Opening Session

Welcome!

This event was sponsored by Minnesota Career and Technical Education at MnSCU with funds from the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 2006.

- Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System- JoAnn Simser, State Director for Career Technical Education- Century College- Lancer Catering Services

Thank you very much!

This event was sponsored by Minnesota Career and Technical Education at MnSCU with funds from the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 2006.

• John O’Brien, Sr. Vice Chancellor, Academic and Student Affairs at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

• Yingfah Thao, MN Programs of Study & MN Career Pathways

• Denise Felder, ISEEK• Michele Jersak and Randy LaFoy, GPS LifePlan

Welcome and Introductions

George Ponders Career Options

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LCggmsCXk4&feature=share&list=RD2LCggmsCXk4

Workshop Objectives• Participants are knowledgeable in using online

tools for career guidance.• Participants feel more confident using and

possibly training others in their communities.• Participants are able to develop an action plan

at their school, college, or other organization.• Participants will gain a deeper understanding of

how these free online career tools intersect and connect.

Your Suite of Free Online Tools for Career Guidance

Why Become a Certified MN Career Tools Associate?

Minnesota Faces a Growing Skills Gap:MN Jobs Requiring Education Beyond High School

8“All Hands on Deck” Governor's Workforce Development Council, 2011 Policy Advisory. Pie Charts from the Sandbox Group presentation.

Why Online Career Based Tools?

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines communication technology as “connection by way of "radio, television, wire, satellite, or cable."

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Today’s jobs require DIGITAL LITERACY more and more every day.

1. 96% of working American use communication technology* everyday.

2. 62% use the Internet as integral to their work.

3. High speed internet access and online skills are critical for seeking, applying for, and getting jobs.

Source: Digital Literacy Fact Sheet, US Dept. of Commerce, 5/13/2011 - Slide from the Sandbox Group presentation.

Why Become a Certified MN Career Tools Associate?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXyCECMxhOs

How to Find Your Element

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDhhIghXxfo

Break-out Sessions