Career Development in the Postsecondary World Webcast Participants: Kristine Nowicki Dr. Patricia Stanley, Ed.D Linda Kobylarz Dawn C Sherman

National Career Development Guidelines Handbook Postsecondary Linda Kobylarz America’s Career Resource Network / National Training and Support Center

Disclaimer The content of this presentation does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Education nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply the endorsement by the U.S. Government. The National Career Development Guidelines and the ACRN website are projects of the National Training Support Center, operated by DTI Associates, Inc., with funding from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education.

Highlights Career Development—Big Picture America’s Career Resource Network (ACRN) NCDG Overview NCDG Handbook - Postsecondary Career Development Tool Kit

Career Development – The Big Picture Lifelong process Part of human development Interests & abilities Education decisions Values about work Work transitions Work & life roles

What is ACRN? Network operating in states and territories Provides information, resources and training on career and education exploration Funded by grants from the U.S. Department of Education (Perkins section 118), as well as state funding State CRN Directors, Guidance Supervisors, CTE Directors, and local career development professionals are all part of the Network

National Tools & Resources ACRN Website

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National Career Development Guidelines (NCDG) Framework of goals and indicators –Personal Social Development –Educational Achievement & Lifelong Learning –Career Management Website—

Personal Social Development Self-Knowledge & Interpersonal Skills –Self-knowledge –Interpersonal skills & respect for diversity –Personal growth & change –Balance personal, leisure, community, learner, family, and work roles

Educational Achievement & Lifelong Learning Achievement & Performance Lifelong Learning “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 30. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” (Henry Ford)

Career Management –Career Plan –Decision-Making “If you always do what you’ve always done, you will always get what you always got.” (Anonymous)

Career Management –Career Information –Skills to obtain, create, maintain, & advance employment –Employment, societal, & economic trends

NCDG Handbook - Postsecondary Handbook Contents –Background (Needs/Benefits) –Career Development – Overview –Implementation Strategies – What Works –Accountability –Activities –Resources

Career Development Services Delivery Methods Career Services - Methods –Counseling –Workshops –Freshman College Success Course –Curricula Integration –Assessment

Career Development Services Delivery Methods Career Services - Methods –Career Pathways –Internships & Co-op –Community Service –Employability Skills –Career Portfolios

NCDG Handbook - Postsecondary Postsecondary Activities –Assessments –Career Clusters/Pathways –Learning Style & Study Skills –Occupational Exploration –Employment Trends/Outlook

NCDG Handbook - Postsecondary Postsecondary Activities –Decision-Making –Goal Setting –Career Plan –Career Portfolio

Resources – Career Development Tool Kit Career Development Toolkit Annotated Links & Documents –Career Planning –High School, Postsecondary, & Work Preparation –Postsecondary Selection –Labor Market Information –Professional Practices When? Mid-2007

Career Planning Topics: Exploring Careers Choosing Interest Assessments and Checklists Understanding Career Clusters/Pathways

High School, Post-Secondary and Work Preparation Topics: Choosing Programs of Study Promoting Student Achievement Developing Curriculum

Post-Secondary Selection Topics: Choosing Post-Secondary Options Financing Post-Secondary Education

Labor Market Information Topics: Understanding Labor Market Information Managing the Career Search and Interviewing Managing Internships and Job Shadowing Entering the Workplace

Professional Practices Topics: Understanding the Career Development Professional’s Role Implementing Comprehensive Guidance Programs Establishing Strategic Partnerships and Marketing Participating in Professional Development Implementing State Models, Evaluation and Best Practices

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