Career & Education Outreach

1. Career & Education Outreach YISD CTE Job Alike “Having the TALK”

2. Federally funded and mandated to provide workforce services • Not the “Unemployment Benefits Office”, rather the “Job Center” • Business driven – our objective is to follow the lead of businesses because that’s where the jobs are • Match employers with skilled workforce • Provide resources for up-skilling, customized training • Place job seekers (unemployed or underemployed) into long-sustaining, higher paying jobs • Influence the next generation of workers with insight from the business community

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4. Our Job as Career and Education experts is to serve as a liaison to middle and high-school students, parents, and educators, about career and post-secondary pathways. • We work daily with students to connect them with HB5 endorsement tracks, Career & Technical Education options, GED options, alternative schools, and post-secondary education as appropriate to their needs and aspirations.

5. Our Job as Career and Education experts is to serve as a liaison to middle and high-school students, parents, and educators, about career and post-secondary pathways. • We work daily with students to connect them with HB5 endorsement tracks, Career & Technical Education options, GED options, alternative schools, and post-secondary education as appropriate to their needs and aspirations. • We collaborate with ISDs to share High-Growth High-Demand occupations and labor market information to provide feedback to the educators on curriculum offerings and development.

6. Senate Bill 2015 Mandates that we work together to provide high-school students with info about: career and technical educational partnership opportunities, professional development opportunities for teachers and learning opportunities for students via industry mentorships, internships, summer and after-school programs, and career-based student leadership opportunities.

7. How Prepared are College Graduates Really??

8. How college graduates rate themselves vs how employers rate them Employers Graduates

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12. 2018 H1B Visa Report http://www.myvisajobs.com/Reports/2018-H1B-Visa-Category.aspx?T=JT

13. And Who We Serve

14. Our Main Audiences Students Teachers Counselors Administrators CTE Faculty & Staff Policy Makers Education Partners

15. Our Services

16. Be Empowered to Explore Options: Career & Post-Secondary Learn More About Themselves The Data &InformationWe ShareWith StudentsCan HelpThem… Consider New Options Turning Talent and Interests into Careers Experience a “Reality Check” Aligning Career and Education Options Make Better-Informed Career and Post-Secondary Decisions Increase their Motivation Improve College Completion Rates and Ensure More Workplace Satisfaction Save Time & Money

17. Data Types We Can Provide to Academic Partners

18. Sample Presentation Topics Exploring Careers What Employers Want VR Resources Work Readiness Navigating Our Tools Exploring After-HS Options Local LMI Soft Skills Alternative Pathways Career + Education Connection Foster Youth Resources Partnering with Workforce Selfie Boards Interview Skills Endorsement Focus Career Assessments And more . . .

19. Regional Target Industries Business Services Logistics Education Life Sciences Defense & Aerospace Tourism Manufacturing

20. Present Industry Highlights You might want to consider a career in the Construction Business You like to build things You like working with a team You want a job that lets you work outside You care about safety protocols You’re interested in how buildings, bridges, and other manmade structures are built

21. Our Best

22. We Have • Online Tools • Publications • Alternative Resources • Tools for Educators We Will Also Take a Look at: • Resources in Progress • Your Needs/Wants/Requests

23. Labor Market Information

24. Workplace Discovery Tools • Explore Texas jobs & careers • Learn about internships • Reality Check---It Cost How Much? • Prepare for the workforce • Learn about educational programs • Track your career decision making process

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27. You can also search by subject interest

28. Texas Career Check • Top 25 occupations making above Texas median wage of $36,168 • Ranked by highest projected number of jobs due to growth for 2016 - 2026 • Can search by region

29. Track Your Education Progress

30. A fun activity to do before exploring the world of work. • Take a few minutes to answer 60 questions to identify occupations relevant to your likes and interests. • Your results will lead you to a list of occupations for you to explore.  https://texascareercheck.com

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32. Texas Internship Challenge www.txinternshipchallenge.com

33. Publications We Recommend for Career Exploration Help • Print Publications • Classroom Poster Sets • Publications that provide • Projections • Soft Skill Help • College Selection Guidance • HB 5 Endorsement Help

34. Brochures: • Where Can You Find Job Openings • Financial Aid • Pocket Resume • Succeed at Work • Are you a …

35. Occupation Outlook Handout • State Occupation Projections • Projections through 2026 • Top 30 jobs in several categories: • Fastest growing occupations • Adding the most jobs • Most job postings • Highest paid occupations

36. Top 10 Career Tips: Also available as classroom posters • How to find a job • How to get the job • How to keep a job • Employability skills • What employers want • Be an asset not a liability • Social Media Tips

37. Beyond High School • Written for students and parents • Discusses all post-secondary options • Helps navigate the college-selection process • Defines different institution types • Compares options • Identifies selection criteria • Offers step-by-step approach

38. High School Endorsement Bulletins

39. Career Hotline: • 24/7 automated line • Get career or college information • 3 careers • 3 colleges/universities • Can call more than once • Anyone can call • Counselor Packets 1-800-822-PLAN (7526)

40. Job Seeker Tools Useful for Students Too

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42. Career Investigations • Middle School Resource • Career Readiness • 8x10 Workbook format • Currently in Production Phase

43. Career Success • High School Resource • Career Readiness • 8x10 Workbook format • Currently in Production Phase

44. Soft Skill Publication • Soft Skill Data • Definition and Importance • Identification of skills • Recommendations on how to practice and build skills • List of resources • In production phase

45. Career Exploration Games Tie Contest Selfie Booth Career Jenga Career Kahootz Claim Your Future

46. Flexibility in All We Do Participation Type Audience Venue Content Time Constraints

47. How do You Get Our Help? It’s Easy It’s Easy

48. Talk Request Form

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