Roundtable Sessions
Sessions and speakers are subject to change.
Session I
Tuesday 10:15 am - 11:15 am
This presentation will focus on skills in the area of teambuilding that are necessary for success in the workplace. These will include group dynamics, self concept, problem solving, communication skills, and leadership skills. The mode of delivery will be hands-on and small group instruction where participants will be able to engage in interactive learning along with processing events that have links to the workplace. Repeats as Concurrent 116.
Brian Kenney, Transition Coordinator, Special Education, Wisconsin Dells High School, Wisconsin Dells, WI
R24 Building Your Future [H]
Preparing students for life after high school is not easy, but it is a vital component of a student’s education. The authors of Building Your Future and What’s Next will share ideas on how to develop a curriculum that prepares students for life after high school. Activities and projects addressing a student’s options for career choices, the acquisition of skills to obtain and retain employment, independent living skills, and time management will be presented.
Heidi Retzer, LD Specialist/Transition Coordinator, and Dan Heisdorf, LD Specialist, Campbellsport High School, Campbellsport, WI
R26 Who Are Career Development Facilitators...and What Do They Do? [All]
Carol Kronholm, Independent Consultant, Anoka Ramsey Community College Encore Institute, Andover, MN, and Lynelle Clary, Career Advisor, Employment & Training Association, Madison, WI
R27 Welding Lab Collaboration Meets Community Needs [H, P, A]
This presentation will focus on the collaboration between Wautoma Area School District, Fox Valley Technical College, Cap Services Fresh Start Program, and several community partners. These entities have worked together to create a state-of-the-art welding lab in Wautoma where high school students and adults are trained to meet the needs of local and statewide businesses. The ground level initiators of the project as well as two successful graduates of the program will share their experiences.
Carol May, Interim Dean, Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WI; and Cheryl Wuyts, Alternative Education Teacher, Wautoma High School, Wautoma, WI
R28 Teaching Career and Life Planning in the Classroom [P]
This presentation will offer information that can be used by attendees to help develop a career class. Discussion includes the development and evaluation of a current course offering in the University of Wisconsin Colleges. Repeats as Concurrent 143.
Jennifer Foley, Program Manager, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, WI; Bobbie Boettcher, Student Services Coordinator, University of Wisconsin-Baraboo, Baraboo, WI; and Chris Beloin, Student Services Coordinator, University of Wisconsin-Washington County, West Bend, WI
R29 Neither College, Nor the Military? Alternatives to Traditional Pathways [H, P]
Young people are often caught leaving high school with no college plans and few career prospects, making military service an attractive alternative. But military service is not an appropriate career pathway for everyone. Learn how to be an effective advocate for students who are being recruited, and pick up some invaluable tips for providing counsel on career options to non-college bound youth. Repeats as Concurrent 165.
Janine Schwab, Assistant Program Coordinator, National Youth and Militarism Program, American Friends Service Committee, Philadelphia, PA
R30 Lead to Succeed: Exploring Careers Through Service Learning [H, P]
Research shows that students who engage in service learning develop stronger career goals and are more likely to pursue and complete postsecondary education. In this interactive presentation, participants will learn about Lead to Succeed, a Pre-College program being implemented through the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha for secondary and postsecondary students that is focused on leadership development through service learning projects. Participants will have the chance to share their own ideas for service learning projects and participate in hands-on activities that will get them started.
Karin Gratz, Educational Consultant, CommUNITY Connections Consulting, Milwaukee, WI; and James Boling, PreCollege Program Coordinator, University of Wisconsin-Waukesha, Waukesha, WI
R31 Early Inspiration: First-Year Strategies [H, P]
Because the first year of college is so crucial in determining a student’s collegiate goals, strategies used during, and even before, the first year can be significant in helping students develop a realistic career focus. At Penn State Hazelton, several campus entities are combined to facilitate the process. Beginning with the student’s first formal visit, emphasis is placed on helping the student make a successful transition to the postsecondary level, and using the first year to clearly define a career path. This roundtable presentation seeks to engage other postsecondary as well as secondary participants in sharing creative ideas and best practices related to successful career development during, and before, the first year of college.
Judith O’Donnell, Coordinator of Advising Services, Penn State University, Hazelton, PA
R32 Vocational Implications for Students and Adults with Hidden Disabilities [All]
This presentation will identify hidden disabilities in students and adults and share strategies to accommodate them, ensuring their personal and professional growth.
Linda Larson Schlitz, Employment and Training Counselor, Department of Workforce Development, Wausau, WI
Tuesday 11:30 am - 12:45 pm
R51 Career Resources: Get Them, Use Them, and Keep Them! [All]
Whether we have just begun career exploration or are veteran navigators, we all need more resources and tools for our clients…and for ourselves. The presenter, a seasoned GCDF, will offer more people to meet and places to go to assist you in serving your audience, their needs, and maybe yours, too.
Peter Vandenbergh, Global Career Development Facilitator, C.L.O.S.E.R., Chicago, IL
R52 ACE High School: School That Suits You [H, P]
When Rockford Public Schools was approached by industry leaders to help fill a pipeline with qualified workers, the district responded by opening the Academic Career Education High School (ACE). See and hear how unique scheduling and business principles have been implemented in this high school setting. In addition, you will have a chance to meet a teacher, student, and parent from ACE. Repeats as Concurrent 11.
Michael Cermak, Principal, ACE High School, Rockford, IL
R23 Teambuilding for Success at Work [H, P, A]
With the increasing need for qualified individuals to assist students and adults develop lifelong career development and employability skills, the number of Career Development Facilitators (CDFs) is growing nationwide. This session will address the process of becoming a certified CDF through the Center for Credentialing and Education. You will talk with recent CDF graduates about the course requirements, curriculum, and how this certification can help you reach your personal and professional goals. Repeats as Roundtable 128.
Session II
R53 Green Jobs in Wisconsin: Solution to Economic Woes? [H, P, A]
As Wisconsin faces a wave of grim employment news, will green jobs be one of the economic boosts our state needs? Come learn about the green economy, and its potential to change current employment trends. We will share results of a green employer survey on hiring needs, desired experience and ideal education/training for jobs in the green economy.
Katia Albright, Career and Educational Counselor, Adult and Student Services Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison
R54 College Step-by-Step [M, H]
College Step-by-Step offers a full range of free resources to help you guide more students along the path to college. The four steps--Prepare, Plan, Apply, and Decide--simplify a daunting topic into a manageable, easy-to-follow plan so students can get into college and succeed. This easy-to-use, free resource can help you show students how to prepare for and choose a college, as well as apply for admission and financial aid.
Darlene Russell, Outreach Consultant, Outreach Access and Awareness, Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation, Madison, WI
R55 Pictures Are Worth 1,000 Words [M, H, P, A]
This session will introduce Picture Your Career, a computerized picture inventory. This program, used at the presenter’s technology center, helps all students better understand and explore careers. It is just one of a few programs that show students job activities rather than just having them read text, making it especially helpful for special education students or those with limited reading skills. Participants will learn about the program and receive sample career pathway and career cluster reports.
Phyllis Nelson, Counselor and Educational Resources Developer, Van Buren Technology Center and Pathway Pals, Benton Harbor, MI
R56 Helping At-Risk Students: The Big Problem of Low Retention Rates [H, P, A]
This presentation will focus on practical ways to improve student retention rates using recent research that identifies factors associated with students who are at risk of dropping out of their education program. These factors are discussed in terms of a holistic approach to understanding retention issues and what interventions may exist to address them. Theories and best practices will be presented with time for participant discussion, and emphasis will be placed on application. Handouts include notes for the content, references, and discussion guides for participant interaction. Repeats as Concurrent 117.
David Wood, President, Retention Services, TypeFocus Internet, Victoria, Canada
R57 Student Entrepreneurship [H]
This session will showcase the potential for learning when high school students learn to write a business plan and operate a business in the school building. In this model, students own and operate a business for a term/semester, completing the business cycle from start-up to dissolving of assets. Students become empowered in the class and get hands-on experience as several student-owned businesses operate simultaneously.
Steve Verdon, Business Teacher, and Deb Hall, English Teacher, Davenport West High School, Davenport, IA
R58 Developing an e-Portfolio Process [M]
This roundtable discussion will focus on the process of creating a school-wide career portfolio process. The team will discuss its plans to implement a career e-portfolio system in the 2009-2010 school year at the School of Enterprise Marketing Charter School. Discussion will include: selecting the right planning team, developing a career curriculum, piloting the plan, developing an advisement system, and training staff.
Joe Pomrening, Principal and School-to-Work Coordinator, Jennifer Bruce, Guidance Counselor, Colleen Berry-Seaholm, Social Studies Instructor, and Missy Porath, SEM Lead Project Instructor, New London High School, New London, WI
R59 Planning a “Worthwhile” Institute Day That Staff Looks Forward to Attending [E, M, H, P]
In DuPage County, the last Friday in February is designated as Countywide Institute Day. All K-12 staff as well as career and technical education teachers have the opportunity to attend this event designed to meet their professional development needs and provide professional resources. This successful event has been held for seven years, and over 170 counselors attend each year. In this session, participants will learn how this day is planned and structured to provide a positive experience for all staff, and discover how planning a similar event can be done in their own area. Repeats as Concurrent 114.
Sue Doser, Partnership Coordinator, DuPage Area Partnerships for College and Career Success, Addison, IL and Cindy Langemack, Coordinator, DuPage Regional Office of Education, Wheaton, IL
Tuesday 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
R77 It’s an Industry Viewpoint: Connecting to the K-Grade 5 Set [E]
Giving elementary students information on career awareness and exploration introduces them to the concept of some day having a career. Learn how the Home Builders Institute made talking to K-Grade 5 students about the Architecture and Construction Career Cluster fun using an innovative approach that addresses their developmental needs. Discussion includes strategies for peaking students’ interest by talking about their best traits, and providing food for thought by challenging students to make a plan. The Home Builders Institute is the Cluster Leader for the Architecture and Construction Career Cluster. Repeats as Concurrent 17.
C. Deanna Lewis, Manager for Career Services, Home Builders Institute, Washington, DC
R78 Personal Pathways and Career Academies [M, H]
The implementation of personal pathways in South Carolina has enabled this district to develop four career academies aligned with the sixteen national career clusters, and has redefined how career development is addressed with all students. Through multiple career assessments, continual career guidance planning, and a new, innovative online planning system, students are better able to set goals and prepare for their future. This session highlights how personal pathways can be incorporated into a comprehensive career development program. Repeats as Concurrent 119.
Rick Kalk, Director of Career Education, Spartanburg Public Schools, Duncan, SC
R79 The Wisconsin Comprehensive School Counseling Program Model: A Paradigm Shift [E, M, H, P]
The Wisconsin Comprehensive School Counseling Program Model positions school counselors as program facilitators, and partners them with their communities and other professional educators to improve student achievement and ensure student success. The presentation will include an overview of the model and its components, and provide an understanding of the positive impact that the implementation of the model has on students, their families, and their futures. Repeats as Concurrent 18.
Judith Kuse, School Counseling Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Madison, WI; and Pamela Hilleshiem-Setz, Director, CESA #5, Portage, WI
R80 The Career Readiness Certificate: A National Skills Standard [H, P, A]
Economic development is based on the trainability of the workforce. The Careers Readiness Certificate (CRC) is a portable skills credential, based on three WorkKeysâ assessments, that provides a standard of skills certification to demonstrate the trainability of potential and incumbent workers. Many employers use the CRC as a pre-screening standard, and employees know exactly what skills they need to get a job. The CRC Consortium was started in 2004 and now consists of 46 states. Learn about the CRC’s history, the CRC Consortium, and how the credential is being used by employers, schools, and colleges. Repeats as Concurrent 19.
Session III
Katherine DeRosear, Workforce Policy Advisor, Worldwide Interactive Network, Kingston, TN
R81 Parents as Partners in Career Planning [H, P]
Through the Parents as Partners in Career Planning program, the Career Development Services Department of Waukesha County Technical College offers three unique workshops designed to help students begin the process of developing a career plan. Parents attend with their children and become active participants in their sons' and daughters' career development. The purpose of this session is to share the activities and tools used in these workshops. The objective is for educators in attendance to use the information and resources provided in developing their own parent workshops and programs that embrace all levels of parental involvement from the slightly supportive to helicopter parents. Repeats as Concurrent 162.
John Pritchett, Career Counselor, Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee, WI
R82 Academy of Careers in Education [H]
This presentation will look at a four-year program at Socorro High School in El Paso, TX, for students interested in educational careers. The Academy of Careers in Education is a block (school-within-a-school) that provides a four-year sequencing of courses specific to becoming an educator. The junior and senior year students are teacher interns at local elementary and middle schools two days a week. Participants will leave with increased awareness of the possibility of incorporating a similar program in their own schools. Repeats as Concurrent 166.
Marie Cox, Teacher, Family and Consumer Sciences, Socorro High School, and Dahlia Acosta, Instructional Specialist, Socorro Independent School District, El Paso, TX
R83 Transgendered Individuals’ Work Experience: Perceived Barriers, Discrimination, and Self Efficacy [P, A]
This qualitative study examined transgendered individuals’ perceived barriers to careers surrounding their gender transition. Participants were asked about the types of careers that they perceived as attainable after coming out at work. Several individuals were fired after disclosing their gender orientation and described barriers to obtaining another career. Other participants had positive work experiences, felt more effective at work, and perceived less barriers. Every participant indicated that their gender identity hindered career opportunities.
Stephanie Budge, Doctoral Student, Esther Tebbe, Research Assistant, and Kimberly Howard, Assistant Professor, Counseling Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
R84 Apprenticeship: The Other Four-Year Degree [H, P, A]
Apprenticeship continues to grow as a route for career entry. Apprenticeship programs are being developed for many occupations that previously were attainable only through academic degrees and in many industries where informal training previously dominated. Learn more about recent trends in apprenticeship, what kinds of clients are most open to this form of career entry, and where clients can learn about apprenticeship openings.
Laurence Shatkin, Senior Product Developer, JIST Publishing, Inc., Titusville, NJ and Carrie Schneider, Graduate Student, Department of Counseling Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
R85 Mosinee High School’s Career Academy Program [H, P]
Mosinee High School's Career Academy Program (CAP) is a comprehensive integrated program designed to provide high school students with the tools necessary for making educated and informed decisions about their future. Programs such as the 8 to 9 Freshmen Orientation Program, CAP homerooms, Careers in Action Day, and the senior exit interview and portfolio review are key components of the CAP program. Repeats as Concurrent 21.
Dennis Flathom, School-to Career Coordinator, and James DeBroux, Principal, Mosinee High School, Mosinee, WI
R86 Having a Career While Working at Home [A]
While the working at home population is large, counselors need to use a systematic approach to assist clients who are making the decision to work at home. This session will discuss statistics, rationale, client characteristics, and options. It will be a hands-on session using scenarios to illustrate some of the issues that various types of clients face. Repeats as Concurrent 169.
Session IV
Tuesday 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
R100 Promoting the Effectiveness of Individualized Learning Plans: Improving Workforce Transitions for Students with Disabilities [M, H]
R101 Career Planning Scale: Assessing and Teaching Career Planning [All]
Career maturity is a person’s readiness to deal with the career planning process and cope with the current tasks involved in career planning. This presentation introduces the Career Planning Scale (CPS), an assessment designed to help people explore and nurture career maturity with their clients and students. The CPS mirrors the career planning process and allows career counselors to quickly gather information about how prepared people are for developing a career plan. Repeats as Concurrent 13.
John Liptak, Associate Director, Experiential Learning and Career Services, Radford University, Radford, VA
R102 Teaching Students with Disabilities to be Self-Advocates [M, H, P]
This session will focus on a pilot project being conducted throughout Wisconsin. This project utilizes an online curriculum combined with direct instruction to teach advocacy skills to students who are preparing for postsecondary education. Students will be on hand to discuss the class, and the pros and cons of teaching self advocacy at the high school level will also be discussed. Repeats as Concurrent 14.
Lisa Hebgen, Support Services, Southwest Technical College, Fennimore, WI
R103 Entrepreneurship: Beyond the Lemonade Stand [P, A]
Many people dream of owning their own business. While growth in entrepreneurship is rising, there is little information available for clients to determine whether they have the skills, values, and/or personality for this career. Attend this session to learn how a career reflection guide can help clients evaluate their knowledge and readiness for owning their own business. This guide gives counselors resources to work with clients as they explore the feasibility of becoming an entrepreneur. Repeats as Concurrent 42.
Kimberly Reitter, Director of Career Services, and Marian Dorna, Career Counselor, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
R104 Managing Your Work in the New Work Dynamic [All]
Chaos and constant change characterize today’s work dynamic in the Information Era–the polar opposite to the Industrial Era to which we are accustomed. Moving into the new era has been challenging. This session will clarify shifts in expectations we need to make in order to match the realities and demands of the Information Era, and highlights the behavior shifts that occur naturally from there. Learn how to thrive in your work in this new work dynamic. Repeats as Concurrent 138.
Kathy Harris, President, and Ethel Kozliner, Vice President, Jobmatics, Ontario, Canada
R105 Assess for Success [M, H, P, A]
Everything in life centers around measurement: money, travel, time, age, weight, volume, temperature, stock indexes—the list is endless. Yet, our experience has been that most people do not have a personal measurement strategy to help improve their lives or establish their career path and purpose. An appropriate assessment/measurement strategy can offer amazing clarity, direction, freedom, and release to individuals, teams, and organizations. Participants will learn why and how every professional or department should implement an assessment strategy with their constituents. You will discover that not all are created equal and what to look for in assessments to best serve your needs. Repeats as Concurrent 160.
Ken Keis, President and CEO, Consulting Resource Group International, Inc., Abbotsford, Canada
This presentation will discuss strategies for helping students with disabilities and their families effectively use individualized learning plans to prepare for making effective school-to-work transitions. Many states are using individualized learning plans to help students establish graduation and postsecondary plans. Recently individualized learning plans have been expanded to incorporate career and workforce development curriculum that align closely with helping students develop and document acquisition of the 21st Century skills needed to prepare for entering the world of work. Repeats as Concurrent 40.
Jennifer Kemp, Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Department of Labor, Washington, DC; and Sean Roy, Project Director, Transition and Workforce Partnerships, PACER Center, Bloomington, MN
R106 Powered Up Wisconsin: How Business Partners “Partner” with Educators [H, P, A]
See how business initiated this group! Powered Up is a Wisconsin business-school partnership project, dedicated to increasing awareness of Information Technology (IT) careers in the 21st century. Initiated by businesses in 1999, the program has grown to include 10 schools and 12 businesses currently working together to provide IT career information to students. Learn how this group offers a wide range of school support, including job shadowing, mock interviewers for student interviews, hiring youth apprenticeship students, and even offering a teachers’ graduate class held at business sites.
Teresa Drabenstadt, Sr. Manager, Internal Audit, CUNA Mutual Group, Madison, WI, and Monica Butler, School-to-Career Coordinator, Waunakee High School, Waunakee, WI
R107 Adults in Transition [P, A]
This presentation will provide information about Adults in Transition, a five-week series, presented by College of DuPage at WorkNet DuPage, for individuals undecided about career direction.
Janet Rand, Career Specialist, College of DuPage, Lisle, IL
R108 Manufacture Your Future: Project GRILL [M, H, P, A]
Project GRILL is a Sheboygan County program that brings together high schools, Lakeshore Technical College, and local manufacturing companies. The project pairs high school teams with a corporate partner for the task of building a functional charcoal grill. One project goal is to improve the image of manufacturing through exposing community, educators, students, and parents to the diverse career opportunities available locally. Discussion includes: the importance of technical education, manufacturing occupations, employment rates, project management, and soft skills. Repeats as Concurrent 20.
Karla Zahn, Administrator of Student Development, and Sara Greenwood, High School Liaison, Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland, WI
Wednesday 9:45 am - 11:00 am
R125 Bridging Secondary and Postsecondary Career Pathways through an Online Environment [M, H, P, A]
This session will outline a statewide endeavor to take career development education to the next level by bridging the gap between middle/high schools and postsecondary institutions. The effort uses a series of online web sites designed by the Tennessee Board of Regents and the Department of Education Career and Technical Education Department to address the lack of career education and preparation among the state’s secondary institutions. Participants will receive information on this cutting-edge technology, as well as ideas for collaboration among agencies, workforce development issues, career clusters, and lifelong career development. Repeats as Concurrent 43.
Callie Wise, Trainer, Tennessee Board of Regents, Nashville, TN
Session V
R127 Internships: Learning in Community Places [H]
Participants will explore the key elements needed for sound academic internships including: reviewing what needs to be in place before students leave the building; identifying suitable internship learning sites; structuring internships; writing curriculum and designing school-based support; and discussing the predictable stages of an internship and how to handle problems. Repeats as Concurrent 70.
Joan McLachlan, Director, Internship Quest, Centerville, MA
R128 Who Are Career Development Facilitators...and What Do They Do? [All]
Ann Haase Kehl, WISE Program Coordinator, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Brian McMahon, Placement Coordinator, Operation Fresh Start, Madison, WI
With the increasing need for qualified individuals to assist students and adults develop lifelong career development and employability skills, the number of Career Development Facilitators (CDFs) is growing nationwide. This session will address the process of becoming a certified CDF through the Center for Credentialing and Education. You will talk with recent CDF graduates about the course requirements, curriculum, and how this certification can help you reach your personal and professional goals. Repeats as Roundtable 26.
R129 Education for Career Advancement [P, A]
In today's highly competitive and demanding work environment, a key component to a successful employee's career advancement is having the desired degree and essential workplace skills. However, this is not enough for success in 2009! Employees must seek additional certificates of training, be integral team players, and work toward becoming a pivotal employee in a changing environment that promotes a culture of learning and increased social responsibility.
Alan Capelle, Director, Steve Stein, Lead Faulty Member, and Margaret Vaughan, Professor, Upper Iowa University, Madison, WI
R130 Wisconsin Business World [H]
Wisconsin Business World is designed to provide high school students and educators from across the state with an experience that demonstrates the value of business and economics education. This unique program offers a better understanding of, and appreciation for, the free enterprise system in which we live. A program of the Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Business World was started in 1982 and has affected the lives of over 13,000 students and 2,500 teachers from across the state. Repeats as Concurrent 140.
Steve Benzschawel, Program Director, Business World, Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Madison, WI
R131 Using Database Management to Plan for the Future [M, H, P]
Join the presenter to learn how Birmingham City Schools have improved student engagement and effective career planning through the use of an administrative database management system. With this system, users are able to review individual and aggregate data while facilitating communication between educators, students, and parents; access the data and resources they need to make real time program decisions; customize student portfolios; and more. Repeats as Concurrent 161.
Sallie Lawrence, Special Populations Counselor, Birmingham City Schools, Birmingham, AL
R132 Career Programs & Service Learning: Building a Bridge [H, P, A]
Are your students required to perform community service to graduate? Are these same students asking about opportunities for career exploration? Spend time at this roundtable exploring ways to bring these two together with new program ideas that satisfy the requirement for community service and the desire to learn about career pathways.
Kelly Kenny, Career Facilitator and Service Learning Facilitator, Oak Lawn Community High School, Oak Lawn, IL
R133 Explore a No-Cost Career Interest Program [H, P, A]
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program links nationally-normed skills and abilities results with student-identified interests. It offers a RIASEC-based interest inventory, a timed aptitude test, and support materials at no cost to schools.
Mike Varney, Regional Manager, ASVAB Career Exploration Program, Milwaukee, WI
R134 Professional Young Women’s Network [H, P, A]
Provide senior level female students with an exciting opportunity to learn necessary workplace skills through a mentoring relationship with professional women in your business community. Through this network, women business leaders meet monthly with students in a conference-style workshop to share relevant information about being successful in the world of work. Offering students this hands-on experience allows them to develop their own networking skills and gain confidence as they pursue their postsecondary plans. Repeats as Concurrent 41.
Susan Woodyatt, Division Coordinator, Art, Career and Technical Education, Bloom Trail High School, Chicago Heights, IL; Terri Winfree, Vice President, Community and Economic Development, Prairie State College, Chicago Heights, IL; and Debbie Cladis, Account Executive, Warehouse Direct Office Products, Mt. Prospect, IL
Wednesday 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
R148 Designing Career Curriculum Strategies to Promote 21st Century Workforce Readiness [All]
R149 Students Can Map Their Future…Even In Our Ever-Changing World! [M, H]
Van Buren County’s awesome “road map” themed Educational Development Plan workbook sets the stage for county-wide career guidance activities. Join the presenters and see how the booklet introduces this career guidance model, including career pathways and clusters. See a snap-shot tour of the technology center’s video and learn about the hands-on career activities for students in grades 8 and 10. A free workbook is provided to attendees. Repeats as Concurrent 66.
Robbyn Candelaria, Robert Smith, and Phyllis Nelson, Career Counselors, Van Buren Technology Center, Van Buren Intermediate School District, Lawrence, MI
R150 A Mentoring Program Linking High School Students with the Workforce [M, H, P, A]
This session will present the Reavis Mentoring Program which was developed through a year-long collaborative process involving business, educational, political, staff, parent, and student representatives. The mentoring program, which will link people from the workforce with Reavis students, includes group, one-to-one, and e-mentoring in its design. The goal of the program is to establish beneficial support and socialization relationships with professionals and workforce representatives in order to help students in many ways.
Larry Ehretsman, Guidance Counselor and Adjunct Professor, Reavis High School and St. Xavier University, Burbank, IL
R151 Making a Living in a Multicultural World [All]
Whether at work or play, on-the-go or stay-at-home, business or pleasure, we live in a multicultural world. Come share your experiences and resources. We have heard about the "implications" in the past...we must now move on to make "applications" in the present, looking toward the future.
Peter Vandenbergh, Global Career Development Facilitator, C.L.O.S.E.R., Chicago, IL
R152 A Resume Alone Won’t Get Students the Jobs They Want [H]
Businesses and colleges have identified the skills students need to possess. Now students have to “market” themselves and document their skills to stand out among the competition for college and job placement. Help students develop a student managed portfolio, mini-folio, attributes cards, personal brochure, and “leave behinds” to get them noticed and remembered. Repeats as Concurrent 168.
Diane Hodges, Retired CTE Administrator, Threshold Group, San Diego, CA
R153 Business Career Academy [H]
This session will explain the Business Career Academy at Davenport West High School. It will show the importance of developing relationships with your students and their community, the rigor of multidiscipline class curriculum, and the relevance of being able to compete in today’s marketplace and operating a student business. Repeats as Concurrent 89.
Steve Verdon, Business Teacher, and Deb Hall, English Teacher, Davenport West High School, Davenport, IA
R154 Who Am I? Where Am I Going? Student Self Awareness and Career Direction through Portfolio Development [M, H, P, A]
The process of creating a career portfolio may be even more valuable than the portfolio itself. Through a series of self assessments in portfolio development, students come to better understand themselves and can be more intentional with interviews and career choices. This session will outline the components of the required and successful portfolio program at Nichols College, in place since 2000. An extensive handout will be included and role plays will be used to emphasize learning. Repeats as Concurrent 98.
Dawn Sherman, Assistant Dean for Special Academic Programs, and Heather Maietta, Director of Career Services, Nichols College, Dudley, MA
R155 Business Students’ Perceptions of Professional Behavior in the Workplace [P, A]
A review of the literature indicates that faculty and employers view professional behavior and etiquette in the workplace as an important aspect to a person’s career. Although this is known to be an important topic, do students know the basic rules of etiquette and professionalism in the workplace? Being competent in one’s profession is extremely important, but if one doesn’t have manners or is professional, this can keep someone from advancing in their career.
Katherine Reynolds, Assistant Professor, College of Business, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
R156 Be Relevant! Connect Academics to Careers [M, H]
Core academics are vitally important but lack relevance for students when they’re taught without context to careers and the world at large. Stop by and dig up five quick and engaging strategies to help your students make connections between what they’re learning in your classroom and their future in the workforce.
Carrie Derner and Tiffany Sanderson, Relevant Classroom, Lincoln, NE
R157 Organizing a Job Fair for Your High School Students [H]
Learn the headaches and rewards of organizing your own high school job fair. With an ever increasing focus on career pathways and the transition to the Comprehensive School Counseling model, find out how organizing your own job fair might help reach students that may have gotten lost before. Repeats as Concurrent 163.
Warren Fischer, School Counselor, Kaukauna High School, Kaukauna, WI
Session VI
This presentation will describe career curriculum designed to promote effective workforce readiness skills using a combination of areas outlined in the Guideposts for Success, as well as research-based strategies for creating optimal learning environments. Guideposts for Success provides a research-based overview of the education and career development interventions that effectively prepare youth to enter the world of work. The presenters will explore how these strategies can be used to strengthen career programming in order to create optimal classroom learning environments. Repeats as Concurrent 159.
Joan L. Wills, Senior Policy Fellow, Center for Workforce Development, National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth, Washington, DC; and V. Scott Solberg, Ph. D., Associate Director of Research, Center on Education and Work, University of Wisconsin-Madison.