Development program could aid civilians with career goals Published Jan. 11, 2007 By Steve McBride Air Force Materiel Command Logistics Directorate WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- With January signaling the beginning of a new year, resolutions tend to become a topic of discussion. Some of the more common ones include exercising more, eating healthier foods, and planning a better budget. How many civilians in Air Force Materiel Command discuss resolutions regarding their careers? Since resolutions typically address an area for improvement, AFMC's work force might consider making a resolution that could potentially further their career goals. An existing tool that AFMC workers can tap into is the Civilian Career Development Program - Maintenance, or CCDP-Mx. It provides a roadmap of opportunities regarding the development of the Air Force's civilian workforce. According to Ellen Griffith, the Logistics Directorate's Depot Operations chief at Headquarters AFMC, leaders will always be in demand and the Air Force maintenance community is no different. "There are currently numerous outstanding civilian leaders throughout the maintenance arena that contribute on a daily basis to meeting Air Force needs," said Ms Griffith. "But the fact is, we need to maintain this strong foundation by growing the leadership trust of tomorrow today." A detailed CCDP-Mx brochure was created to meet that need. It provides avenues to consider as civilians examine their 2007 career goals. A closer look at the CCDP-Mx brochure may benefit those interested in the following: > Encouragement to seek out training, education, career broadening, mentoring, and civic/professional activities > Consideration for cross-functional movement > Priming for leadership position > Access to guides and resources to help along the way The CCDP-Mx brochure is available for downloading at https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/ASPs/CoP/OpenCoP.asp?Filter=MC-LG-00-58. For AFMC employees at an air logistics center, the information is also available via the depot maintenance training office.