Career Resource Network Workshops

Career Professional In-Service

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• Career Development and Legislative Updates Presentation by Kelly Pierce, Career Development Supervisor, NDCTE.

• This workshop will provide timely information regarding legislative and career development updates in North Dakota.  Presentations will include an overview of work-based learning and what that means for North Dakota and a demonstration of the new Work-based Learning Module in RUReady.ND.gov. Featured speakers may include a representative from industry partners, area postsecondary Institutions, business/industry representatives and current high school students.

 Who Should Attend?

• Counselors

• Career Advisors
• Work-based Learning Coordinators
• Teachers
• Administrators

 Workshop Details

• 6-hour workshop
  • Total of 5 hours towards credit.

There is no cost to attend the workshop.

RUReady.ND.gov Basics and More (New Users)

• Includes an introduction to the new Work-based Learning Module

Registration Closed (Fall 2022 Workshop Offering)   Workshop Dates and Locations

• Workshop Materials Packet

This workshop is an overview of the career and academic tools available through the North Dakota Career Resource Network (NDCRN).

• RUReady.ND.gov

  • Student Account Single Sign On

  • Career Planning

  • The NEW 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 (9 am to 3 pm, lunch on your own - Dickinson, September 14, 9 am -2:30 pm)

  • Total of 5 hours towards credit.

Advance CTE Career Advising Virtual Workshop

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• Workshop Resources - Recordings, Handouts, and Activities (Word document download.)

The workshop provides opportunities for secondary school counselors, career advising professionals, and supporting stakeholders to gain knowledge and strategies to become a champion for each learner to navigate their path to career success.

Knowledge Areas

• Components and standards of high-quality Career Technical Education (CTE) programs

• Current workforce trends, labor market information and alignment with CTE

• Perceptions of CTE and effectives recruitment messages for families and learners

• Strategies to support learners in effective career exploration and development

• Strategies to recognize and overcome implicit bias, access, and equity barriers

This virtual workshop was delivered in two half-day sessions (September 23 and September 30, 2022):

• Day 1: September 23, 9:00 a.m. to Noon (CDT)

• Day 2: September 30, 9:00 a.m. to Noon (CDT)

  • Total of 6 hours towards credit.

  • Full attendance at both sessions is required to count the hours towards credit.  Credit hours are not available for reviewing the recordings and materials.

Maximizing Use of RUReady.ND.gov and the New Work-based Learning Module

• Workshop Materials Packet

Registration Closed (Fall 2022 Workshop Offering)   Workshop Dates and Locations

Enhance the career development program at your school 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 Testive-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 about the RUReady Assignment and Curriculum Builder resource and how to use the Choice Ready Curriculum template to gather and report Choice Ready data.

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

Who Should Attend?

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

• 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.

Participants who attend a minimum of three Career Resource Network workshops this school year and complete all requirements may be eligible for Professional Development Credit.

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