Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE)
The CVE credential indicates specialized expertise in vocational evaluation, including standardized testing, work sample assessment, situational assessment, and interpretation of aptitudes, interests, and work behaviors for vocational recommendation.
Issued by
Requirements
- Master's degree in a relevant field
- Documented supervised experience in vocational evaluation
- Passing score on the CVE examination
- Continuing education for renewal
Admissibility
CVE-supported opinions are accepted when grounded in validated assessment instruments and accepted vocational methodology. The CVE was originally established by the Commission on Certification of Work Adjustment and Vocational Evaluation Specialists (CCWAVES) and has been maintained by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) since 2009.
KWVRS experts holding CVE
- Daniel Wolstein, Ph.D. - CEO & President
- Matthew R. Putts, Ph.D. - Chief of Vocational Services
- Christopher Skerritt, M.Ed., MBA - Chief of Economic Services
- Kristina Fredericksen-Koleck - Vocational Rehabilitation Expert
- Logan Patterson, M.A. - Vocational Rehabilitation Expert
- Paul J. Bourgeois, Ph.D. - Vocational Rehabilitation Expert & Life Care Planner
CVE by state
- CVE in Connecticut
- CVE in Delaware
- CVE in Maine
- CVE in Maryland
- CVE in Massachusetts
- CVE in New Hampshire
- CVE in New Jersey
- CVE in New York
- CVE in Pennsylvania
- CVE in Rhode Island
- CVE in Vermont
- CVE in Alabama
- CVE in Arkansas
- CVE in Florida
- CVE in Georgia
- CVE in Kentucky
- CVE in Louisiana
- CVE in Mississippi
- CVE in North Carolina
- CVE in South Carolina
- CVE in Tennessee
- CVE in Virginia
- CVE in West Virginia
- CVE in Illinois
- CVE in Indiana
- CVE in Iowa
- CVE in Kansas
- CVE in Michigan
- CVE in Minnesota
- CVE in Missouri
- CVE in Nebraska
- CVE in North Dakota
- CVE in Ohio
- CVE in Oklahoma
- CVE in South Dakota
- CVE in Wisconsin
- CVE in Alaska
- CVE in Arizona
- CVE in California
- CVE in Colorado
- CVE in Hawaii
- CVE in Idaho
- CVE in Montana
- CVE in Nevada
- CVE in New Mexico
- CVE in Oregon
- CVE in Texas
- CVE in Utah
- CVE in Washington
- CVE in Wyoming
- CVE in District of Columbia
- CVE in Puerto Rico
- CVE in U.S. Virgin Islands
- CVE in Guam
- CVE in American Samoa
- CVE in Northern Mariana Islands
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the CVE differ from the CRC?
The CRC is broader rehabilitation counseling certification; the CVE is focused specifically on vocational evaluation, including standardized testing and work sample assessment. Many experts hold both credentials.
Is the CVE recognized in federal court testimony?
Yes. CVE-supported vocational opinions, like CRC-supported opinions, have been accepted in federal court when grounded in accepted methodology.
References
- CRCC - CVE CertificationOrganization
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