Texas Workforce Commission A Useable Resource

Have a better understanding of our tutorial services. Know how to book an online training session. See a sample of what you and your colleagues can learn in a training session. Have a better understanding of our other outreach services available. Objectives for Today

We: Had difficulty meeting the needs of our audience Needed a new approach If you have… Access to a computer, wifi connection, and an invitation We can help! A New Way to Learn

Platform for online tutorials Real-time demos and Q&A All sessions recorded and posted online Always FREE Adobe Connect

Want to know how to use Texas CARES? Let’s take a look. Sneak Peek

Finding Occupation Data Start here:

Enter the World of Work

Click on Occupation Info

Let’s Research Welders

Be Specific

A Lot of Options

Tab 1- A Closer Look Job Descriptions and Significant Points

Tab 2- A Closer Look Education/Training Requirements and Programs of Study

Tab 3- A Closer Look Abilities, Knowledge, Skills, Activities and Certifications

Tab 4-A Closer Look Daily Tasks

Tab 5-A Closer Look Work Values, ie: Support, Creativity, Independence, etc.

Tab 6-A Closer Look A lot of Labor Market Data, ie: Wages, Openings, Turnover, etc.

Don’t Forget Regional Info Ensure the information students collect is relevant to them

Want to Weld in the Gulf Coast? The data will change

You Have Many Options Explore as much as you want/need!

Help students research/explore career options. Career Counseling/Advising. Connecting career interests to college/ post- secondary training options. Use the tool as part of your career exploration curriculum. How to Use this Information

Live demos. Conducted in real-time, not screen shots. Open for Q&A’s during and after all trainings. Have sizable participation potential. Are FREE All Training Sessions are:

Determine needs and participation. Contact us. Log in. I T ’ S REALLY THAT EASY How to Get a Tutorial

Our Audiences: o Students o Parents o Teachers o Counselors o CTE Staff and Administrators Our Other Presentations/ Trainings

Our Presentation Styles: o Classroom o Assemblies Gym Auditorium Cafeteria o In-Service o Conference breakouts o Career Fair/Career Day How We Deliver Information

Presentation Topics by Audience For students and parents: o Career exploration o Labor market data and statistics o Workforce realities o What employers want o College selection process o Employability skills o How to find a job, get a job, and keep a job o HB 5 endorsement options and career connections o Showcase of resources (and how to use them)

For teachers, counselors, CTE Staff & Admin: o Showcase of resources (and how to use them) o Labor market data and statistics o Practical application of data o How to use data for program development o Talking to students about workforce realities o Teaching employability skills o Career exploration with students o HB5 endorsement options and career/education connections More Audience Topics

All presentations can be altered to: o Combine more than one topic o Present to multiple classes o Present to a mixed audience o Present during or after regular school hours o Presentation format and/or collaborative exercises o Narrow topics to region o Hands-on training/ resource demos o Co-present with partners Modifications

Contact us Several weeks ahead Travel approval required W E NEED TO KNOW Date and time Location Description of intended audience Approximate number in attendance Your ISD/ ESC Region # Sounds Appealing?

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Follow this link: entations.asp Or go to the Counselor/Teacher section of the LMCI website at o First resource link on the left Webinar Update Information Summer Hiatus HWOL (Help Wanted On Line) tutorial video Webinar topic ideas Want the Archived Webinars?

Contact information Michelle Flatt Education Specialist Texas Workforce Commission Lorena Knight (Lori) Education Specialist Texas Workforce Commission What questions do you have?

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