023
  • At least 5 to 8 years of professional experience, with a minimum of 1 to 3 years of leadership experience
  • Your application statement describing: a) your equity and belonging journey; b) ways in which you have committed to racial equity and social justice action in your personal and professional life; c) how you envision participating and giving back to your community, the BIPOC coaching community, and/or the ICF Washington State and coaching community at large
  • Demonstrated commitment to pursuing your ICF ACC or PCC credentials
** Being local to Washington state and having financial and other hardships will be considered, but are not determining factors for selection

WHEN AND HOW CAN YOU APPLY?

The application deadline is April 7, 2023. Submit your application by clicking below. We’ll announce the 10 CPP participants May. The program starts in May/June and runs for 9-12 months. 

We can’t wait to hear from you. Good luck!