1. Texas Workforce Commission A Useable Resource

2. 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

3. 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

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

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

6. Finding Occupation Data Start here: www.texascaresonline.com

7. Enter the World of Work

8. Click on Occupation Info

9. Let’s Research Welders

10. Be Specific

11. A Lot of Options

12. Tab 1- A Closer Look Job Descriptions and Significant Points

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

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

15. Tab 4-A Closer Look Daily Tasks

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

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

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

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

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

21. 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

22. 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:

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

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

25. 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

26. 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)

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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?

30. Want to be notified? To be added to our mailing list: o Email careerinformation@twc.state.tx.us o Call our hotline 1-800-822-PLAN (7526) You will get notifications regarding: o Publication releases/updates o Software releases/updates o Webinar announcements o Newsletter announcements To receive TWC legislative updates o Scan the QR code on the right

31. Follow this link: www.lmci.state.tx.us/counselors/presentations/pres entations.asp Or go to the Counselor/Teacher section of the LMCI website at www.lmci.state.tx.us 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?

32. Contact information Michelle Flatt Education Specialist Texas Workforce Commission 512-936-3143 michelle.flatt@twc.state.tx.us Lorena Knight (Lori) Education Specialist Texas Workforce Commission 512-463-4879 lorena.knight@twc.state.tx.us http://www.lmci.state.tx.us/ What questions do you have?

33. Thank You Have a great day!