1. 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.

2. - 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.

3. 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

4. George Ponders Career Options http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LCggmsCXk4&feature=share&list=RD2LCggmsCXk4

5. 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.

6. Your Suite of Free Online Tools for Career Guidance

7. Why Become a Certified MN Career Tools Associate?

8. 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.

9. Why Online Career Based Tools? The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines communication technology as “connection by way of "radio, television, wire, satellite, or cable." 9 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.

10. Why Become a Certified MN Career Tools Associate? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXyCECMxhOs

11. How to Find Your Element https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDhhIghXxfo

12. Break-out Sessions