Association of Computer-based Systems for Career Information
Luck Is No Accident: Making the Most of Happenstance in Your Life and Career” - Keynote: John Krumboltz
30th Annual Conference
December 11th-12th, 2007
Marriott Suites
325 Convention Center Drive
Las Vegas, NV
DECEMBER 10th
5:00-6:00 p.m.
ACSCI Board Meeting
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Board Dinner
DECEMBER 11th
Registration
8:00-8:30
Continental Breakfast
8:30-8:45
Welcome
8:45-10:15
Keynote: Luck Is No Accident: Making the Most of Happenstance in Your Life and Career”
John D. Krumboltz, Ph.D., Professor of Education and Psychology at Stanford University,
The goal of career counseling is much more important than just making a career decision—it is to help clients learn to take actions that will create satisfying lives for themselves. It is not a one-time event. Clients must learn how to overcome obstacles that block them from trying out new activities. They need not plan their entire future career—they need to engage in exploratory actions and “get permission” to make mistakes. Clients should be taught how to maximize—not minimize—the impact of unplanned events.
10:15-10:30
Break
10:30-11:30
Career Clusters, Career Pathways- Current Status, Future Goals
Shelli Wyckoff, Project Manager, Oklahoma State Career Cluster Initiative, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education |
11:30-12:30
Approaches to Industry Alignment
Joe Lualhati, VP, Research and Development, Global Skills X-Change
The new Perkins Act stresses the need for greater alignment between CTE and industry requirements. Industry-based certifications, which clearly articulate and measure academic and technical skills, can play a huge part in strengthening the programs and supporting pathways of study. Including information about certifications and other credentials also can be used to strengthen Career Information Delivery Systems by providing students and parents with one more piece of the career puzzle.
12:30-2:00
Lunch Provided
2:00-3:00
Career Cluster Crosswalk – Getting Us All on the Same Page
Kathy Wilkins, Perkins Accountability Specialist, Montana University System
Confused by what CIP code matches with what SOC code? Frustrated by trying to align all of the data for more than one state? This presentation will highlight a comprehensive database aligns includes CIP, SOC, Pathway, Clusters and Nontraditional Indicators in one easy to use resource.
3:00-3:10
Break
3:15-4:15
Panel– ACSCI Standards
Dan Erdman, Paul Gore, Members of the ACSCI standards committee
How to:
- Better promote the standards with other within our industry
- Encourage our colleagues to complete the standards checklists
- Use the website to our full advantage
4:15-5:15
State Director’s meeting/ACSCI Business Session- Networking
End of program for Today- Please Join us at the Reception tonight at:
6:00-8:00
Reception
December 12th
New member Breakfast
8:30-9:00
Continental Breakfast
9:00-10:00
Mythology, Career, and the Technological Age
Nancy Goodman, LPC, NCC, Career and Mental Health Counselor,
Aspen Counseling.
“Computers are like old testament Gods”, said the late Joseph Campbell. “Lots of rules and no mercy!” Campbell, a famed mythologist credited with coining the phrase “follow your bliss”, believed that the characters, deities, adventures, and challenges described in religion and mythology can help us navigate the ever-changing world of the modern era. With heroes like Ulysses, Erin Brockovich, and Luke Skywalker to show us the way, Campbell offers insight into the quest for career happiness, even as the way we do work changes at lightening speed.
10:05-11:05
My Child’s Future: Promoting Parent Involvement for Student Success
Cheryl Buhl, Director, Oregon CIS.
CIDS have long understood the critical role parents play in children’s career development. Building on the excellent work of ACRN and many states, Oregon released a new parent’s website and supporting brochure last January. This session will share the development philosophy behind the site, bridging happenstance and proactive planning!
11:05-11:20
Break
11:20-12:20
Using Multi-Media Applications to Improve the Delivery of Career Information
Bridget Brown, Executive Director, America’s Career Resource Network Association
Marc Breton, Career Information Director, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities; iSeek Solutions/CareerOneStop
The use of videos has been an effective medium for adults and youth to explore different career options and develop an educational career plan to achieve those career goals. The Department of Labor funded the Career Video Consortium for almost 10 years to develop a multimedia library of occupational career videos and more videos are appearing in sites such as YouTube. Young people seem to be drawn to flashier versions of videos and other multi-media options, but concerns exist about the quality of information being provided. ACRNA is working with other organizations to develop a partnership to take the best from past efforts, integrate web 2.0 technology and make career exploration more interactive for youth and adults.
12:30-2:00
Awards Luncheon-Lunch Provided
2:15-3:15
Economic Development in Vegas
Mr. Somer Hollingsworth - President and CEO Nevada Development Authority
3:20- 4:20
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority - Speaker TBA
4:30
Conference Closing
Have a Safe Trip Home!
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