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School Year 2023-24 Career Resource Network Workshops

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Workshop Descriptions

Workshop Dates and Locations

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Workshop Locations

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RUReady.ND.gov Basics Workshop (New Users) - Registration Open

RUReady.ND.gov Basics (New Users)

Registration Open

  • Bismarck, September 19, 2023 (Tuesday) - 9 am to 3 pm, Bismarck State College, NECE Bldg, Rm 431-433

  • Dickinson, September 27, 2023 (Wednesday) - 9 am to  3 pm (MDT), SWCTE, 271 34th St W – Bldg B, Bravera Community Rm

  • Fargo, September 13, 2023 (Wednesday) - 9 am to 3 pm, NDSCS-Fargo, 1305 19th Ave N, Rm 116

  • Grand Forks, September 12, 2023 (Tuesday) - 9 am to 3 pm, Grand Forks Job Service, 1501 28th Ave S

  • Minot, September 20, 2023; (Wednesday) - 9 am to 3 pm, Minot Job Service, 3416 N Broadway

This workshop is an overview of the career and academic tools available through the Career Resource Network, with the focus being on RUReady.ND.gov and the RUReady.ND.gov Professional Center, as well as other resources available from the NDCRN.  The Basics workshop will give you the foundational knowledge you need to get started using RUReady with your students/clients. And we are pleased to announce our new FREE ACT prep Methodize Online ACT Test Prep on RUReady.ND.gov. The Methodize ACT course provides a comprehensive overview of the most effective strategies and most relevant content for raising ACT scores.

  • RUReady.ND.gov

    • Student Account Single Sign On

    • Career Planning

    • The Work-based Learning Module

    • High School Planning

    • College Planning

    • Your Portfolio

    • Lesson Plans

    • Professional Center Accounts

  • Other NDCRN Resources

Learning Objectives/Targets

  • Participants will work within a student test account to learn the various components of the RUReady.ND.gov website.

  • Participants will explore the distinction between administrative and professional levels of access in the RUReady.ND Professional Center and review the “Pro Center” resources.

  • Participants will develop a plan identifying the parts of the systems most appropriate for use by students in grades 6-12 for college and career planning.

  • Participants will explore the new Work-based Learning Module and determine the best fit for this resource in their program.

Who Should Attend?

  • Those unfamiliar with RUReady.ND.gov or those who have not used RUReady.ND.gov for some time and would like a reintroduction.

    • Counselors

    • Career Advisors

    • Work-based Learning Coordinators

    • Teachers

    • Administrators

    • Anyone at your school or agency that would like to learn more about RUReady.ND.gov!

Workshop Details

  • 6 hour workshop

    • Total of 5 hours towards credit.

Workshop is in-person only and will not be streamed or recorded.

Registration Open

Take RUReady to the Next Level - Registration Open

Take RUReady to the Next Level

Registration Open

  • Bismarck, November 2, 2023 (Thursday) - 9 am to 3 pm, Bismarck State College, NECE Bldg, Rm 431-433

  • Dickinson, October 26, 2023 (Thursday) - 9 am to 3 pm MDT, SWCTE, 271 34th St W – Bldg B

  • Fargo, October 11, 2023 (Wednesday) - 9 am to 3 pm, NDSCS-Fargo, 1305 19th Ave N, Rm 116

  • Grand Forks, October 10, 2023 (Tuesday) - 9 am to 3 pm, Grand Forks Job Service, 1501 28th Ave S

  • Minot, October 31, 2023 (Tuesday) - 9 am to 3 pm, Minot Job Service, 3416 N Broadway

  • Williston, October 25, 2023 (Wednesday) - 9 am to 3 pm, Williston Research Extension Center, 14120 Hwy 2

Take your career development program to the next level with new and updated RUReady.ND.gov features. Your students will benefit by utilizing site components in a strategic planning model.

This workshop is for those that are experienced in using RUReady.ND.gov or who have attended the RUReady.ND.gov Basics workshop. 

Learning Objectives/Targets

  • Participants will review any updated and new materials.

  • Participants will determine how to incorporate new materials and features into their career planning process.

  • Participants will use the various components of the RUReady.ND.gov website to increase usage of the following features Career Planning, High School Planning, College Planning, Financial Aid Planning, Portfolio and Methodize-Test prep.

  • Participants will review the work-based learning expectation in the North Dakota Perkins V plan which went into effect the 2020-21 school year and understand their role in the implementation of Perkins V requirements.

  • Participants will learn how to use the Work-based Learning Module and build a WBL program using this resource.

 Who Should Attend?

  • Counselors

  • Career Advisors

  • Work-based Learning Coordinators

  • Teachers

  • Administrators

  • Anyone at your school or agency that would like to learn more about RUReady.ND.gov!

 Workshop Details

  • 6-hour workshop

    • Total of 5 hours towards credit.

Workshop is in-person only and will not be streamed or recorded.

Registration Open

Data-Informed Career Decision Making (Virtual) - Registration Open

Data-Informed Career Decision Making (Virtual)

Registration Open

Why make career decisions based on data? We all know that making decisions based on data validates those decisions, increases confidence and proactivity, and improves accountability. Learn from ND agencies and professionals about resources that provide data that will help you guide students to a data driven career decision.

  • PART 1:  January 19, 2024 (Friday) - 8 am to 10:30 a.m. (CST)

  • PART 2:  January 26, 2024 (Friday) - 8 am to 10:30 a.m. (CST)

Workshop Details

  • Virtual Event - Two 2 1/2 hour online sessions.

    • Total of 5 hours towards credit.

    • Full participation at Part 1 and Part 2 required to the count hours towards credit. 

    • Participation in the live events required for credit.

Registration Open

Career Professional In-Service - Details and registration to be announced in early 2024.

Career Professional In-Service (Details and registration to be announced in early 2024.)

Registration will open in early 2024.

We’re bringing back the tours!! This workshop will provide timely information regarding upcoming legislative and career development in North Dakota.   Tours of area business/industry and opportunities within the STEM cluster will be included.   Featured speakers may include area Postsecondary Institutions and business/industry representatives.

The Career Professional In-Services are tentatively scheduled for April, 2024.  Registration information and more details will be available in early 2024.

Tentative Workshop Details

  • 6-hour workshop

    • Total of 5 hours towards credit.

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Workshop Evaluation and Assignment

Workshop Evaluation

Workshop Assignment

We value your feedback! Please complete the workshop evaluation for each workshop you attend.

One (1) professional development credit will be available for full attendance at a minimum of three (3) of the workshops offered by the Career Resource Network this school year.  Completion of the workshop assignment for each workshop is required to be eligible for credit.

Workshop Materials

RUReady.ND.gov Basics Workshop Packet

The hard copy materials you need to participate in workshops will be provided to you.

Many additional resources will be covered and, for ease of discussion during the workshops, we are providing a digital packet of materials.

  • It is not necessary to print packets. If you wish to print a packet, they are set up to be printed front to back.

Presentations

RUReady.ND.gov Basics

Golden Path Solutions Work-based Learning

 

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