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January 31- February 1, 2006
Preconference January 30
Marriott Madison West
Madison, Wisconsin
Celebrating and
CONFERENCE
Building on 20 years of
Connecting Education and <strong>Careers</strong>
PROGRAM
CEntEr on EduCation and Work
univErsity of WisConsin-Madison

aBout thE CEntEr on EduCation and Work
Host of the 20 th annual <strong>Careers</strong> Conference
The <strong>Center</strong> on Education and Work (CEW) enables educators
to engage youth and adults in learning and career development
experiences that lead to meaningful and productive careers.
CEW undertakes research, development, and capacity-building
technical assistance activities to strengthen the connections among
educational institutions, workplaces, communities, and families.
Ultimately, the <strong>Center</strong>’s efforts are designed to enhance the quality
of career-related learning in schools, colleges, and the workplace
for all individuals.
CEW’s 2005-2010 Mission:
To collaboratively produce new knowledge and effective practices which
strengthen learning and career development in and across education,
workplace, family, and community settings.
CEW’s Strategic Priorities:
· Align and Integrate Learning, Instruction, and <strong>Careers</strong>
· Create, Test, and Disseminate Learning Supports
· Optimize Leadership, Policy, and Systems Change

W
elcome to <strong>Careers</strong> Conference 2006: Celebrating and Building on 20 Years
of Connecting Education and <strong>Careers</strong>. We are delighted that you could join us for this
exciting 20th anniversary conference on career development and education for careers.
This conference began as a small regional conference in 1986 designed to help prepare career
development providers to deliver a high level of career services. Over the last 20 years, it has
grown into a high quality, widely respected national event, focusing on all aspects of career
development and careers education. We are pleased to welcome practitioners from settings
as diverse as K-12 schools, government agencies, postsecondary institutions, private practice,
workforce development, job centers, and others... hailing from across the nation and beyond.
Here you will find like-minded colleagues who face similar challenges to those you face—and
who are eager to discuss ideas, programs, resources, and strategies.
What does the future hold? As the need for career services continues to grow... as the diversity
of the individuals we serve continues to demand new resources and approaches... so will
the need for a comprehensive, high quality event for career development professionals
and paraprofessionals continue. At the <strong>Center</strong> on Education and Work, we are committed
to meeting your changing needs by delivering an outstanding <strong>Careers</strong> Conference program
this year... and for many, many years into the future.
Thank you for joining us at <strong>Careers</strong> Conference 2006. We hope you find here the inspiration
and ideas you need to return home refreshed and invigorated.
L. Allen Phelps
Director, <strong>Center</strong> on Education and Work
Carol Edds
Coordinator, <strong>Careers</strong> Conference
Contents:
Schedule at a Glance __________________ 2
General Information __________________3–4
Special Events ________________________ 5
Monday Schedule (Preconference)
Workshops _____________________6–8
Tours _________________________ 8–9
Meetings/Events __________________ 9
Tuesday Schedule
Newcomers Sessions ____________ 10
Welcome/Keynote Speaker ________10
Sessions I __________________11–15
Tours I _____________________15–16
Sessions II _________________ 16–21
Tours II ____________________ 21–22
Sessions III ________________ 22–27
Sessions IV ________________ 28–32
Meetings/Events ________________ 33
Wednesday Schedule
Keynote Speaker ___________________
Sessions V _____________________
Sessions VI ____________________
Sessions VII ____________________
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35–39
40–44
45–49
Exhibitors ______________________ 49–52
Advertisers ________________________ 53
Sponsors & Acknowledgements ________54
Notes _________________________ 55–56
MAP _________________ inside back cover

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
DATE AND TIME EVENT LOCATION
Monday, January 30, 006 Preconference Day
7:00 am - 6:00 pm Registration Conference <strong>Center</strong> Lobby
8:00 am - 5:00 pm All-day Workshops See p. 6
8:00 am - 12:00 pm Morning Workshops See p. 6–7
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Cash and Carry Lunch Atrium Lobby
1:00 - 5:00 pm Afternoon Workshops See p. 7–8
1:00 - 5:00 pm Workplace Tours Report to Conference <strong>Center</strong> Lobby
2:30 - 6:00 pm Madison Highlights Tour Report to Conference <strong>Center</strong> Lobby
3:00 - 5:00 pm Exhibits Setup Atrium Lobby and Hallway
5:00 - 6:00 pm Exhibitor/ Special Guest Reception Salon F
(by invitation only)
7:00 - 7:45 pm Newcomers Session Geneva Room
Tuesday, January 31, 006 Conference Day 1
7:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration Conference <strong>Center</strong> Lobby
7:30 - 8:15 am Newcomers Session Geneva Room
8:30 - 9:45 am Keynote/ Welcome Michigan/Superior Room
9:45 - 10:15 am Morning Break Atrium Lobby/Geneva Room
10:15 - 11:15 am Featured Speaker I Salon E
Concurrent Sessions I See p. 11–13
Roundtables I Wisconsin Room
10:15 am - 12:45 pm Tours I Report to Conference <strong>Center</strong> Lobby
11:15 am - 1:30 pm Lunch Michigan/Superior Room
11:30 am -12:30 pm Featured Speaker II Salon E
Concurrent Sessions II See p. 16–19
11:30 am -12:45 pm Roundtables II Wisconsin Room
1:30 - 2:45 pm Featured Panel I Salon E
Concurrent Sessions III See p. 23–25
Roundtables III Wisconsin Room
1:30 - 4:30 pm Tours II Report to Conference <strong>Center</strong> Lobby
2:45 - 3:15 pm Afternoon Break Atrium Lobby/Geneva Room
3:15 - 4:30 pm Featured Speaker IV Salon E
Concurrent Sessions IV See p. 28–30
Roundtables IV Wisconsin Room
4:30 - 6:00 pm Conference Reception Michigan Room
5:30 - 10:00 pm Huun Huur Tu/Overture <strong>Center</strong> Report to Conference <strong>Center</strong> Lobby
6:30 - 9:30 pm Buses to Restaurants/ Shopping Report to Marriott Hotel Front Lobby
Wednesday, February 1, 006 Conference Day 2
7:00 am - 2:00 pm Registration Conference <strong>Center</strong> Lobby
7:00 - 7:50 am CDF Alumni Breakfast LaCrosse Room
8:00 - 9:30 am General Session/ Keynote Superior Room
9:45 - 11:00 am Featured Panel II Salon E
Concurrent Sessions V See p. 35–37
Roundtables V Wisconsin Room
11:00 - 11:30 am Morning Break Atrium Lobby/Geneva Room
11:30 - 12:30 am Featured Speaker VI Salon E
Concurrent Sessions VI See p. 40–43
Roundtables VI Wisconsin Room
12:30 - 2:00 pm Cash and Carry Lunch Conference <strong>Center</strong> Lobby
12:45 - 1:45 pm Featured Speaker VII Salon E
Concurrent Sessions VII See p. 45–47
Roundtables VII Wisconsin Room

General Information
Book Signings Several conference presenters/authors will be available to sign their books after their
presentation. See the conference program for details.
Bookstore The Conference Bookstore is provided by the <strong>Center</strong> on Education and Work’s
Publications Unit, a nationally recognized resource for practitioners seeking quality
career development materials and publications. Stop by the Geneva Room for books
authored by conference presenters and to review other books, games, teacher guides,
and classroom materials for career education and assessment.
Credit Continuing Education Units from the University of Wisconsin and NBCC clock hours
are available. A certificate verifying hours of attendance is available for all attendees
upon request. The number of credits/hours available is based on the number of contact
hours attended.
To receive credit, please complete the appropriate forms available at the conference
registration desk. Verification of hours will occur at the conclusion of each conference
day and cannot be awarded in advance of earning hours. There is a $7.40 fee for
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of Wisconsin payable at the
time of verification. You may also choose to mail the appropriate form back after the
conference. Note: CEUs must be claimed within 60 days of the conference.
E-mail Stations E-mail stations are located in the Bookstore in the Geneva Room and hookups (using
your laptop) are available in the Business <strong>Center</strong> located across from the Fountain
Court. Please limit your time on the computer to allow access by others.
Evaluations Your evaluation of the 2006 <strong>Careers</strong> Conference is critical to planning future
conferences. Please complete a session evaluation, available in presentation rooms, for
each session you attend. A conference evaluation is included in your registration packet
and can be returned to the appropriate box at the conference registration desk,
or returned by mail.
Exhibit Hours Exhibits are officially open during the following hours: Tuesday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm;
and Wednesday, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. Exhibitors may choose to open during continental
breakfasts beginning at 7:00 am on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Hands-on Tech <strong>Center</strong> Participants may stop by the Middleton Room throughout the conference to explore
the software developed by the <strong>Center</strong> on Education and Work’s Wisconsin <strong>Careers</strong>,
including WIS<strong>Careers</strong>, a comprehensive career-related website for Wisconsin educators.
Hands-on workstations are available and staff will be on hand to answer questions.
Huun-Huur-Tu/ Tickets are required for the Tuesday evening performance of Huun-Huu-Tu at the
Overture <strong>Center</strong> Overture <strong>Center</strong>. Tickets will be sold at the registration desk until available spots are
filled. The $30 fee covers your ticket and a round-trip bus ride to and from the Overture
<strong>Center</strong>.
Information Area Conference questions may be directed to personnel at the conference registration desk.
<strong>Center</strong> on Education and Work staff wearing blue “HOST” ribbons are also available to
help.
Lost and Found Articles will be held at the conference registration desk. After conference hours, check
with the Marriott Hotel front lobby desk.
Meals Provided Conference registration fees include the following: Tuesday and Wednesday continental
breakfasts and breaks, Tuesday lunch, and the Tuesday evening 20th Anniversary
“Gala” reception.
Message Board A message board is available in the conference registration area. You may pick up or
leave messages at any time during the conference.
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General Information
Name Badges Name badges are required at all conference sessions and events. Lost name badges may
be replaced at the conference registration desk.
registration Hours The conference registration desk is open Monday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm; Tuesday
7:00 am - 5:00 pm; and Wednesday 7:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Showcase Session Awards will be presented at the Wednesday General Session, beginning at 8:00 am.
Presenters Please be seated near the front of the hall so that you can easily come forward to receive
your award.
Shuttle Buses HOTEL ROUTE: Conference shuttles between the Marriott Hotel (conference
headquarters) and designated participating hotels are provided throughout the
conference, arriving and leaving from the Marriott Hotel front lobby. Shuttle schedules
are included in your registration packet.
SHOPPING AND DINING: Free buses will run from the Marriott to area restaurants
and shops on Tuesday evenings. These shuttles will pick up and drop off at the Marriott
hotel front lobby. Be sure to check the schedule for final pickup times.
Taxis Participants who wish to travel independently may order a taxi at their own cost:
ACS-Madison Taxi (608) 258-7458, Badger Cab (608) 256-5566, or Union Cab (608) 242-2000.
Tours (Monday) All registered participants will be issued a ticket at registration. This ticket is required
to board the bus and cannot be exchanged or refunded. Any remaining tour seats on
Monday will be sold on an as-available basis. Tour participants are urged to check their
ticket for tour restrictions (e.g., type of shoes required) before boarding the bus.
Tuesday Tours Tuesday tours are free of charge, but do require advance sign-up. Spots are available
Signup
on a first-come, first-served basis. Tour signup sheets will be posted across from the
registration desk and will be open during registration desk hours beginning Tuesday
January 31st, at 7:00 am.
Volunteers Volunteers must stop by the registration desk and sign in when they arrive.
Descriptions of duties and biographies of speakers to use for introductions are also
available there. Tour hosts should be sure to pick up their complete tour host package.
Workshops (Monday) Tickets are required for entry into Monday workshops. You must attend the workshop
for which you are registered. Tickets may be available for sale as space allows; check
with the registration desk.
Hours of ExHIBITS (Atrium and adjacent hallway)
Tuesday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
WISCONSIN CArEErS HANDS-ON TECH CENTEr (Middleton room):
Monday 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 - 10:15 am; 11:15 am - 4:30 pm (closed during training sessions)
Wednesday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
BOOkSTOrE (Geneva room):
Monday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am - 4:30 pm (closed from 8:30 - 9:45 am for keynote)
Wednesday 7:00 am - 1:00 pm (closed from 8:00 - 9:30 am for keynote)
The <strong>Center</strong> on Education and Work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison does not discriminate on the basis
of race, sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, color, marital status, disability, national origin, or ancestry.

Special Events
Tuesday 6:15 - 9:30 pm Buses to restaurants and Shopping
Bus leaves from Marriott Hotel Front Lobby.
Ride the free shuttle to local restaurants and shopping on Tuesday evening
beginning at 6:15 pm. Buses make stops in downtown Middleton and at the new
Greenway Station, home to the areas finest collection of shops and restaurants.
No registration or fee is required.
Monday 5:00 - 6:00 pm Exhibitors /Special Guests reception
SALON F Hosted by <strong>Center</strong> on Education and Work Director and Staff
All registered exhibitors and invited guests are invited to join the <strong>Center</strong> on
Education and Work hosts and colleagues at this private reception just after setup
on Monday. Hors d’oeuvres provided; cash bar available. By invitation only.
Monday 7:00 - 7:45 pm Newcomers Sessions
Tuesday 7:30 - 8:15 am New to the conference? Back by popular demand, we are again offering sessions
GENEVA rOOM for participants who are new to the <strong>Careers</strong> Conference. Newcomers meetings are
scheduled to answer questions, provide information, and help you schedule your
time at the conference to best suit your needs.
No registration or fee required.
Tuesday 4:30 - 6:00 pm 0th Anniversary “Gala” reception
MICHIGAN rOOM Celebrate!
Celebrate what’s working in career development! Help us celebrate 20 years!
Visit with friends new and old... Relax and unwind before heading out for the
evening. Stop in the Michigan Room for fun, music, cash bar, and door prizes.
Remember songs like Wild Thing... Mony Mony... Jump... Girls Just Want to
Have Fun? 1980s music with Scott, from Prime Time Mobile DJs, will bring
the memories rushing back.
Tuesday evening A Night at the Overture
5:30 - 10:00 pm Bus departs from Conference <strong>Center</strong> Lobby at 5:30 pm.
Enjoy an evening out at the Capitol Theater in Madison’s extraordinary new
Overture <strong>Center</strong> for the Arts. Preserving one of the world’s oldest music-making
forms, khoomei, or throat-singing, Huun-Huur-Tu breathes new life into this
ancient and beautiful vocal technique. In this musical art form, a single vocalist
simultaneously produces two distinct pitches: a fundamental note and a high
series of articulated harmonics. Fifty tickets are available on a first-come, firstserved
basis. Price includes a bus ride to State Street for dinner on your own, the
show at 7:30 pm, and a bus ride back.
Cost: $30 prepaid registration is required. Ask about availability at the registration desk.
Conference Theme: Celebrating and Building on 20 years of Connecting Education and <strong>Careers</strong>

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MONDAY SCHEDULE
PreConferenCe workshoPs
8:00 am – 5:00 pm 1. No School Counselor Left Behind: Connecting School Counselors to
GrEENWAY rOOM Accountability
School counseling programs today must address the issues of student achievement,
advocacy, and accountability. This workshop will help participants address the
accountability challenges of No Child Left Behind and use critical data elements to raise
student aspirations to meet the rigorous academic standards of 21st century schools
and the goals of the ASCA National Model. Participants will become familiar with
MEASURE (Mission, Elements, Analyze, Stakeholders, Unite, Reflect, and Educate),
a six-step accountability model that uses readily available school data to support all
students as they become successful learners.
Carol Dahir, Ph.D., Nationally-known Presenter, Trainer, and Evaluator.
Books available — throughout the conference at the Bookstore.
8:00 am – 5:00 pm . Academies and Smaller Learning Communities: Nuts and Bolts
MILWAUkEE/ Schools across the nation are attempting to improve instruction and achievement for
GrEEN BAY rOOM ALL students through smaller learning communities (SLCs). SLC design facilitates
and supports the ease and depth of delivery of top quality instruction and schoolwide
practices that address achievement gaps. An emphasis on learning in SLCs helps
increase student achievement, in addition to increasing attendance, completion, and
student satisfaction. This workshop is designed for schools at the planning stage who
want to embed best practices in their design, as well as existing academies and smaller
learning communities who wish to engage in revision and problem solving.
Billie Donegan, National Consultant on School Reform.
8:00 am – 12:00 pm 3. Incorporating Career and Character Development: An Integrated Approach
SALON E Learn why, what, who, where, and how to incorporate Career and Character Development
in an integrated way within your school. This workshop will explore why it is advantageous
to integrate career development and character education; what skills, qualities, and
experiences employers are looking for; who are the key players and stakeholders, and
where to start. Concrete strategies, exercises, and resources will be presented. Attendees will
leave with a personalized Career and Character Education Plan outline to take back to their
respective schools.
robert Orndorff, Ph.D., Associate Director of Career Services and Affiliated Assistant
Professor, Counselor Education, Penn State University.
Books available — throughout the conference at the Bookstore.
8:00 am – 12:00 pm . Creating Accessible Web Sites and Documents
MIDDLETON rOOM The increase in online courses and classroom Internet use has given learners
unprecedented access to educational opportunities. Yet, the subsequent reliance on
electronic documents has created multiple challenges for learners with disabilities as
well as educators, trainers, and counselors. In this interactive workshop, participants
will become familiar with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and further their
understanding of the obstacles posed by inaccessible electronic documents. Products
and literature from the CEW’s Web Accessibility for All project will be provided with
hands-on instruction on how to make commonly used electronic documents accessible.
Colleen Foley, Associate Researcher; John Gugerty, Project Director and Researcher;
John klatt, Doctoral Candidate; and Jennifer Leahy, Associate Outreach Specialist;
<strong>Center</strong> on Education and Work, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

PreConferenCe workshoPs
8:00 am – 12:00 pm . Activities that Speak Louder than Words
SALON D This workshop will present unique and innovative cooperative activities that can be
used with any group, and which have long-lasting effects. The activities are designed
to address and enhance career life skills such as: teamwork, communication, trust,
decision making, problem solving, goal setting, and leadership. This will be an
interactive session where participants directly experience and discuss the activities that
can be infused into their programs. Participants will come away with many new actionbased
ideas to improve their career development programs.
Shawn Becker, School Counselor, Harlem High School, Machesney Park, Illinois.
1:00 – 5:00 pm 6. Help Clients/ Students Double the Value of Their Portfolios
SALON D This workshop will provide practical information you can use to create, transform, or
enhance portfolios. You’ll learn to help build on an individual’s strengths, structure
items to match employers’ needs, and explore how to coach individuals to use
portfolios to enhance credibility during job interviews. Topics include: the benefits,
types, and uses of career portfolios; pros and cons of various portfolio formats; using
“dependable strengths” to discover gifts and talents; analyzing your audience to plan
an effective portfolio; and techniques for portfolio presentation.
Carmen Croonquist, MSE, CCMC, JCTC, Director of Career Services, University
of Wisconsin-River Falls; kate Duttro, D.Ed., Career Services Coordinator, School
of Marine Affairs, University of Washington.
1:00 – 5:00 pm . Career Counseling: A Vital Force in Implementing your Counseling Program
SALON E This dynamic workshop will address the myths about and barriers surrounding career
counseling. Participants will learn about the components of a first rate program that
can be implemented at the middle, senior high, or postsecondary level. There will be
examples of best practices and a list of materials and resources available, many of them
free. The workshop will be interactive, fast-paced, and full of great ideas that you can
take back to your school and use immediately.
Pat Schwallie-Giddis, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Counseling and Human and
Organizational Studies, The George Washington University, Washington, DC.
Books available — throughout the conference at the Bookstore.
1:00 – 5:00 pm 8. Transitions to Postsecondary Experiences
SALON H This workshop on transitioning students from high school to work and/or
postsecondary school is based on collective information from schools and a variety
of partners. Participants will review research and best practices on strategies that
equip students with a plan and the skills required to enter the world after high school.
Emphasis will be on individualized planning for all students and the necessity to utilize
resources and community support, based on best practices and shared information.
Participants are invited to raise questions and share success stories and plans. Teams are
encouraged to attend.
rebecca M. Dedmond, Ph.D., LPC, Director, School Counseling Program, The George
Washington University, Alexandria <strong>Center</strong>, Washington, DC.
Conference Goal: Address the needs of young people exploring career options
in School-to - Career, Tech Prep, apprenticeship, and work-based education programs

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1:00 – 5:00 pm 9. Career Assessments
SALONS A/B Are you overwhelmed by the number of career assessments available? Do you wonder
which one might be right for your students/clients? This workshop will take a closer
look at the types of both standardized and non-standardized assessments available.
Learn about new possibilities and how to enhance your clients’ options through
incorporating the results into your career counseling approach. Topics include: types
and purposes of career assessments, the Self-Directed Search, non-standardized
approaches such as the Ideal Day exercise and card sorts; how to screen clients who
might need more support; ethical considerations; and online assessments.
Debbie Osborn, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Counselor Education, University of South
Florida.
1:00 – 5:00 pm 10. Entrepreneurship: A Viable Career Option
SALON G Business ownership allows people to be creative; use their education and skills;
pursue their passion; contribute to their communities; achieve lifelong learning, self
fulfillment, and independence; engage in the creation of jobs; and assist in resolving
societal problems. In this workshop, participants will learn about entrepreneurs and the
entrepreneurial process and receive tools and a process to guide and educate youth and
adults as they consider entrepreneurship as a career option.
Neil Lerner, Director, University of Wisconsin-Madison Small Business Development
<strong>Center</strong>; Debra Malewicki, Ph.D., Director of Business Outreach Services, University
of Wisconsin-Whitewater; and John Zach, Career Counselor, University of Wisconsin-
Stevens Point.
PreConferenCe tours
Tours depart from the Conference <strong>Center</strong> lobby. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before the time listed for bus loading.
1:15 - 5:00 pm University of Wisconsin Biotechnology <strong>Center</strong> — Madison, Wisconsin
Biotechnology is one of the fastest growing careers in the nation. The goal of the
University of Wisconsin (UW) Biotechnology <strong>Center</strong> is to transform how people “view
and do science.”
This year the UW Biotechnology <strong>Center</strong> has developed a special tour/workshop
for <strong>Careers</strong> Conference 2006! This tour/workshop is more extensive than previous
years. You will meet and talk with scientists who manage and run some of the ten
service facilities. Come discover, through a comprehensive hands-on experience, how
to synthesize and sequence “alien” DNA, analyze proteins, map genes, assess gene
expressions, and test for gene function. Learn about the facilities, the programs, the
available teaching tools, and the skills students need to pursue careers in the sciences.
A session by UW Biology Advisors for students interested in the life sciences is
included.This tour/workshop will emphasize the creative ingenuity, communication
skills, and experimental design talents that distinguish excellent scientists. Bus loading
for ticketed participants is at 1:00 pm.
1:00 - 5:00 pm Trek Bicycle Corporation — Waterloo, Wisconsin
Tour the facilities of the world’s largest manufacturer of bicycles and accessories. This
year’s tour will be at the frame and assembly factory in Whitewater, WI. Founded
in 1976, Trek Bicycle, a privately held corporation, is dedicated to building bikes for
the riders who inspire us—from Lance Armstrong to the kid next door. Trek employs
1500 people worldwide and produces a full line of bicycles and accessories that are

distributed in over 65 countries. It is a dynamic, innovative company that competes in
world markets and strives for excellence in every aspect of its business. The company’s
designers and engineers incorporate the most advanced technology, resulting in many
industry innovations. You will observe how the bike components are assembled, tested
for quality assurance, and packaged for shipping worldwide. Bus loading for ticketed
participants is at 12:45 pm.
2:30 - 6:00 pm Madison Highlights Tour
Take in the sights of Madison on a comfortable, climate-controlled trolley! <strong>Careers</strong>
Conference 2006 attendees have an opportunity to take a customized tour of Madison.
You’ll ride to the beautiful UW-Madison campus and enjoy a tour provided by expert
guides from the UW-Madison Visitor’s <strong>Center</strong>. This year we have added a new stop
—Babcock Hall. This is a favorite spot on campus where you can try some homemade
ice cream, and do a little “dairy” shopping. Discover some of the other wonders of
Madison as the tour continues through the city. If your spouse is traveling with you,
this is a great way to spend time together, or for your spouse to explore Madison while
you attend other Monday events. Bus loading for ticketed participants is at 2:15 pm.
Monday Meetings/events
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Team Meetings
SALON C This room has been set aside for groups or teams to meet on their own throughout
the day. No reservations or fees required.
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Cash and Carry Lunch
ATrIUM LOBBY
5:00 - 6:00 pm Exhibitors /Special Guests reception — By Invitation Only
SALON F
5:00 - 6:30 pm Wisconsin <strong>Careers</strong> Policy Board Meeting — Private Meeting
LACrOSSE rOOM
7:00 - 7:45 pm Newcomers Session
GENEVA rOOM New to the conference? Back by popular demand, we are again offering sessions
for participants who are new to the <strong>Careers</strong> Conference. Newcomers meetings are
scheduled to answer questions, provide information, and help you schedule your
time at the conference to best suit your needs.
No registration or fees required.
Conference Goal: Highlight the lifelong career development needs of students and adults
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TUESDAY SCHEDULE
7:00 - 8:30 am Continental Breakfast
ATrIUM LOBBY/
GENEVA rOOM
7:30 - 8:15 am Newcomers Session
GENEVA rOOM New to the conference? Back by popular demand, we are again offering sessions
for participants who are new to the <strong>Careers</strong> Conference. Newcomers meetings are
scheduled to answer questions, provide information, and help you schedule your
time at the conference to best suit your needs. No registration or fee required.
H weLCoMe/keynote sPeaker
8:30-9:45 am Changes, Challenges, and Common Sense
MICHIGAN/
SUPErIOr rOOM John Alston
Kick off <strong>Careers</strong> Conference 2006 with John Alston’s humorous and
instructive philosophy for rising above mediocrity. From his personal
experience as a teacher, administrator, and staff development coordinator,
John can relate to being underpaid, overworked, and often unappreciated.
He’ll explore how we, as educators, counselors and role models, can make a
difference in a world where change is rampant and personal character seems
to be diminishing. The demands on us are multi-dimensional… but as John
will demonstrate, inspiring insight and outstanding performance are within
our reach.
9:45 am - 10:15 am Morning Coffee Break
ATrIUM LOBBY/
GENEVA rOOM
John Alston is one of the nation’s most sought-after speakers, authors,
and educators. He has taught at elementary, secondary, and postsecondary
levels; served as a school administrator and consultant; and holds a
Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology. John has appeared on the
Oprah Winfrey Show and hosted two of his own PBS Television specials.
He was the founder and director of the American Institute for Street Management
in Oakland, CA, and has traveled to 49 states and spoken to
more than 3 million people. His books include: Story Power: Talking to
Teens in Turbulent Times, Life is a Gift, Don’t Trash It!, Goodness Must
be Taught, and Stuff Happens (and then you fix it).
Book Signing: John Alston will be signing his books Life is a Gift…Don’t Trash It!
and Stuff Happens (and then you fix it!) after his keynote address in the Geneva Room
(conference bookstore). Books will be available for purchase at this time and
throughout the conference.

sessions i tuesday 10:15-11:15 aM
H Featured Speaker I
SALON E F11 Career Clusters: Connecting Education and <strong>Careers</strong>
Ongoing development and implementation of the Career Clusters vehicle is occurring
across the country. The States’ Career Clusters Initiative holds great potential for
connecting: educational reform, workforce preparation and economic development; K-
16 educational systems to each other; academic, technical and employability skills; and
policy and practice. Participants will receive information on what the Career Clusters
framework is, why the Career Clusters framework is important and what resources are
available to help them use the framework as a tool for their work.
Pamela J. Stacey is the Career Clusters Director for the National Association of State Directors
of Career Technical Education Consortium. She has served in several capacities
at the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education including: Coordinator
for the Associated General Contractors of America Craftworker Certification Program,
Business and Industry Services Training Coordinator, Research Specialist in Innovative
Programming and Research, and Coordinator for the Skills-to-Rebuild Initiative after the
1999 tornadoes. She was also a Career Clusters Coordinator for the U.S. Department of
Education States’ Career Clusters Initiative, and has taught science and math in grades
7-12.
Concurrent Sessions I
SALON F C1 Using M.O.P.S. (Movies, Objects, Posters/Pictures, and Signs/Stories)
in Your Classroom [M, H, P, A]
This interactive session of movie clips, objects, pictures, posters, stories, and signs will
give participants various themes and applicable concepts that connect to life and career
issues. The methods and the approach will provide effective ways to build fun and
excitement into your classroom environment. Repeats as Roundtable 127.
kent korth, Prevocational Coordinator, Special Education District of Lake County,
Grayslake, IL
SALON B C13 Freshman Transition Initiative [M, H]
Dr. Rebecca Dedmond, the National Coordinator of The George Washington
University’s Freshman Transition Initiative, will present and distribute the new
Course Standards for Transition Classes. Learn about successful programs across the
country and how to integrate this critical course as part of your high school re-design
efforts. These resources can be used for schools that are considering smaller learning
communities, career academies, or advisor/advisee programs, or that are working to
reduce high school dropout rates or increase postsecondary matriculation.
rebecca Dedmond, Ph.D., Director, School Counseling Program, The George
Washington University, Alexandria <strong>Center</strong>, Washington, DC
MILWAUkEE/ C1 Incorporating Technology into Career Services [P]
GrEEN BAY rOOM Technology has changed the way we work. This is true in careers services as well as
business. Learn about the various ways you can incorporate technology into your
service model. Enhance your teaching as well as improve office operations. Become
aware of benefits and challenges. Repeats as Roundtable 108.
Shirley rowe, Career Advisor, Career Services, University of Texas-San Antonio,
San Antonio, TX
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SALON C C1 ready for the real World? Career Education for Middle School
Students [E, M]
<strong>Careers</strong> Education is a real eye-opener for many middle school students. It is a
concept that can be adapted to core classes, exploratory classes, and advisory periods.
This presentation provides some ideas on how to bring <strong>Careers</strong> Education into the
classroom, shares experiences from a <strong>Careers</strong> Education exploratory teacher, and
suggests ideas for classroom activities and where to go for more materials. Repeats
as Roundtable 87.
Heather E. Lambert, Teacher, School District 129, Herget Middle School, Aurora, IL
MENDOTA rOOM C16 Tomorrow’s Jobs: 00 - 01 Employment Projections from the Bureau
of Labor Statistics [H, P, A]
The presentation will focus on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ biennial look at the labor
market 10 years into the future, including a look at occupations and industries that are
expected to grow. It will provide information on how global competition and changes
in technology, business practices, and the demand for goods and services will affect job
growth and the education and training needs of the future labor force. Repeats
as Roundtable 110.
Jon Sargent, Manager, Occupational Outlook Studies, Bureau of Labor Statistics,
Washington, DC
SALON H C1 Developing a Comprehensive Career Development Program at a Two-Year
Campus [P]
This session discusses the role of career development at a two-year commuter campus.
The presenters will identify the institution’s demographics and discuss challenges and
the solutions the campus has developed to meet the needs of this student population.
The presentation centers on integrating career development theory and practices
throughout campus. First Year Seminars, Career and Life Planning, and Issues and
Values in the Workforce courses will be addressed. Repeats as Roundtable 88.
Bobbie Boettcher, Student Services Coordinator; and Chris Logterman, Student
Services Director; University of Wisconsin-Baraboo, Baraboo, WI
SALON G C18 Using Miniatures and Models as Job Search Training Aids [M, H, P, A]
Office-building mock-ups have been used in teaching adults and at-risk high school
students to visualize the interview and job search environments. A modular office
building can be constructed using basic craft materials and be modularly designed to
represent different companies and interview scenarios. The buildings are made along
workshop themes and reinforce the learning objectives. A variety of miniature gaming
figures support developing workshops along different themes: samurai for the Art of
War and monsters for Halloween. Repeats as Roundtable 69.
Jim Fergle, Manager, Employment Services, Dupage Workforce Development Division,
Lombard, IL
SALON A C19 Closing the Gap [M, H, P]
Students are entering classrooms with a lot more in their backpacks than books.
They are expected to sit in class and learn, score high on standardized tests, and plan
their future career path -- at the same time that they try to navigate adolescence, peer
pressure, gangs, home problems, and more. Schools must focus on students being
healthy, both mind and body, in order to get students back on a successful track. This
session will discuss issues and conduct a sensitivity training to help teachers, staff and
administrators understand why students are failing and help with solutions. Repeats as
Roundtable 89.
Donna McCoy, Division Coordinator Special Ed, Bloom High School, Chicago Heights,
IL; and Larry McCoy, Educational Consultant, D.L. Marcus Inc., Richton Park, IL
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GENEVA rOOM C 0 At Your Fingertips: Classroom Career Activities for Middle and High
School Students — Bookstore Session [E, M]
Students are looking for things to do and ways to understand careers in the real world.
Busy teachers and counselors are looking for activities they can have at their fingertips
to take into the classroom. Pick up some ideas for connecting activities to link real world
careers with current curriculum and take your students to a higher level of thinking.
Sue Doell, Director, Career Connection, Appleton, WI
MIDDLETON rOOM C 1A WIS<strong>Careers</strong> and CareerLocker — Training Session [All]
Join us for a hands-on experience of these helpful career development websites.
This training provides participants with an introduction to the many features
of the WIS<strong>Careers</strong> and CareerLocker websites.
Ann Fillback Watt, Outreach Specialist; and Jessica Sackett, Outreach Specialist;
Wisconsin <strong>Careers</strong>, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
SALON D C 1C Coping with Math Anxiety in the Workplace [M, H, P, A]
Why are math skills so important to most careers? Come learn how and why a company
offers a math class for their employees. Experience how everybody has a mind for
math! Repeats as a Roundtable 93.
John Mudore, Trainer/Author, Making Math Matter Institute, Black Earth, WI; and
Diane Schmoller, Trainer, Plastic Ingenuity, Cross Plains, WI
LACrOSSE rOOM D 1 Career Cruising Portfolio Development System — Product Demonstration
[M, H, P]
Counselors and teachers will see how the Career Cruising Portfolio Development
System helps students translate their career and education exploration into concrete
plans for success. With its seamless integration into the career and education planning
process, the engaging portfolio tool makes it easy for students to create personalized
four-year high school plans, document career preparation plans and activities, and
create resumes.
Steven Yaun, Representative, Career Cruising, Madison, WI
GrEENWAY rOOM D 1B Connecting <strong>Careers</strong> to the Classroom — Product Demonstration
[E, M, H, P]
Any teacher can connect subject matter with careers by applying the simple formula
CCDA: Creating materials that allow students to Connect classes to careers through
Discovery and Application. During this interactive session, participants will learn
how to add the “twist” that ties career information to any subject. The presenter will
demonstrate how activities from “ It’s for Real Workplace Ethics” can be used to connect
lessons to daily workplace ethics dilemmas.
Brad Laudal, Representative, Career Solutions Publishing Group, Paoli, PA
Roundtables I All roundtables (r) are located in the WISCONSIN rOOM.
Choose 2 presentations from the following group.
r Self Directed Search — Does it Assure Success? [H, P, A]
Do students who take the Self Directed Search find jobs that correlate to their profile?
Are they more successful in their jobs than students who don’t find jobs that correlate
with their profile? This roundtable will explore these questions.
Margaret Costantino, Dean; and Martina Sternberg, Assistant Director; and Stefanie
Cisneros, Career Counselor; University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
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r 3 The Career Major Program: Framing Comprehensive Career
Development [H]
West Allis Nathan Hale High School’s Career Academy has been recognized as the
best career program in Wisconsin and fourth best in the nation. Learn how to use
career majors as a valuable component of a dynamic program that includes interest
inventories, career research, job shadowing, mock interviews, career assemblies,
employability skills, career portfolios, and career-related community activities
Implementation strategies for all activities will be covered. Repeats as Concurrent 78.
kathleen MacDonald, Principal; Nate rice, School Counselor & Career Academy Coordinator;
Pat Wojciechowski, Teacher; and Jon kaszubowski, Social Studies Teacher;
Nathan Hale High School, West Allis, WI
r Developing a Vocational Planning Profile [P, A]
This session provides an overview of Mid-State Technical College’s one-credit
course, Career Awareness. Students develop a Vocational Planning Profile (VPP) as
they document assessments and course activities. Use of the VPP to facilitate the
development of career plans will be the main focus. Discussion will include use
of Internet research (O*NET) and “job zones.”
Alexis Tempas, Career Awareness Instructor; MidState Technical College, Adams, WI
r Interests as an Organizing Principle: An Overview [H, P, A]
Interests can be a useful way to introduce career decision makers to the world of work.
They can serve as the basis of a clustering scheme, such as the Holland hexagon or the
Guide for Occupational Exploration (GOE), so people can focus their career exploration.
The GOE uses a structure that helps people move from the general to the specific, and
a new version of GOE aligns it with many state and local career programs.
Laurence Shatkin, Senior Product Developer, JIST Publishing, Titusville, NJ
Books available — throughout the conference at the Bookstore.
r 6 Developing a Healthy Academy [M, H, P]
Building upon the success of our youth apprenticeship program, Northcentral Technical
College, area K-12 school districts, and healthcare facilities have partnered to develop
the North Central Wisconsin Health Academy, focusing on serving underrepresented
youth. The academy offers students in grades 7-12 a sequence of health-related
programs and coursework to increase students’ awareness of health occupations and
prepare them to enter postsecondary health programs. The goal of the presentation is
for audience members to be able to implement programs in their institutions.
Wendy Peterson, Health Academy Coordinator; and Connie M. Braun, Youth Apprenticeship
Coordinator; Northcentral Technical College, Wausau, WI
r It’s the Skills Stupid [H, P, A]
This session presents a strategy for helping high school and college students relate
their academic and non-academic experiences to developing the skills employers want.
Based on his book, 10 Things Employers Want You to Learn in College, the presenter will
provide a list of 38 skills and discuss strategies for seeing how what students do in high
school and college serves as basic training for the real world of careers. Repeats
as Concurrent 60.
Bill Coplin, Director, Professor, Public Affairs Program, Syracuse University,
Syracuse, NY
Books available — throughout the conference at the Bookstore.
r 8 A Culturally-Sensitive Career Counseling Group Intervention for Diverse
Populations [H, P, A]
Research shows that racial and ethnically diverse students express intent to utilize
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career counseling services. Yet, many end up not doing so. Why? One possible answer
and response is the need for career professionals to develop more culturally appropriate
interventions. This session highlights the development of one such intervention. Topics
discussed include curriculum, importance of addressing ethnic identity development
needs, perceived/real barriers in the world of work, and modeling and support
networks.
Liz Preston, Master’s Degree Student, Counseling Psychology Department, University
of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
r 9 Integration: A Common Sense Approach [M, H]
Experience interdisciplinary, real world, problem solving activities to learn more about
creating curriculum relevance and rigor for students. In a common sense approach
to this interactive, hands-on session, participants will work with contextual projects
that give students an opportunity to strengthen their academic and career/technical
achievement by applying their academic knowledge and other skills in the context of
careers.
Barbara F. Orwig, President/ Publisher; and Helen Winter, Education Consultant; Career
Communications, Inc., Overland Park, KS
r30 remedy for “Portfolio Confusion Syndrome” [All]
Everyone is talking about portfolios. Assessment portfolios, employment portfolios,
career portfolios, electronic portfolios, project portfolios, performance portfolios – are
you confused? Are your students and clients confused? Three portfolio experts will
discuss the differences and similarities between the various types of portfolios, and
what can happen if they are muddled.
Carmen Croonquist, Director of Career Services, University of Wisconsin-River Falls,
River Falls, WI; kate Duttro, D.Ed., Career Services Coordinator, School of Marine
Affairs, University of Washington, Seattle, WA; and Carol Forte, Career Advancement
Consultant, Bellevue Community College, Bellevue, WA
tours i tuesday 10:15 aM -12:45 PM
Workplace tours are designed to give you an opportunity to view work sites and learn
about employment and education opportunities. Report to the Conference <strong>Center</strong> Lobby
ten minutes prior to departure (10:05 am). Participants must sign up ahead of time
to participate in these tours. Signup sheets are located in the lobby across from the
registration desk. Signup begins Tuesday at 7:00 am.
T31 Edgewood College Career Services <strong>Center</strong> (career services)
Interested in visiting a career center? This tour will take you to the Career Services
Office of Edgewood College, a Madison independent Liberal Arts College. This campus
resource provides services that help students with career decision making, career
planning, and the all-important job search. The Career <strong>Center</strong> Director will talk about
how they assess students, where they target their services, the annual Career Expo and
Job Fair, the series of workshops such as mock interview days offered to all students,
and the materials and resources used for exploration, planning and employment.
T3 Channel -WkOW/ABC (television/media)
Interested in finding out what careers are needed behind the scenes to manage a TV
station? You will have an opportunity to talk to those “in the know” at WKOW-TV
Channel 27, Madison’s first TV station. This is the ABC affiliate where state-of-the-art
television technology and TV know-how meet. Everyone who takes this tour will have
the opportunity to go behind the scenes of the news show from script to screen. You
will learn about careers in the growing field of television including, but not limited to:
engineering, video editing, video production, sales, technical operations, computerized
media systems, communications, and human resources.
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T33 Thermo Electron Corporation Training and Demo Lab (laboratory
sciences, life sciences, molecular biology, environmental sciences, controlled
environment equipment)
This company is the world leader in analytical, laboratory, measurement, control
instruments, and software. During this tour you will learn more about the business
of science and in particular, molecular spectroscopy, microanalysis instruments,
chromatography, environmental monitoring, and water analysis instruments.
T3 Camp randall Stadium — Home of the University of Wisconsin Badgers
(athletic training, academic tutoring, sports management, food service, sports
journalism)
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Athletic Department will host a tour to Camp
Randall Stadium. The stadium houses the Athletic Department offices, the Athletic
Operations Building, indoor practice areas, training rooms, a media center, and a study
center for student athletes, as well as a display of football memorabilia. During this tour
you will have the opportunity to interact with Unit Directors from a number of these
offices who will speak about their units and staffing needs.
11:15 am - 1:30 pm Lunch
MICHIGAN rOOM Lunch will be served to registered participants throughout this period.
SALON E F3 A resumé Alone Won’t Get You the Job You Want
Competition for good jobs can be fierce. Success in today’s competitive job market
requires more than a resumé and a transcript of the student’s records. In this
workshop, Dr. Diane Hodges shares how participants can help their students/clients
in developing effective “sales” tools to obtain the interview, use during the interview,
and leave behind to build a stronger case and increase remembrance on the part
of the interviewer. These “leave behinds” and other materials include mini-folios,
personal brochures, and personal attributes cards. Participants will also learn about a
student managed portfolios that documents students’ employability skills and can be
implemented in as little as 2.5 hours of in-school time per year.
Diane Hodges, Ph.D., has been a career and technical educator for 30+ years. She was
the Executive Director of the School-to-Career Program (Austin, Texas) and the Director
of the Van Buren Technology <strong>Center</strong> (Lawrence, Michigan). She served as a counselor,
human resources director, principal, director of instructional services, and an instructor.
Her awards include: Educator of the Year, ACTE-Region I; Phi Delta Kappa Educator of
the Year, Michigan State University; Leadership Award, Michigan Council of Vocational
Administrators; Administrator of the Year, Michigan Occupational Education Association;
Partnership Award, National and Texas Tech Prep Associations; and Outstanding Counselor
Award Western Michigan University. Currently, Hodges is the Managing Partner of
the Threshold Group, San Diego, CA.
Books available — throughout the conference at the Bookstore.
SALON H C3 Follow the Yellow Brick road: Creating Career Pathways with
Students [E, M, H]
Students’ experiences in school should help them understand and make connections
between their skills, abilities and interests and the world of work that awaits them
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in the future. We know this but seldom build these authentic connections into our
curriculum. This workshop charts the journey embarked upon by six magnet schools,
as they grew from awareness toward full implementation of a comprehensive career
education program. The program addresses equity and excellence in all students, from
kindergarten through 12th grade.
Stephanie krusa, Director of Magnet Schools, New York City Department of Education,
Bronx, New York, Clair Aulicino, Research Consultant Metis Associates New York, NY;
and Michele Burr Mickelson, Ph.D., Assistant Director, <strong>Center</strong> on Education and Work
School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
SALON G C36 Powered Up: Businesses Expanding Information Technology <strong>Careers</strong>
[M, H, P, A]
Powered Up is a Dane County, Wisconsin, business-school partnership consortium,
dedicated to increasing awareness of Information Technology (IT) careers in the 21st
century. Initiated by businesses in 1999, schools were selected as partners, with six
schools and six businesses currently working together to provide current IT information
to students. You will view a student presentation and learn how this group offers job
shadowing and mock interviews, hires youth apprenticeship students, and even offers
a teachers’ graduate class at their business sites.
Teresa Drebenstadt, Representative, CUNA Mutual Group, Madison, WI; Monica
Butler, School to Career Coordinator, Waunakee High School, Waunakee, WI; and Paul
rush, School to Career Director, McFarland High School, McFarland, WI
GrEENWAY rOOM C3 How to Interview Like a P.r.O. [H, P, A]
This session identifies the drawbacks of the traditional S.T.A.R. technique for working
with some audiences and presents P.R.O., a simple alternative technique to use when
coaching students/clients on the interview process. This process shows students/
clients how to use past personal or professional experiences, talk about Rational
Reaction or Responses, and share Outstanding, Observable Outcomes.
Marcia robinson, Director, Ask Your Career <strong>Center</strong>.com, Jeffersonville , PA
SALON F C38 Career Awareness Made Friendly [E]
As part of their comprehensive career development model, Newaygo County is using
core curriculum and career pathways to embed career instructional resources into
academics at the elementary level. This session will showcase how career activities are
aligned to appropriate grade level benchmarks, placing them at a teacher’s fingertips,
and enabling inclusion of career awareness without the extra work. Other elementary
career development resources will also be included and discussed. Repeats as
Roundtable 112.
Sandy Tower, Career Development Specialist, Newaygo County Regional Educational
Service Agency, Fremont, MI
SALON A C39 Integrating keyTrain Work readiness Skills into the Business Education
Curriculum [M, H, P, A]
Utilizing KeyTrain work readiness skills not only helps to prepare students for state
testing, but also for career readiness, employability expectations, and career success.
This program offers students firsthand knowledge about specific careers and the
expectations that employees will have of them. It also motivates students to improve on
their basic skills in order to achieve their desired career goal. Repeats as Roundtable 90.
David Staden, Supervisor, Business and Technology, Bremen School District 228, Tinley
Park, IL
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SALON C C 0 Career Education in Japan [E, M, H]
Career education in Japan began in April 2004. The Ministry of Education, Science,
Technology, and Culture developed a Career Education Program based on the National
Japanese Career Education Guidelines. Forty-five regional sites, including elementary
through high schools, met to pilot career education in the schools. This session will
describe the beginnings and development of career education in Japan.
Takao Mimura, Associate Professor, Joetsu University of Education, Saitama-City,
Japan; and Darryl Yagi, Counselor, Casa Grande High School, Petaluma, CA
MILWAUkEE/ C 1 Career Portfolios: Making the Most of Today’s Technology [M, H, P, A]
GrEEN BAY rOOM Career portfolios have long been considered a powerful employment tool. However,
with advancements in technology, employers are demanding real time access to a
candidate’s proof of skills and abilities. A powerful electronic career portfolio can make
the difference between getting a job and continuing the job search. This high-energy
session will describe the process of developing electronic portfolios, discuss how to use
them effectively, and identify some of the pitfalls to avoid. Repeats as Roundtable 75A.
Anna Graf Williams, Ph.D., Senior Partner; and David E. Morrow, Executive Director;
Learnovation, LLC, Fishers, IN
SALON D C Job Survival and Success Scale: Identifying and Enhancing Emotional
Intelligence Skills [H, P, A]
Research indicates that interpersonal and intrapersonal skills are the most soughtafter
characteristics of new and prospective employees, even more so than job-related
knowledge. These characteristics and skills, however, have been neglected in services
provided by career counselors working with people transitioning into the workforce.
This session will explore The Job Survival and Success Scale (JSSS) which measures
soft, emotional intelligence skills that are critical for surviving and succeeding in the
workplace. Repeats as Roundtable 92.
John Liptak, Associate Director, Experiential Learning and Career Development,
Radford University, Radford, VA
Books available — throughout the conference at the Bookstore.
GENEVA rOOM C 3 It’s Elementary, Watson: Career resources, Portfolios, Games and More
– Bookstore Session [E]
You don’t have to be Sherlock Holmes to find new career resources for elementary
students in the CEW Conference Bookstore! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about
new career activities you can take back to the classroom. And, you’ll get practical tips
on how to use these resources. After all, it’s elementary! Repeats as Concurrent 65A.
Claudia Pogreba, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Madison, WI
LACrOSSE rOOM C 3A O*NET Career Exploration Tools: A New, Free, and Useful resource
[H, P, A]
There are tools available to at no-cost from the U.S. Department of Labor developed
for career counseling, planning, and exploration. Results provided through the O*NET
career assessments are part of a whole-person approach to the assessment process.
The Interest Profiler helps individuals identify their work-related interests. The Work
Importance Profiler helps them decide what is important to them in a job. The newly
released Ability Profiler and General Aptitude Test Battery help individuals identify
what they can do well. Also explored will be America’s Career Info Net and its many
features.
roger Gantzarow, Director, Counseling and Testing, Wisconsin Department of Workforce
Development, Madison, WI
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SALON B C 3B ISUS: Blueprint for a Charter School for At-risk Youth [H]
Improved Solutions for Urban Systems (ISUS) serves young people aged 16-22 who are
academically deficient, dropouts, or offenders in the Dayton, Ohio, area. This pioneer
program is the first charter school in Ohio to offer diplomas instead of GEDs. Career
tracks in the areas of manufacturing, construction, and healthcare offer industryrecognized
career credentials and certifications. ISUS has collaborated with numerous
agencies, organizations and businesses at the federal, state, and local levels. The
program is replicable and has plans to create a blueprint to assist other agencies with
replicating or adapting the model.
Ann Higdon, President, Improved Solutions for Urban Systems (ISUS), Dayton, OH
MENDOTA rOOM M 3C Wisconsin Career Clusters Meeting — Private Meeting
Margaret Ellibee (Facilitator), Director, Secondary Technical and Career Education,
Department of Public Instruction, Madison, WI
Roundtables II All roundtables (r) are located in the WISCONSIN rOOM.
11:30 aM -12:45 PM Choose 2 presentations from the following group.
r Pihana Na Mamo: Special Education Transition Guidance Tools [H]
E hele mai! Come and hear about a culturally-based career guidance program that
is used with special needs students of Hawaiian ancestry. Featured will be a career
resource guidebook with culturally relevant activities designed to facilitate a successful
transition to postsecondary programs.
JoAnne kaakua, Resource Teacher, Hawaii State Department of Education,
Honolulu, HI
r Career Education in korea [A]
This session explores the training and educational levels of career development
staff who work with adults in Korea, and the implications for a globalized level of
expertise for these positions. In Korea the headhunter, vocational counselor in a public
employment service center, career consultant in private sector, and vocational personnel
in private job centers all focus mainly on matching jobs and individuals, providing
services separately for target groups. There is no systemic definition or qualification for
the ability or level of expertise of the practitioner. Discussion will include a comparison
of career practitioners in Korea with those in other countries.
Mlsug Jin, Fellow, Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training, Seoul,
Korea
r 6 What are the Indicators of A Good Career Education Program? [E, M, H]
With the emphasis placed on schools to meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) schools
are focusing on increasing standardized test scores at the expense of developing,
maintaining, or expanding career education programs. Young people lack adequate
information about career choices and often leave high school without a career direction
or interest. This results in thousands of dollars being spent on postsecondary training
that does not prepare them to work in an area they truly enjoy or that reflects their
interests or talents. Repeats as Concurrent 142.
Stan Bippus, Ph.D., Superintendent, Salem Community Schools, Salem, IN
r Motivating the reluctant Learner [E, M, H, P]
Career program teachers have a long and proud history of being able to reach students
that other teachers could never seem to motivate. In this high energy session, a 32-year
veteran of the classroom and front office will present a variety of best practices that are
effective in motivating reluctant students in classroom and lab settings. Participants will
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learn about a number of research-based strategies that can turn classrooms and labs
into exciting learning places. The presentation is interactive and includes an occasional
bit of magic. Repeats as Concurrent 143.
robert S. Barwa, Coordinator of Education-to-<strong>Careers</strong> Programs, East Aurora School
District 131, Aurora, IL
r 8 Educational Alternatives to Online/Classroom Learning [P, A]
This session will explain the importance of making students and returning adults
aware of the ways that they can earn college credits for prior knowledge. Discussion
includes programs such as CLEP, Achieved Prior Learning, Proficiency Credits,
Independent Study, and Telecourse/Directed Study as ways of helping college students
and returning adults get on track for a degree, employability, or personal career
development.
rita kribs, Coordinator, Non-Traditional Learning, Enrichment Programs and Services,
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL
r 9 Blending Workplace Ethics Into Any Classroom [E, M, H, P]
This session identifies workplace ethics issues that concern employers and includes
interactive activities that allow participants to share strategies that can be effective in
the classroom immediately.
Brad Laudal, Representative, Career Solutions Publishing Group, Paoli, PA
r 0 Career Counseling Across the Generations [A]
We are in a unique time in history, with four distinct generations seeking assistance with
career and retirement planning (Traditionalist, Boomers, GenX and Millenials). This
session focuses on the unique aspects of counseling each generation. Participants will
gain a new understanding of the values and perspectives of different generations, along
with communication and career consulting/coaching tools. A short “intergenerational
dialogue” exercise will provide an opportunity to share issues that arise in career
consultations, and take an intergenerational approach to creating solutions. Repeats
as a Concurrent 66A.
Shelley Jensen-Decker, Career Services Manager, Career Department, WomenVenture,
St. Paul, MN; and Debby Magnuson, Partner, ReFirement Group, Minneapolis, MN
r 1 Native American Women’s Pursuit of Higher Education as Influenced by
Collective Efficacy [P, A]
The presenter will present the findings of a qualitative study that explored the
motivation of returning Native American women to pursue higher education despite
life changes. Participants were interviewed to learn about the impact of collective
efficacy and self-efficacy in their beliefs and outcomes related to pursuing higher
education.
Michelle Johnson Jennings, Student, Counseling Psychology, University of Wisconsin-
Madison, Madison, WI
r Employability and the role of Higher Education: A Case Study in
Pakistan [P]
This session explores the role of higher education in enhancing employability, focusing
on Pakistan as an example. Discussion will include the importance of a good quality
and diverse system of higher education in improving employability, the problems
related to poor higher education quality, and possible systemic solutions for improving
higher education, and thus, employability. The issue of employability has gained
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increased attention around the world, and the presenter believes that Pakistan should
learn from best practices applied the world over.
Neelofar Javaid, Coordinator, Centre for Higher Education Transformation, Islamabad,
Pakistan
r A Who Are Career Development Facilitators... and What Do They Do? [All]
With the increasing need for qualified individuals to assist students and adults
develop lifelong career development and employability skills, the number of Career
Development Facilitators (CDFs) is growing nationwide. This session will address how
to become a certified CDF through the <strong>Center</strong> for Credentialing and Education. You’ll
talk with recent CDF graduates/students about the course requirements, curriculum,
and how this certification can help you attain person and professional goals. Repeats
as Roundtable 134A.
Chris Nedjl, Workforce Development Specialist, McHenry County Job Training,
Woodstock, IL; and Chris Urbanowski, Guidance Counselor, Mooresville High School,
Mooresville, IN
tours ii tuesday 1:30 - 4:30 PM
Workplace tours are designed to give you an opportunity to view work sites and learn
about employment and education opportunities. Report to the Conference <strong>Center</strong> Lobby
ten minutes prior to departure (1:20 pm). Participants must sign up ahead of time
to participate in these tours. Signup sheets are located in the lobby across from the
registration desk. Signup begins Tuesday at 7:00 am.
T 3 Overture <strong>Center</strong> for the Arts (cultural performing arts)
Visitors from the <strong>Careers</strong> Conference will find out that Overture is more than just steel
and stone. During the tour you will learn about the designers and architects, artisans
and craftsman, carpenters, electricians, and HVAC professionals who collaborated
to create this magnificent building. That is only the beginning, however. Making
the building come alive with performance requires a dedicated staff of theater
professionals. This includes those who manage the facility, book the shows, market and
advertise, handle the sound and lighting, stage and design, and the ticket office staff
who deal with thousands of orders annually. Those participating in this tour will learn
about careers in all these arenas.
T Olbrich Botanical Gardens (horticulture)
Olbrich Botanical Gardens is dedicated to the creation, conservation and interpretation
of gardens and plant collections hardy to the American Midwest or native to the world’s
tropical forests. This tour will highlight diverse employment opportunities ranging
from the field of horticulture to administration opportunities available at the Gardens.
You will stroll through Olbrich’s Bolz Conservatory guided by Olbrich’s horticultural
staff and have the opportunity to ask questions of the professional staff.
T Henry Vilas Zoo (zoological)
The Henry Vilas Zoo is one of only 205 recognized accredited zoos in the United States.
It is a medium-sized zoo with a collection of 650 animals and 175 species located on
28 acres right in the city of Madison. The tour will consist of an up-close look at the
Rainforest Aviary and Herpetarium Exhibits, and also will include visits with a number
of other animals. Information regarding career prospects and required education
and training in the zoological field will be shared. As the zoo approaches its 100th
anniversary, many improvements are well underway. Learn more about the plans
and view the models which will take this zoo into the next 100 years.
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T 6 Cedar Grove Cheese (may run until 4:45 pm)
(food sciences, food manufacturing/distribution/sales)
The Cedar Grove Cheese factory makes traditional and specialty cheeses using
milk from over 20 Wisconsin farmers who have pledged not to treat their cows with
synthetic growth hormones. In fact, they were the first cheese makers in the country
to assure consumers that their products were hormone free. As a result of their
attention to quality and consumer needs, this cheese factory has become a success
story, making over 3.5 million pounds of cheese a year. Participants will see how they
continue the traditional art of cheese making in a modern laboratory setting while still
maintaining quality control, environmental sensitivities, and continued application of
microbiological research. You’ll also learn about the education and training needed to
compete in a food manufacturing business such as Cedar Grove Cheese.
sessions iii tuesday 1:30 - 2:45 PM
H Featured Session III: Panel Discussion I
SALON E F 6 Academic Achievement — Can It be Enhanced with Career Development
Programs?
Have you ever asked yourself how career development programs are related to
academic achievement? This panel presentation will provide an opportunity to explore
this question with three experts. Richard Lapan has researched this question and found
that a relationship does in fact exist. Pat Schwallie-Giddis has worked with career
development programs for many years and has observed their impact on achievement.
Kirk Wyers works in the K-12 system and has pushed forward an agenda that
brought career development into the classroom with the goal of improving academic
achievement. Hear what they have observed and take advantage of the opportunity
to ask them questions about their experiences.
Panel Members:
Dr. richard Lapan is a professor in the Department of Educational, School, and Counseling
Psychology at the University of Missouri-Columbia. His research interests are in
school counseling, career development and program evaluation. He studied the consequences
of students attending schools where fully comprehensive guidance and counseling
programs were implemented to learn if students attending these schools reported
more positive school experiences. The results found and documented what we intuitively
believe — that quality career development and counseling programs do make a difference
in the lives of students.
Dr. Pat Schwallie-Giddis is a national leader and expert in school counseling, schoolto-work,
tech prep, and career development. She is an assistant professor in Counseling
and Human and Organizational Studies, and the director of graduate programs at the
George Washington University, and serves as a consultant to the <strong>Center</strong> for Occupational
Research and Development and other organizations. Pat has served as executive staff for
the Association for Career and Technical Education and the American Counseling Association,
and has a wealth of experience as a teacher, counselor, district level administrator,
and program director for career development (Florida Department of Education). Pat
has co-authored three books, and received numerous awards including: Distinguished
Educator of the Year, Florida State University; Distinguished Educator, University of Wisconsin-Platteville;
Carl D. Perkins Legislative Award, American Counseling Association;
and Outstanding Service in Career Guidance, U.S. Air Force.
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kirk P. Wyers, Jr. is the Director of Career and Technical Education at the Newaygo
County Regional Education Service Agency in western Michigan, where he also has
served as the Career Tech <strong>Center</strong> Director. Kirk has K-12 experience as a principal, assistant
principal, athletic director, and teacher. He has co-chaired North Central Accreditation
Teams, and chaired United Way and March of Dimes fundraiser committees. He is a
former Board Member for the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, and
was honored as “Principal of the Year” in 1996. Currently, he serves on the board of the
Fremont Area Community Foundation, as a local school board member, on the Board
of Directors for his local Boys/Girls Club, and as President of the Michigan West Central
Career-Tech Partnership.
SALON B C Examining the Connections Between Math/Science Preparation and
<strong>Careers</strong> [M, H, P, A]
This session will explore how to adequately prepare students in the areas of math
and science and create seamless education in these areas. Joy McMillan will share
her experiences looking at emerging and converging technologies and the impact of
adequate preparation for the changing technical college programs. In particular, she
will examine the role math preparation plays in the success of students in technical
programs. Greg Quam and Bob Marlowe will discuss current issues pertaining to
Career and Technical Education’s (CTE) role regarding career preparation in the core
areas of math and science, making the connection between theory and application in the
CTE classroom, and identifying the stumbling blocks to this process and how they can
best be confronted.
Joy McMillan, Director, <strong>Center</strong> on New and Converging Technologies, Madison Area
Technical College, Madison, WI; Bob Marlowe, Career and Technical Education
Coordinator, Wausau School District, Wausau, WI; Greg Quam, School-to-Work
Coordinator, Platteville High School, Platteville, WI; and Margaret Ellibee (facilitator)
Director, Secondary Career and Technical Education Programs, Wisconsin Department
of Public Instruction, Madison, WI
SALON C C 8 Oil Depletion Will Change the World: Let’s Get ready [All]
Evidence is mounting that world oil production will soon peak and enter irreversible
decline, at a time of rapidly growing demand. Due to the current lack of viable energy
alternatives, the global economy may experience a severe, long-term contraction as a
result. The paradigm of perpetual economic growth may thus become obsolete, which
will have enormous implications for career counseling and how we help people prepare
for the future. Repeats as Roundtable 126.
regan Haulotte, Guidance Counselor, South High School, Sheboygan, WI
MILWAUkEE/ C 9 America’s Career resource Network — A Hidden Treasure [All]
GrEEN BAY rOOM America’s Career Resource Network (ACRN) is dedicated to helping youth and adults
get the academic and career skills they need to be productive. Providing a variety
of career development resources is paramount in making a successful career choice.
Attendees will receive an overview of the resources available from ACRN and learn
about specific products such as The Real Game, Wisconsin <strong>Careers</strong>’ new ePortfolio
and the WC-Connection, a web-based tool that links local businesses to educators and
students. Repeats as Roundtable 109.
Bridget Brown, Executive Director, America’s Career Resource Network Association,
Alexandria, VA; and Fran Breit, Software Development and Marketing Manager,
Wisconsin <strong>Careers</strong>, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
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SALON G C60 It’s the Skills Stupid [H, P, A]
This session presents a strategy for helping high school and college students relate
their academic and non-academic experiences to developing the skills employers want.
Based on his book, 10 Things Employers Want You to Learn in College, the presenter will
provide a list of 38 skills and discuss strategies for seeing how what students do in high
school and college serves as basic training for the real world of careers. Repeats
as Roundtable 27.
Bill Coplin, Director, Professor, Public Affairs Program, Syracuse University,
Syracuse, NY
Books available — throughout the conference at the Bookstore.
SALON D C61 Giving Value to a Values Exercise: Using an Understanding of Personal
Values in the Job Search Process [H, P, A]
A person’s happiness and satisfaction in a given career and with a specific employer
is built upon three pillars: interests, skills, and values. This hands-on session will
introduce participants to a values exploration process designed to help the client/
student understand his or her values as they relate to work, and to use that awareness
to look for the “fit” between the individual’s values and the culture of the potential
employer. Repeats as Roundtable 128.
Linda A. Phillips, Director, Career and Life Transition Counseling, Des Moines, IA
SALON A C6 <strong>Careers</strong>, Career Paths, and Education in Hospitality [M, H, P, A]
The hospitality industry offers infinite opportunities to students for long-term
careers and educational growth. This session discusses the industry, careers, industry
commitment to education, and an award-winning curriculum that can be used to
prepare students for jobs in the industry (including industry certification) or for entry
into degree programs in hospitality. Repeats as Roundtable 129.
Faye Gayes, Vice President, High School Education Programs; and Jeff Gerber, Director
of Workforce Development; American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, Orlando, FL
showCase PrograM
GrEENWAY rOOM C63 Delivering Cost-Efficient Career Services [H, P, A]
In today’s global economy, people need career counseling services more than ever. The
question for many career services programs is how to address these needs in a costefficient
manner. This presentation highlights a career services program based in a
university setting that serves young people, university students, and community adults.
It illustrates how a theory-based career services program can meet the needs of various
populations by matching service delivery to the level of assistance needed.
Janet G. Lenz, Ph.D., Associate Director, Career <strong>Center</strong>; and robert C. reardon, Ph.D.,
Professor and Program Director, Career <strong>Center</strong>; Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
SALON F C6 Hidalgos in Wisconsin (Born to Make a Difference) [M]
By the year 2010, our population—including students and their families—will be
significantly represented by Latinos, Hispanics, Mexicans, and Chicanos. This session
will build participants’ understanding of what takes place in the minds of our Spanishspeaking
students. Literature, movies, and songs illustrate patterns of their struggles.
Moving these students into the job market can be confusing and challenging. The
presenter will describe tools and a program that will help lead these students to
academic success and through a pre-employment program.
rafael Gomez, Counselor, Sennett Middle School, Madison, WI
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sessions iii tuesday 1:30 - 2:45 PM
GENEVA rOOM C6 Power-browsing for the Best (materials for adults and older high school
students) — Bookstore Session [H, P, A]
Enjoy the whirlwind of this interactive update on some of the best print and AV
materials to help you provide career guidance and career education. You will learn
about new materials to support career exploration, portfolio development, and the
honing of job seeking skills, as well as new professional resources. Resources to
use with displaced homemakers, individuals with disabilities, dislocated workers,
culturally diverse clientele, college graduates (two- and four-year), and non-college
graduates will be highlighted.
karen Showers, Education Director, Counseling and Support Services, Wisconsin
Technical College System, Madison, WI
GENEVA rOOM C6 A It’s Elementary, Watson: Career resources, Portfolios, Games
and More — Bookstore Session [E]
You don’t have to be Sherlock Holmes to find new career resources for elementary
students in the CEW Conference Bookstore! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about
new career activities you can take back to the classroom. And, you’ll get practical tips
on how to use these resources. After all, it’s elementary! Repeats as Concurrent 43.
Claudia Pogreba, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Madison, WI
LACrOSSE rOOM D66 Wisconsin <strong>Careers</strong> e-Portfolio – Product Demonstration [All]
Wisconsin <strong>Careers</strong> has added an e-Portfolio to the WIS<strong>Careers</strong> and Career Locker
websites. Join us as we demonstrate this dynamic new feature, designed to help
students and job seekers create a career-based web page they can share.
Ann Fillback Watt, Outreach Specialist; and Jessica Sackett, Outreach Specialist;
Wisconsin <strong>Careers</strong>, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
SALON H C66A Career Counseling Across the Generations [A]
We are in a unique time in history, with four distinct generations seeking assistance
with career and retirement planning (Traditionalist, Boomers, GenX and Millenials).
This session focuses on the unique aspects of counseling each generation. Participants
will gain a new understanding for the values and perspectives of different
generations, along with communication and career consulting/coaching tools. A short
“intergenerational dialogue” exercise will provide an opportunity to share issues
that arise in career consultations, and take an intergenerational approach to creating
solutions. Repeats as Roundtable 50.
Shelley Jensen-Decker, Career Services Manager, Career Department, WomenVenture,
St. Paul, MN; and Debby Magnuson, Partner, ReFirement Group, Minneapolis, MNCareer
Counseling Across the Generations.
Roundtables III All roundtables (r) are located in the WISCONSIN rOOM.
Choose 3 presentations from the following group.
r6 Linking the real Game Programs to Illinois Academic Standards
[E, M, H, A]
Career activities can be incorporated into the curriculum and can be linked to academic
standards. See examples of how The Real Game programs, developed by the U.S.
government, are interdisciplinary and meet the academic standards in Illinois. In
addition, discover the linkages between these programs and the career information
system of the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Repeats as Concurrent 99.
Ethel keeley, President, Keeley Consulting, Inc., Port St. Lucie, FL; and Lola Lucas,
Career Resource Specialist, Illinois Department of Security, Springfield, IL
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r68 Career Clusters, Career Pathways, and Career Development [E, M, H]
Explore ways to connect career clusters, career pathways, and career development
at the local level. Lesson plans developed by K-12 educators that connect current
academic content standards to career development’s key topics will be shared, as well
as resources for aligning interests to clusters and pathways. Participants will be able to
take ideas and materials that support a K-12 system-wide career development program.
Repeats as Concurrent 122.
Beth Bronkar, Career Development Coordinator; and Cindy Hensley, Associate School
Liaison; C-TEC of Licking County, Newark, OH
r69 Using Miniatures and Models as Job Search Training Aids [M, H, P, A]
Office-building mock-ups have been used in teaching adults and at-risk high school
students to visualize the interview and job search environments. A modular office
building can be constructed using basic craft materials and be modularly designed to
represent different companies and interview scenarios. The buildings are made along
workshop themes and reinforce the learning objectives. A variety of miniature gaming
figures support developing workshops along different themes: samurai for the Art of
War and monsters for Halloween. Repeats as Concurrent 18.
Jim Fergle, Manager, Employment Services, Dupage Workforce Development Division,
Lombard, IL
r 0 Using Assessment Tools to Develop People [H, P, A]
North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development has piloted the use of two employee
assessment tools in their nine-county workforce area in partnership with SHRM
and local businesses. This employer-led project should lead to better awareness
and validation of the skills acquired and needed by individuals in the future. Each
tool (WORKeys and Profile, Inc.) will be shared, the pilot structure outlined, and a
discussion of the results conducted. The audience will be able to discuss ways they
could use these or similar assessments in their career or employee development system.
Repeats as Concurrent 141.
Sally Cutler, Executive Director, North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development,
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
r 1 returning Adult Student Seminar [H, P, A]
The presenter will share an outline and lesson plan for an informational seminar
designed for returning adults who want to participate in postsecondary education.
The two-part seminar first assesses needs and barriers for participation. The second
part assists in developing resources available to help students overcome barriers, meet
specific needs, and attain their educational goals.
John kinsler, Academic and Career Advisor, Madison Area Technical College-Portage,
Portage, WI
r Dynamic Career Development for Special Needs Students [M, H, P]
This session will provide information from the National Clearinghouse on
Postsecondary Education for Individuals with Disabilities, HEATH Resource <strong>Center</strong> at
The George Washington University. The newest publication from HEATH, “Guidance
and Career Counselor’s Toolkit: Advising High School Students with Disabilities on
Postsecondary Options,” will be featured. Additional information on publications,
resources, websites, and links to consortium members will be provided. Repeats as
Concurrent 125A.
Pamela Ekpone, Ph.D., Director, The George Washington University HEATH Resource
<strong>Center</strong>, Washington, DC
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r 3 Helping Students to Develop a Positive Internet Presence [H, P]
Do the words FaceBook, Podcasting, or blogging, mean anything to you? Well,
they do to students who are coming to campus with increasing levels of technical
sophistication. This generation’s reliance on the Internet will dramatically effect
how career professionals work with students and employers recruit them. Repeats
as Concurrent 120.
Jill Wesley, Career Services Consultant; and kim Shea, Career Services Consultant;
<strong>Center</strong> for Career Opportunitiws, Purdue University, West Layfayette, IN
r ASVAB: More Than Just a Test [H, P, A]
The ASVAB Career Exploration program is avaliable at no cost to secondary and
postsecondary schools. It provides a world-class comprehensive career exploration and
planning experience based on current career development theory and practice.
Mark Foster, ASVAB Program Manager, Minneapolis MEPS, Minneapolis, MN
r How to B.E.S.T Prepare Students for the Future! [H, P, A]
Looking for a unique assessment tool that measures soft skills required for the
classroom and future job success? B.E.S.T. (Building Employability Skills and Talents)
was developed by teachers and is used by all departments at Batavia High School. This
roundtable will provide handouts that show its use and effectiveness in the classroom.
Cathy Blozis, FACS Teacher/Vocational Director; and Marnie Heim, English Teacher;
Batavia Public School District 101, Batavia, IL
r A Career Portfolios: Making the Most of Today’s Technology [M, H, P, A]
Career portfolios have long been considered a powerful employment tool. However,
with advancements in technology, employers are demanding real time access to a
candidate’s proof of skills and abilities. A powerful electronic career portfolio can make
the difference between getting a job and continuing the job search. This high-energy
session will describe the process of developing electronic portfolios, discuss how to use
them effectively, and identify some of the pitfalls to avoid. Repeats as Concurrent 41.
Anna Graf Williams, Ph.D., Senior Partner; and David E. Morrow, Executive Director;
Learnovation, LLC, Fishers, IN
Conference Goal: Focus on adults of all ages seeking education, training,
job relocation, or development of new job skills to advance in their careers
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SALON E F 6 Attitude is Everything: Its Impact on Career and Employability
What’s the most important thing affecting employability and success on the job? This
thought-provoking presentation will use real-life stories to focus on helping clients
and students understand the significance and benefits of teamwork and connecting
with others. Delivered in Kirk’s humorous, motivational style, this session will provide
applicable, practical, and positive information you can use. Data from multiple sources
will demonstrate that attitude is the most important of all employability skills.
kirk P. Wyers, Jr., is the Director of Career and Technical Education at the Newaygo
County Regional Education Service Agency in western Michigan, where he also has
served as the Career Tech <strong>Center</strong> Director. Kirk has K-12 experience as a principal, assistant
principal, athletic director, and teacher. He has served on and co-chaired North
Central Accreditation Teams, and chaired United Way and March of Dimes fundraiser
committees. He is a former Board Member for the Michigan Association of Secondary
School Principals, and was honored as “Principal of the Year” in 1996.Kirk has presented
on school-to-work and career initiatives at the local, regional, state, and national levels.
Currently, he serves on the board of the Fremont Area Community Foundation, as a local
school board member, on the Board of Directors for his local Boys/Girls Club, and
as President of the Michigan West Central Career-Tech Partnership.
Concurrent Sessions IV
SALON B C Making the Transfer of Learning real for Students with Emotional
Behavioral Disabilities [M, H, P]
How do we motivate our most difficult students to “buy into” what we teach?
Learn about a School-Based Enterprise that is being used to offer these students an
opportunity to gain work experience, apply basic academics, practice social skills,
and hone emotional competence within authentic contexts while developing an
employability skills portfolio. Participants will receive a curriculum framework, sample
lesson plans, and evaluation rubrics.
Lisa Tousey, Special Educator/SBE Program Coordinator, Clintonville High School,
Clintonville, WI; John Gugerty, Project Director and Researcher; and Colleen Foley,
Associate Researcher; <strong>Center</strong> on Education and Work, University of Wisconsin-Madison,
Madison, WI
SALON G C 8 The Career Major Program: Framing Comprehensive Career
Development [H]
West Allis Nathan Hale High School’s Career Academy has been recognized as the
best career program in Wisconsin and fourth best in the nation. Learn how to use
career majors as a valuable component of a dynamic program that includes interest
inventories, career research, job shadowing, mock interviews, career assemblies,
employability skills, career portfolios, and career-related community activities.
Implementation strategies for all activities will be covered. Repeats as Roundtable 23.
kathleen MacDonald, Principal; Nate rice, School Counselor & Career Academy
Coordinator; Pat Wojciechowski, Teacher; and Jon kaszubowski, Social Studies
Teacher; Nathan Hale High School, West Allis, WI
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SALON F C 9 New Directions: A road Map to Prison Life and Beyond [H, P, A]
This session will center around a 30-minute, award-winning film that explores what
happens to an individual from conviction to release from parole. The film is intended
to increase understanding of what it is like for those in the correctional system and to
highlight what is available and what is needed for these individuals to make changes
in their lives and to experience successful reintegration.
Sue Fiebig Ciske, Adult Basic Education/High School Equivalency Diploma Instructor,
Kettle Moraine Correctional Institute, Plymouth, WI; and Cari Taylor, Probation/Parole
Field Supervisor, Day Report <strong>Center</strong>, Madison, WI
SALON A C80 Tech Prep Summer Institutes [H, P]
The Tech Prep Summer Institute is a three-day professional development activity that
was started by the North Central Wisconsin School-to-Career Partnership in June
2001. Since then it has grown to include additional Tech Prep consortiums, as well as
a second Institute started by Blackhawk and Gateway Tech Prep Consortiums. The
Institute is designed for district school teams to work on self-selected projects related to
the components of school- to-career initiatives. The successful program model will be
explained and can be duplicated by other partnerships or consortiums.
Aleta Murray (Moderator), Education Director-Tech Prep, Wisconsin Technical College
System, Madison, WI; Laurie Sager Borowicz, Director of K-12 Programs, Northcentral
Technical College, Wausau, WI; Jullie Purkapile,Tech Prep Specialist, Mid-State Technical
College, Wisconsin Rapids, WI; kate Skidmore,Tech Prep Specialist, Blackhawk
Technical College, Janesville, WI; Stephanie Sklba, Gateway Technical College, Racine,
WI; Marla konkol, Merrill High School, Merrill, WI; Steve Huth, Janesville School District,
Janesville, WI; Mike Flory, Broadhead High School, Broadhead, WI; Linda Brown,
Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, WI; and Sandy karpen, Almond-Bancroft High
School, Almond, WI
SALON D C81 Focus on the Future: The Power of CareerOneStop’s E-Tools [H, P, A]
CareerOneStop is a powerful collection of national, no-fee electronic tools providing
solutions to workforce demands faced by job seekers, workforce development
professionals, students, and businesses. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor,
CareerOneStop supports the development of local, demand-driven communities.
Within the context of the career planning process, this presentation will equip workforce
professionals with a suite of electronic tools to help their customers succeed in the 21st
century workplace. Repeats as Roundtable 113.
karen Underhill, CareerOneStop Project Specialist; CareerOneStop, U.S. Department
of Labor, St. Paul, MN
SALON C C8 Integrated Career and Life Planning: A Holistic Approach [H, P, A]
This presentation will explore the relationship between career planning and an overall
life plan. It will provide a related philosophical foundation, discuss the components of
a complete integrated career/life planning program, and introduce sample activities for
each component. Repeats as Roundtable 130.
Daniel E. Widuch, Academic Advisor, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
MILWAUkEE/ C83 Personal Branding, Blogging, and the Three keys to Self-Marketing
GrEEN BAY rOOM Success [H, P, A]
The ever-evolving world of careers and job search demands that we become well
versed in some of the newest self-marketing techniques that our students, clients and
employees can use. Want to learn more about personal branding and blogging, and
why they have become the “hot” vehicles for great career opportunities? How do these
techniques exemplify the Three Keys to Self-Marketing Success model? Repeats
as Roundtable 131.
Susan Guarneri, Owner/Career Consultant, Guarneri Associates, Three Lakes, WI
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MENDOTA rOOM C8 Changing Skill requirements in the Developing World of Work [M, H, P, A]
The current world of work is changing with technological advances and globalization.
The concept of “fungibility” regarding jobs adds to the reality of the world of work that
potentially affects all of us. The skills required to manage the future job market, with
a description of personal qualities and coping skills will be discussed. The growing
complexity of domestic diversity and international globalization will be addressed.
Repeats as Roundtable 132.
Nadene Peterson, Ed.D., Counseling Practitioner, Counseling Professionals,
West End, NC
GENEVA rOOM C8 Generate Some Excitement in the Classroom With Interactive Career
Games — Bookstore Session [All]
Keep That Job, It’s YOUR Choice, <strong>Careers</strong> Bingo, Interview Challenge, Meeting of
the Minds, Career Auction, Job Hunting Game, Career Capers, Join My Team…
so many games, which one should you use? Don’t miss this hands-on session to learn
what interactive games you can take back to the classroom. Warning: These games are
fun and students do not realize they are learning.
Sue Doell, Director, Career Connection, Appleton, WI
GrEENWAY rOOM C8 A Exploring the New National Career Development Guidelines [All]
The U.S. Department of Education recently revised the framework, scope, and delivery
of the National Career Development Guidelines. During this session, one of the authors
of the Guidelines will review the framework and lead a discussion that explores how
these goals and indicators can be used to enhance your career development program.
Judy Ettinger, Ph.D., Senior Staff, <strong>Center</strong> on Education and Work, University
of Wisconsin-Madison
LACrOSSE rOOM D8 C WOrknet’s Interactive Web Query System — Product Demonstration
[All]
WORKnet is a free, interactive, user-friendly, web query application developed by the
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. Job seekers, businesses, economic
developers, researchers, and youth use WORKnet to make informed decisions on
jobs, wages, workforce, and economic issues. WORKnet also provides information on
apprenticeships, vocational education and rehabilitation, youth programs, and more.
Heather Thompson, Research Analyst, Labor Market Information Section; and Sheila
keyes, Research Technician, Labor Market Information Section; Wisconsin Department
of Workforce Development, Madison, WI
Roundtables IV All roundtables (r) are located in the WISCONSIN rOOM.
Choose 3 presentations from the following group.
r86 Excellence in Teaching: A Business Education Partnership [All]
The Business Education Partnership of the Bettendorf and LeClaire Chambers of
Commerce, Eastern Iowa Community College District, Iowa Workforce Development,
and the Quad City Graduate <strong>Center</strong> teamed up to provide teachers an important
connection to business and government in a week-long graduate class. Learn how
theclass was designed to help teachers incorporate career awareness into the classroom
and how the area’s largest employers agreed to participate. Repeats as Concurrent 119.
Charlotte rashid, Labor Market Information Project Coordinator, Eastern Iowa
Community College, Davenport, IA; and Tammy Chelf, School-to-Work Coordinator,
Bettendorf Chamber of Commerce, Benttendorf, IA
TyPE OF SESSION C = Concurrent session r = Roundtable session F = Featured session T = Tour

sessions iv tuesday 3:15 - 4:30 PM
r8 ready for the real World? Career Education for Middle School
Students [E, M]
<strong>Careers</strong> Education is a real eye-opener for many middle school students. It is a
concept that can be adapted to core classes, exploratory classes, and advisory periods.
This presentation provides some ideas on how to bring <strong>Careers</strong> Education into the
classroom, shares experiences from a <strong>Careers</strong> Education exploratory teacher, and
suggests ideas for classroom activities and where to go for more materials. Repeats
as Concurrent 15.
Heather E. Lambert, Teacher, Herget Middle School, Aurora, IL
r88 Developing a Comprehensive Career Development Program at a Two-Year
Campus [P]
This session discusses the role of career development at a two-year commuter campus.
The presenters will identify the institution’s demographics and discuss challenges and
the solutions the campus has developed to meet the needs of this student population.
The presentation centers on integrating career development theory and practices
throughout campus. First Year Seminars, Career and Life Planning, and Issues and
Values in the Workforce courses will be addressed. Repeats as Concurrent 17.
Bobbie Boettcher, Student Services Coordinator; and Chris Logterman, Student
Services Director; University of Wisconsin-Baraboo, Baraboo, WI
r89 Closing the Gap [M, H, P]
Students are entering classrooms with a lot more in their backpacks than books.
They are expected to sit in class and learn, score high on standardized tests, and plan
their future career path—at the same time that they try to navigate adolescence, peer
pressure, gangs, home problems, and more. Schools must focus on students being
healthy, both mind and body, in order to get students back on a successful track. This
session will discuss issues and conduct a sensitivity training to help teachers, staff and
administrators understand why students are failing and help with solutions. Repeats as
Concurrent 19.
Donna McCoy, Division Coord. Sp. Ed, Bloom High School, Chicago Heights, IL; and
Larry McCoy, Educational Consultant, D.L. Marcus Inc., Richton Park, IL
r90 Integrating keyTrain Work readiness Skills into the Business Education
Curriculum [M, H, P, A]
Utilizing KeyTrain work readiness skills not only helps to prepare students for state
testing, but also for career readiness, employability expectations, and career success.
This program offers students firsthand knowledge about specific careers and the
expectations that employees will have of them. It also motivates students to improve on
their basic skills in order to achieve their desired career goal. Repeats as Concurrent 39.
David Staden, Supervisor, Business and Technology, Bremen School District 228, Tinley
Park, IL
r91 Straight Jobs, Gay Lives: Sexual Orientation and Career Decision
Making [P, A]
Gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender students preparing for entry into the workforce
often find themselves faced with additional career planning challenges related to their
sexual orientation. For many people, sexual orientation is such an integral part of
their identity that to remain closeted in the workplace would seem false. Others might
prefer to maintain separation between their personal and professional lives. However,
being openly gay could lead to discrimination, harassment, or even job loss. Repeats as
Concurrent 124.
Mark Brostoff, Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Services, Indiana University
Kelley School of Business, Bloomington, IN
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r9 Job Survival and Success Scale: Identifying and Enhancing Emotional
Intelligence Skills [H, P, A]
Research indicates that interpersonal and intrapersonal skills are the most soughtafter
characteristics of new and prospective employees, even more so than job-related
knowledge. These characteristics and skills, however, have been neglected in services
provided by career counselors working with people transitioning into the workforce.
This session will explore The Job Survival and Success Scale (JSSS) which measures
soft, emotional intelligence skills that are critical for surviving and succeeding in the
workplace. Repeats as Concurrent 42.
John Liptak, Associate Director, Experiential Learning and Career Development,
Radford University, Radford, VA
Books available — throughout the conference at the Bookstore.
r93 Coping with Math Anxiety in the Workplace [M, H, P, A]
Why are math skills so important to most careers? Come learn how and why a company
offers a math class for their employees. Experience how everybody has a mind for
math! Repeats as a Concurrent 21C.
John Mudore, Trainer/Author, Making Math Matter Institute, Black Earth, WI
r9 Living Out Loud [All]
This presentation provides an entertaining research-based approach for individuals
who work in the hectic world of high-stakes testing and student accountability. It
provides information to individuals on staying healthy while living in our highstress
organizations, and demonstrates ways that organizations can adapt to become
both more productive and more humane. It also provides a method for improving
organizational communications, while reminding us of the importance of laughter
and humor in our educational environments.
robert S. Barwa, Coordinator of Education-to-<strong>Careers</strong> Programs, East Aurora School
District 131, Aurora, IL
r9 A 10 Simple Steps to Get into Hot Government Jobs [M, H, P, A]
This session presents insider advice on how to find and win top government jobs and
internships. The presenter will explore the 10 Step Method to help students and adults
understand government processes, find the right job for them, write their resume
and embrace simple strategies to get the competitive edge. Topics include: decoding
the Federal employment system; finding the best jobs; writing resumes; preparing
for government interviews; networking; and negotiating a great salary. Repeats as a
Concurrent 125.
Emily k. Troutman, Certified Federal Career Trainer, Emily K. Troutman, Consulting Inc.,
Baltimore, MD
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4:30 - 6:00 pm 0th Anniversary “Gala” reception
MICHIGAN rOOM Celebrate!
Help us celebrate 20 years! Visit with friends new and old... Relax and unwind before
heading out for the evening. Stop in the Michigan Room for fun, music, cash bar, and
door prizes! Remember songs like Wild Thing... Mony Mony... Jump... Girls Just Want
to Have Fun? 1980s music with Scott, from Prime Time Mobile DJs, will bring
the memories rushing back. No registration or fee required.
5:30 - 10:00 pm A Night at the Overture — Ticketed Event
Bus departs from Conference <strong>Center</strong> Lobby at 5:30 pm.
Enjoy an evening out at the Capitol Theater in Madison’s extraordinary new Overture
<strong>Center</strong> for the Arts. Preserving one of the world’s oldest music-making forms, khoomei,
or throat-singing, Huun-Huur-Tu breathes new life into this ancient and beautiful vocal
technique. In this musical art form, a single vocalist simultaneously produces two
distinct pitches: a fundamental note and a high series of articulated harmonics. Fifty
tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Price includes a bus ride to State
Street for dinner on your own, the show at 7:30 pm, and a bus ride back.
Cost: $30 Prepaid registration is required. Ask about availability at the registration desk.
6:00 - 8:00 pm Joliet Township School District — Private Meeting
SALON B
Conference Goal: Place special emphasis on using
technology in career development and counseling
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WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE
7:00 - 7:50 am CDF Alumni Breakfast — For CDF Students, Instructors, and Alumni Only
LACrOSSE rOOM
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8:00 - 9:30 am Lessons Learned: What really Works? Applying Lessons
SUPErIOr rOOM Learned from the research
James R. Stone III
What do we know about schools’ role in improving a student’s chances of
success in the future? Do high school and postsecondary career and technical
education make a difference? What else can we do to assist our young people
and adults in transition to prepare for their next step in life?
The facts tell an alarming story: Just 68% of 9th graders finish high school.
Only a minority of students who start a college program finish. And of those
who do finish high school, many are not equipped for the challenges that
await them as they move on to further education or the workplace.
In this provocative session, Dr. James Stone will highlight some of the
lessons learned from six years of research conducted by the National
Research <strong>Center</strong> for Career and Technical Education at the University of
Minnesota. Using data collected from this research, he’ll help us consider
how to apply these lessons to the critical issues confronting all of us who
work to prepare students and adults for their future lives as lifelong
learners and productive workers.
James r. Stone III, Ph.D., is the director of the National Research <strong>Center</strong>
for Career and Technical Education and associate professor of career and
technical education at the University of Minnesota. He is a widely recognized
expert in educational transitions, particularly transitions between
education and work, and has developed a series of studies examining
the connections between the workplace and formal education. James is
a passionate and humorous speaker who enjoys taking the results of his
work and demonstrating how to apply them in practice with students and
adults.
Conference Goal: Connect education with business and industry
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sessions v wednesday 9:45 -11:00 aM
H Featured Session V: Panel Discussion II
SALON E F96 The relationship Between Diversity and Career Development Programs
Although we try to deliver the same career development services to all individuals,
it is clear that some students have specific needs that require different services. In this
presentation and discussion, panel members will identify issues that impact different
populations and explain strategies that can be used to minimize the impact of these
needs. Ophera Davis will talk about issues related to race. Pat Chatman will discuss
issues related to disability. Lynn McDonald will relate experiences from her program
that helps to clarify the relationship between being at-risk (with particular attention
to low economic status) and educational achievement.
Concurrent Sessions V
Panel Members:
Dr. Ophera Davis is President of Davis Career Consulting, Inc., a private career coaching
practice. She has taught Psychology at several colleges, most recently as a Visiting
Professor at Wellesley College, Boston. She earned her Doctorate of Philosophy in Education
at Saint Louis University. She serves on community services boards in Boston and
was recently appointed to the ACA taskforce for exemplary practices to empower all families
through counseling interventions.
Patricia Chatman is the Customized Employment Manager for Goodwill Industries of
Greater Detroit. She is responsible for building the capacity of the One-Stop Career <strong>Center</strong>s
to serve individuals with disabilities by providing a service delivery system through
the use of assistive technology, strategic planning, and staff education. Pat also is responsible
for the Career Development Facilitator (CDF) training for Goodwill Industries
of Greater Detroit. She has worked in human services for more than seventeen years
and will speak about her work with individuals with disabilities and populations that are
severely disadvantaged economically.
Dr. Lynn McDonald of the University of Wisconsin-Madison is the co-principal investigator
of a $2.9 million National Institute of Drug Abuse five-year grant to study application
of the Family and Schools Together (FAST) program. This program is an early intervention,
multi-family group approach that builds multiple layers of protection around at-risk
children and addresses problems such as drug and alcohol abuse, violence and delinquency,
and school dropout rates. It has served to promote increased parental involvement
in educational success (mainly for children ages 4-8) in over 600 communities in
38 states and five countries.
MILWAUkEE/ C9 Financial Literacy — Making it real for your Students [M, H, P, A]
GrEEN BAY rOOM Learn how to provide an interactive, hands-on, real world event in financial education.
This presentation will provide participants with knowledge of how to plan, implement
and evaluate a financial literacy event with classroom activities tied to national
academic standards for their students.
Annette O’Hern, Career and Technical Education Coordinator, School District
of LaCrosse, LaCrosse, WI; and Michele Mickelson, Assistant Director, <strong>Center</strong>
on Education and Work, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
SALON G C98 Celebrating Experience (Part 1): Career Planning for Mature Workers [A]
The presenters will address topics and present strategies for working with the growing
population of mature workers. Topics include: why this audience needs career
planning, changes in the workplace, and the new emphasis on contract and freelance
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work, extending a career into retirement, and turning a job into a hobby. This is part
one of a two-part presentation on working with a mature audience.
Chris Nejdl and Sheldon Joseph, Workforce Development Specialists, McHenry County
Job Training, Woodstock, IL
SALON A C99 Linking the real Game Programs to Illinois Academic Standards
[E, M, H, A]
Career activities can be incorporated into the curriculum and can be linked to academic
standards. See examples of how the Real Game Programs, developed by the U.S.
government, are interdisciplinary and meet the academic standards in Illinois. In
addition, discover the linkages between these programs and the career information
system of the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Repeats as Roundtable 67.
Ethel keeley, President, Keeley Consulting Inc., Port St. Lucie, FL; and Lola Lucas,
Career Resource Specialist, Illinois Department of Employment Security, Springfield, IL
SALON C C100 Creating Social Justice Internships [M, H, P, A]
The ideal learning environment seeks to design student experiences that work to make
a difference in the surrounding community while challenging students’ personal values.
However, knowing where to begin to create this interactive and meaningful learning
environment is difficult. This workshop will teach about social justice work, creating
and designing social justice internships, and ways to enhance student learning. Repeats
as Roundtable 145.
Meera rastogi, Ph.D., Assoc. Professor, Psychology, Edgewood College, Madison, WI
SALON H C101 Creating Pathways for Student Success [M, H]
This district has developed a plan, including a Freshman Academy, to insure a smooth,
successful transition for ninth grade students. As part of the plan’s development,
four Career Academies were formed. In addition to addressing career development
for all students, this project specifically targets students who are at risk due to poor
motivation, a history of failure, attendance issues, and/or unstable home situations
with specific intervention strategies. Repeats as Roundtable 146.
rick kalk, Ph.D., Director of Career Education and Business Partners, Spartanburg
District Five Schools, Duncan, SC
SALON B C10 A Career Counselor by Any Other Name is Just as Competent [H, P, A]
The purpose of this session is to inform career practitioners of the current status of
certificate credentializing programs. Topics such as the requirement for continuing
education, codes of ethics, number of individuals holding the certification, and
credentialing organizations will be covered. Additionally, evaluation of the
appropriateness of these for attendees and the perceived impact on the profession will
be highlighted.
Helen LaVan, Professor of Management, DePaul University, Chicago, IL
showCase PrograM
SALON D C103 Partnership Models that Lead to Healthcare Education, Critical Skills
Attainment, and Employment [H, P, A]
This session will explore the design and implementation of an education-to-career
model that partners secondary and postsecondary education, three high schools, a
healthcare employer, and a funding agency. The Triton College/Westlake Hospital
Scholarship Program is designed to address the educational needs of underpriveliged
students, as well as employes’ needs for additional nurses and allied healthcare
professionals. The program is recognized as a best practice program by the Illinois State
Board of Higher Education and the Illinois Community College Board.
Cheryl Antioch, Dean, Career Education, Triton College, River Grove, IL
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GrEENWAY rOOM C10 Career Quest — A Career Fair That Works! [M, H]
This district-wide learning experience for 8th grade students is more than just your
“typical career fair.” Structured Pre-Quest and Post-Quest activities enhance the
relevancy of the Career Quest. Student research posters are a key ingredient of the
Pre-Quest activities. Students utilize their “passports” on the day of the Quest to
interview business persons. Student and school incentive awards are given to facilitate
getting parents involved in this learning experience. The Career Quest is a year-long
learning experience, not just a one day affair. Repeats as Roundtable 147.
Lana Hefner, June Todd, and Miranda N. Blocker, Career Development Consultants,
Career and Technology Department, Richland County School District One, Columbia, SC
GENEVA rOOM C10 Make the Connection: Connect Children’s and Young Adult’s Literature
to Career Development — Bookstore Session [E, M]
Would you like to learn how to make the connection between career development and
reading? Identify books that will enhance reading and career development in your
students, and take them beyond learning the basic skills using an integrated curriculum
approach. This curriculum resource provides teachers and guidance counselors
with ready-to-use career development classroom activities coordinated with a broad
annotated bibliography of literature that can be found in your library.
Claudia Pogreba, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Madison, WI
LACrOSSE rOOM D106 WC-Connection — Product Demonstration [All]
Join the staff of Wisconsin <strong>Careers</strong>, innovators of the WC-Connection, as they
demonstrate this powerful website. The WC-Connection was developed to encourage
partnerships between businesses and schools in local communities. The website
facilitates easy management of business information and a volunteer exchange, both
of which benefit businesses and students/job seekers.
Ann Fillback Watt, Outreach Specialist; and Jessica Sackett, Outreach Specialist;
Wisconsin <strong>Careers</strong>, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
SALON F C106A Building a Career Academy [H, P]
Two schools in Eastern Iowa have created career academies for high school students.
The presentation will include specific details about the Health Occupations Academy.
This semester-long high school course is run daily from a local hospital. Students
spend time rotating between eight areas including nursing, radiology, operation room,
laboratory, dietary/environmental services, business ancillary, OT/PT and NIDT.
Details about starting and maintaining the programs will be shared. Participants
will receive examples of forms, communication, and record keeping.
Tamara J. Chelf, School-to-Work Coordinator, Bettendor/Pleasant Valley CSD,
Bettendorf, IA
MENDOTA rOOM C106B The Senior Project: Promoting Lifelong Learning and
Self-Advocacy [H]
This session offers participants an opportunity to examine a highly successful model
of a four-week experiential education program for seniors in their last quarter at New
Trier High School (Winnetka, Il). The presenters will provide a variety of approaches
for involving students, faculty, parents, and community members in a program that
extends education beyond the classroom walls. Participants will learn the nuts and
bolts of starting an experiential education program, monitoring its progress, and finally,
evaluating the benefits of such an experience. Repeats as Roundtable 152.
Larry rehage, Senior Project Coordinator; and Janice Dreis, Senior Adviser Chair,
New Trier High School, Winnetka, IL
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Choose 3 presentations from the following group.
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r10 retention: You NEED a Systematic Approach [P]
Learn about a simple, yet effective, interview technique that is easy to use and gets
results. During this hands-on, practical session participants learn how to teach others
to extract competencies from a job description, and use the P.R.O. technique to have
more positive interview experiences.
kent koebke, Advisor, Madison Area Technical College, Watertown, WI
r108 Incorporating Technology into Career Services [P]
Technology has changed the way we work. This is true in careers services as well
as business. Learn about the various ways you can incorporate technology into your
service model. Enhance your teaching as well as improve office operations. Become
aware of benefits and challenges. Repeats as Concurrent 14.
Shirley rowe, Career Advisor, Career Services, University of Texas-San Antonio, San
Antonio, TX
r109 America ‘s Career resource Network — A Hidden Treasure [All]
America’s Career Resource Network (ACRN) is dedicated to helping youth and adults
get the academic and career skills they need to be productive. Providing a variety
of career development resources is paramount in making a successful career choice.
Attendees will receive an overview of the resources available from ACRN and learn
about specific products such as The Real Game, Wisconsin <strong>Careers</strong>’ new ePortfolio
and the WC-Connection, a web-based tool that links local businesses to educators and
students. Repeats as Concurrent 59.
Bridget Brown, Executive Director, America’s Career Resource Network Association, Alexandria,
VA; and Fran Breit, Software Development and Marketing Manager, Wisconsin
<strong>Careers</strong>, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
r110 Tomorrow’s Jobs: 00 - 01 Employment Projections from the Bureau
of Labor Statistics [H, P, A]
The presentation will focus on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ biennial look at the labor
market 10 years into the future, including a look at occupations and industries that are
expected to grow. It will provide information on how global competition and changes
in technology, business practices, and the demand for goods and services will affect
job growth and the education and training needs of the future labor force. Repeats as
Concurrent 16.
Jon Sargent, Manager, Occupational Outlook Studies, Bureau of Labor Statistics,
Washington, DC
r111 Improving Postsecondary Outcomes for Young Women with
Disabilities [H, P]
Successful women with disabilities mentor young women with disabilities in a
school-based program to increase postsecondary employment opportunities. Through
collaboration with local high schools and community partners, career exploration has
been implemented, including resource people, job shadow experiences, and efforts
to increase their family and friend network. Self esteem is addressed through the
introduction of self advocacy skills for the young women who are participating in the
project. This project is federally funded and is set in rural Montana.
Martha Carstensen, Program Coordinator; and Brigid Hagerty, Program Coordinator,
Montana <strong>Center</strong> on Disabilities, Montana State University-Billings, Billings, MT
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r11 Career Awareness Made Friendly [E]
As part of their comprehensive career development model, Newaygo County is using
core curriculum and career pathways to embed career instructional resources into
academics at the elementary level. This session will showcase how career activities are
aligned to appropriate grade level benchmarks, placing them at a teacher’s fingertips,
and enabling inclusion of career awareness without the extra work. Other elementary
career development resources will also be included and discussed. Repeats as
Concurrent 38.
Sandy Tower, Career Development Specialist, Newaygo County Regional Educational
Service Agency, Fremont, MI
r113 Focus on the Future: The Power of CareerOneStop’s E-Tools [H, P, A]
CareerOneStop is a powerful collection of national, no-fee electronic tools providing
solutions to workforce demands faced by job seekers, workforce development
professionals, students, and businesses. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor,
CareerOneStop supports the development of local, demand-driven communities.
Within the context of the career planning process, this presentation will equip workforce
professionals with a suite of electronic tools to help their customers succeed in the 21st
century workplace. Repeats as Concurrent 81.
karen Underhill, CareerOneStop Project Specialist; CareerOneStop, U.S. Department
of Labor, St. Paul, MN
r11 EPICS: Exploring Pathways to Career Success [P]
EPICS is a newly created web-based program that incorporates a developmental career
model into interactive instructional modules for students and provides supporting
materials for instructors. Initially developed for use in a campus-wide first year
intervention initiative, EPICS has application for classroom instruction as well as
for individual and small group advising and counseling. Development of EPICS has
fostered collaboration with career services and academic units across campus. Repeats
as Concurrent 140.
Margaret Schrock, Assistant Director; and Gail rooney, Director; The Career <strong>Center</strong>,
University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign, Champaign, IL
r11 Why Don’t Some really Smart People Have Successful <strong>Careers</strong>? [All]
“You’re smart. You can do anything,” said the school guidance counselor to the gifted
child. As an adult, this person is still gifted and does not have the knowledge or tools to
help himself feel successful in the world of work. A number of unique features of gifted
adults (and kids) will be explored, as they relate to career development. Repeats as
Concurrent 138.
Susan C. Cosley, Career Counselor, Career and Business Services, Robbinsdale, MN
r11 A Effective Strategies to Help Postsecondary Students Engage
in Successful Career Planning
Participants will have the opportunity to discuss examples of strategies that have
proven successful in helping postsecondary students improve their chances of making
a successful career-job match. These include: a) web-based occupational databases such
as O*NET, OHH and Career Infonet to help students identify appropriate career paths;
b) job-based and individual-based career tools to help students identify their strengths
and weaknesses; and c) strategic career planning approaches (i.e., gap analysis) that
may be used to identify the best pathway to a successful career-job match.
Maria B. Castaneda, Ph.D., Assistant Researcher, <strong>Center</strong> on Education and Work,
Madison, WI
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SALON E F116 Education, <strong>Careers</strong> and the New Economy
What is the New Economy? What impact will it have on tomorrow’s jobs? How
are industry, careers, and education being reshaped—and what should we be doing
differently to prepare our clients and students? Based on the presenter’s extensive
background as an economist, this session will explore the significance of the New
Economy and its impact on the workforce and jobs of the future.
David Ward, Ph.D., established NorthStar Economics in May 2000. His work on “Wisconsin
and the New Economy” has been widely recognized. Ward has extensive experience
in strategic planning and has authored strategic economic development plans for clients
in Wisconsin, Wyoming, and New Hampshire. His studies include: A Systematic Evaluation
Process for a Science and Technology Strategy in New Hampshire; A Strategic
Economic Development Plan for The Town of Saratoga, Wyoming; An Economic Agenda
and Operating Plan for the International Trade, Business, and Economic Development
Council of Southwest Wisconsin; and An Economic Development Adjustment Plan for
Door County, Wisconsin.
Ward is an active investor and belongs to the Origin Investment Group of La Crosse,
Wisconsin. He is the co-author of the 2003 and 2005 NorthStar Guide to Growth and
Venture Capital. Ward earned a BBA, MBA and Ph.D. in Finance from the University
of Wisconsin-Madison. Ward completed a 31-year career in the University of Wisconsin
System in July of 2000. He held teaching positions at the University of Wisconsin-Green
Bay and Oshkosh.
GENEVA rOOM C116A Career Development resources 101 (special time 11:15 am - 12:15 pm)
— Bookstore Session [All]
Looking for some career development basics... nontraditional or emerging
occupations... something specific to your program? From a series of reader-friendly
biographies to current labor market information to employability skills, this session will
highlight resources to provide a broad view to enhance career exploration. This inside
look at unique career development resources will help move your program up a notch.
Facilitators: Conference Staff /Volunteer Educators
LACrOSSE rOOM C11 Math Curriculum Integration: Core Principles that Make it Work [H, P, A]
This presentation will summarize a two-year study of a theory-based, curriculum
integration study. Students in the experimental group outperformed students in the
control group in all five Career and Technical Education replication sites. The pedagogic
model tested in this study and the processes necessary to achieve the results will be
shared.
James Stone, Ph.D., Director, National Research <strong>Center</strong> for Career and Technical
Education, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
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SALON D C118 Ethics in the Job Search and Beyond [H, P, A]
This session provides valuable insight into the growing concern over ethics during
the job search. Research from study participants will be presented that will help career
professionals design job readiness programming. Also covered will be best practices
for working with students and career services professionals on ethics-related issues.
Jennifer Youngblood, Career Counselor, Career Services, The University of Texas at
San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
SALON F C119 Excellence in Teaching: A Business Education Partnership [All]
The Business Education Partnership of the Bettendorf and LeClaire Chambers of
Commerce, Eastern Iowa Community College District, Iowa Workforce Development,
and the Quad City Graduate <strong>Center</strong> teamed up to provide teachers an important
connection to business and government in a week-long graduate class. Learn how the
class was designed to help teachers incorporate career awareness into the classroom
and how the area’s largest employers agreed to participate. Repeats as Roundtable 86.
Charlotte rashid, Labor Market Information Project Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community
College, Davenport, IA; and Tammy Chelf, School-to-Work-Coordinator, Bettendorf
Chamber of Commerce, Benttendorf, IA
GrEENWAY rOOM C1 0 Helping Students to Develop a Positive Internet Presence [H, P]
Do the words FaceBook, Podcasting, or blogging, mean anything to you? Well, they do
to students who are coming to campus with increasing levels of technical sophistication.
This generation’s reliance on the internet will dramatically effect how career
professionals work with students and employers recruit them. Repeats as Roundtable
73.
Jill Wesley, Career Services Consultant; and kim Shea, Career Services Consultant;
<strong>Center</strong> for Career Opportunities, Purdue University, West Layfayette, IN
SALON G C1 1 Celebrating Experience (Part ): Job Search Techniques for the Mature
Worker [A]
This presentation addresses specific job search techniques for mature workers with
topics such as: the appearance in the interview, the grief process and its impact on the
job search, the importance of attitude and how to develop a positive attitude, and the
communication challenges with three generations in the workplace. Discussion also
includes the selling strengths of having a good work ethic, reliability, and experience;
types of employers seeking mature workers; ways to deal with being overqualified;
and how to respond to salary questions.
Jim Pacholski, Workforce Development Specialist; and Linda kasprzak, Workforce
Development Specialist; McHenry County Job Training, Woodstock, IL
SALON H C1 Career Clusters, Career Pathways, and Career Development [E, M, H]
Explore ways to connect career clusters, career pathways, and career development
at the local level. Lesson plans developed by K-12 educators that connect current
academic content standards to career development’s key topics will be shared, as well
as resources for aligning interests to clusters and pathways. Participants will be able
to take ideas and materials to use that support a K-12 system-wide career development
program. Repeats as Roundtable 68.
Beth Bronkar, Career Development Coordinator; and Cindy Hensley, Associate School
Liaison; C-TEC of Licking County, Newark, OH
SALON A C1 3 The Art and Science of Making Better Career Decisions [H, P, A]
Collaboration between the University of Oregon and Hebrew University of Jerusalem
has resulted in an innovative application for identifying promising occupations.
Making Better Career Decisions (MBCD) is an Internet-based application that draws
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on years of research in decision-making theory, career development, and career
information delivery systems. It recognizes the multi-dimensional aspect of occupations
and of individuals and the way people actually make decisions. Follow-up research
demonstrates career satisfaction for individuals choosing occupations identified with
MBCD.
Dan Erdmann, Director, into<strong>Careers</strong>, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
SALON B C1 Straight Jobs, Gay Lives: Sexual Orientation and Career Decision
Making [P, A]
Gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender students preparing for entry into the workforce
often find themselves faced with additional career planning challenges related to their
sexual orientation. For many people, sexual orientation is such an integral part of
their identity that to remain closeted in the workplace would seem false. Others might
prefer to maintain separation between their personal and professional lives. However,
being openly gay could lead to discrimination, harassment, or even job loss. Repeats as
Roundtable 91.
Mark Brostoff, Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Services, Indiana University
Kelley School of Business, Bloomington, IN
MENDOTA rOOM C1 10 Simple Steps to Get into Hot Government Jobs [M, H, P, A]
This session presents insider advice on how to find and win top government jobs and
internships. The presenter will explore the 10 Step Method to help students and adults
understand government processes, find the right job for them, write their resume and
embrace simple strategies to get the competitive edge. Topics include: decoding the
Federal employment system; finding the best jobs; writing resumes; preparing for
government interviews; networking; and negotiating a great salary. Repeats as
a Roundtable 94A.
Emily k. Troutman, Certified Federal Career Trainer, Emily K. Troutman, Consulting Inc.,
Baltimore, MD
SALON C C1 A Dynamic Career Development for Special Needs Students [M, H, P]
This session will provide information from the National Clearinghouse on
Postsecondary Education for Individuals with Disabilities, HEATH Resource <strong>Center</strong> at
The George Washington University. The newest publication from HEATH, “Guidance
and Career Counselor’s Toolkit: Advising High School Students with Disabilities on
postsecondary Options,” will be featured. Additional information on publications,
resources, websites, and links to consortium members will be provided. Repeats as
Roundtable 72.
Pamela Ekpone, Ph.D., Director, The George Washington University HEATH Resource
<strong>Center</strong>, Washington, DC
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MILWAUkEE/ C1 B regional Planning + Individual Delivery = Student Engagement
GrEEN BAY rOOM [M, H, P, A]
The Ottawa Area Intermediate School District (OAISD) Educational Development
Plan Team was formed in response to an area-wide study conducted by W.E. Upjohn
Institute for Employment Research that evaluated the use and effectiveness of formal
career planning. The team designed a plan, contracted with a software developer, and
implemented the OAISD Career Planning System. That was the easy part. This session
will address the difficulties that came with implementation and integration of the
system into 12 area high schools—each of differing sizes, varying number of counselors,
and different career guidance philosophies.
Sandra Dupuis, Assistant Superintendent for Career and Technical Education, Ottawa
Area Intermediate School District, Holland, MI; Brenda Clark, Career Counselor, and
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Dave Tchozewski, Math Teacher/Career Coordinator, Jenison High School, Jenison, MI;
Jean Artega, Career Preparation Coordinator, Coopersville High School, Coopersville,
MI; Mary Beth Timmer, Volunteer Coordinator, Zeeland West High School, Zeeland, MI
Roundtables VI All roundtables (r) are located in the WISCONSIN rOOM.
Choose 2 presentations from the following group.
r1 6 Oil Depletion Will Change the World: Let’s Get ready [All]
Evidence is mounting that world oil production will soon peak and enter irreversible
decline, at a time of rapidly growing demand. Due to the current lack of viable energy
alternatives, the global economy may experience a severe, long-term contraction as a
result. The paradigm of perpetual economic growth may thus become obsolete, which
will have enormous implications for career counseling and how we help people prepare
for the future. Repeats as Concurrent 58.
regan Haulotte, Guidance Counselor, South High School, Sheboygan, WI
r1 Using M.O.P.S. (Movies, Objects, Posters/Pictures, and Signs/Stories) in
your Classroom [M, H, P, A]
This interactive session of movie clips, objects, pictures, posters, stories, and signs will
give participants various themes and applicable concepts that connect to life and career
issues. The methods and approach will provide effective methods to build fun and
excitement into your classroom environment. Repeats as Concurrent 12.
kent korth, Prevocational Coordinator, Special Education District of Lake County,
Grayslake, IL
r1 8 Giving Value to a Values Exercise: Using an Understanding of Personal
Values in the Job Search Process [H, P, A]
A person’s happiness and satisfaction in a given career and with a specific employer
is built upon three pillars: interests, skills, and values. This hands-on session will
introduce participants to a values exploration process designed to help the client/
student understand his or her values as they relate to work, and to use that awareness
to look for the “fit” between the individual’s values and the culture of the potential
employer. Repeats as Concurrent 61.
Linda A. Phillips, Director, Career and Life Transition Counseling, Des Moines, IA
r1 9 <strong>Careers</strong>, Career Paths, and Education in Hospitality [M, H, P, A]
The hospitality industry offers infinite opportunities to students for long-term
careers and educational growth. This session discusses the industry, careers, industry
commitment to education, and an award-winning curriculum that can be used to
prepare students for jobs in the industry (including industry certification) or for entry
into degree programs in hospitality. Repeats as Concurrent 62.
Faye Gayes, Vice President, High School Education Programs; and Jeff Gerber, Director
of Workforce Development; American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, Orlando, FL
r130 Integrated Career and Life Planning: A Holistic Approach [H, P, A]
This presentation will explore the relationship between career planning and an overall
life plan. It will provide a related philosophical foundation, discuss the components of
a complete integrated career/life planning program, and introduce sample activities for
each component. Repeats as Concurrent 82.
Daniel E. Widuch, Academic Advisor, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
r131 Personal Branding, Blogging, and the Three keys to Self-Marketing
Success [H, P, A]
The ever-evolving world of careers and job search demands that we become well
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versed in some of the newest self-marketing techniques that our students, clients and
employees can use. Want to learn more about personal branding and blogging, and
why they have become the “hot” vehicles for great career opportunities? How do these
techniques exemplify the Three Keys to Self-Marketing Success model? Repeats as
Concurrent 83.
Susan Guarneri, Owner/Career Consultant, Guarneri Associates, Three Lakes, WI
r13 Changing Skill requirements in the Developing World of Work
[M, H, P, A]
The current world of work is changing with technological advances and globalization.
The concept of “fungibility” regarding jobs adds to the reality of the world of work that
potentially affects all of us. The skills required to manage the future job market, with
a description of personal qualities and coping skills will be discussed. The growing
complexity of domestic diversity and international globalization will be addressed.
Repeats as Concurrent 84.
Nadene Peterson, Ed.D., Counseling Practitioner, Counseling Professionals,
West End, NC
r133 Does Computer-Assisted Career Guidance Affect Vocational Identity and
Occupational Information? [A]
This session will discuss the results of the presenter’s research investigating the
relationship between vocational identity/occupational information and outcomes of
using a computer-assisted career guidance program (CACG). The study examined the
relationship between CACG outcomes and My Vocational Situation identity profiles
for clients who used the WIS<strong>Careers</strong> website at a job center in Wisconsin. Questions
examined include: 1) What were client outcomes after using the WIS<strong>Careers</strong> website?,
and 2) Does this CACG system have a direct impact on clients’ vocational identity and
occupational information?
Ann Fillback Watt, Outreach Specialist, Wisconsin <strong>Careers</strong>, Madison, WI
r13 A Comparative Study of Male Mechanical Engineers and Male
Elementary School Counselors: Gender role Beliefs and Attitudes, Gender
Conflict Experiences and Job Satisfactions [All]
This research presentation will explore the question: To what degree do men who
work as mechanical engineers and elementary school counselors adhere to traditional
male role beliefs and attitudes, experience gender role conflict, and report a positive
level of job satisfaction? Specific comparative study findings, implications, and
recommendations for further research will be presented.
Thomas A. Dodson, Associate Professor, Master of Arts in Counseling, Eastern
Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, VA
r13 A Who Are Career Development Facilitators... and What Do They Do? [All]
With the increasing need for qualified individuals to assist students and adults
develop lifelong career development and employability skills, the number of Career
Development Facilitators (CDFs) is growing nationwide. This session will address how
to become a certified CDF through the <strong>Center</strong> for Credentialing and Education. You’ll
talk with recent CDF graduates/students about the course requirements, curriculum,
and how this certification can help you attain person and professional goals. Repeats as
Roundtable 52A.
Jim Hasse, Senior Content Developer, eSight <strong>Careers</strong> Network, Madison, WI; and Allen
reynolds, Guidance Counselor, Wilmot Union High School, Wilmot, Wisconsin
12:30- 2:00 pm Cash and Carry Lunch
CONFErENCE
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SALON E F13 The Achilles Syndrome: Counseling with “Winners” Who Feel Like
“Losers”
It’s been described as the “coup de grace” of career dissatisfaction and is an
enigma to both workers and management: valued employers who, in spite of
incontrovertible evidence, persistently attribute their stellar workplace performance
to faked competence. Is this a consequence of compromised self-esteem, self-efficacy,
or emotional intelligence? This session will help participants recognize the seven
symptoms of the Achilles Syndrome, understand the impact of disruptions in the
normal learning cycle, and witness the use of a narrative intervention for the promotion
of workplace competence.
Michael E. Hall, Ph.D., is a solo practitioner in Charlotte, NC, where he provides counseling,
coaching, and consulting services to adults seeking enhancement of their career,
marital, and life satisfaction/success. He is Director of Executive Services for Compass
Career Management Solutions/OI Partner-NC, and Professional Affiliate Member of the
graduate faculty in Counseling at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte.
Concurrent Sessions VII
Hall served on the editorial board of the Career Development Quarterly and Publications
Development Council and is a frequent international conference presenter. He has been
Associate Director for Counseling, Career Services, and Affiliate Assistant Professor of
Counseling Psychology (Penn State); as well as a contingency provider for Career Development
Services in Rochester, NY. Previously, he was a school psychologist in Columbus,
OH. Hall’s credentials include a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Licensed Professional
Counselor, and Career Management Fellow. He has enhanced the career and life
satisfaction of individuals from Fortune 500 companies such as Bank of America, Dow
Chemical, Corning-Asahi, Duke Energy, Eastman-Kodak, First Union Bank, John Deere,
Phillip Morris, Reebok/Rockport International, and 3-M.
GrEENWAY rOOM C136 Incorporating Multicultural Counseling Competencies into Your
Work [All]
This session will provide an overview of the Multicultural Cultural Competencies
and offer suggestions to participants about how they can make them a part of their
everyday work with students or clients. The focus includes practical strategies you
can use.
Ophera Davis, Ph.D., Davis Career Consulting, Inc., Boston, MA
SALON A C13 High School Youth Apprenticeships Give Students a Career Boost [H]
The statewide youth apprenticeship program in Wisconsin is entering its 14th year and
surveys consistently show positive results. High rates of postsecondary enrollment and
retention, plus strong endorsement from the business community, point to a successful
work-based learning model for career preparation. State leaders will discuss important
lessons learned, graduate and employer perspectives, and recommended components
for replication.
Joyce Christee, Youth Apprenticeship Director, Wisconsin Department of Workforce
Development, Madison, WI; and Michele Mickelson, Assistant Director, <strong>Center</strong>
on Education and Work, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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SALON D C138 Why Don’t Some really Smart People Have Successful <strong>Careers</strong>? [All]
“You’re smart. You can do anything,” said the school guidance counselor to the gifted
child. As an adult, this person is still gifted and does not have the knowledge or tools to
help himself feel successful in the world of work. A number of unique features of gifted
adults (and kids) will be explored, as they relate to career development. Repeats as
Roundtable 115.
Susan C. Cosley, Career Counselor, Career and Business Services, Robbinsdale, MN
MENDOTA rOOM C139 Looking Forward to Monday Morning [All]
Do you and your colleagues start the week on Monday or MOANday morning? Join
Dr. Diane Hodges as she unleashes a wealth of ideas staff members can use to create
more fun, laughter, recognition and appreciation for each other... in just minutes a day.
Learn how to implement low-cost, fun activities during staff meetings, lunch times, and
holidays. Bring a supply of chuckles, smiles, and grins—you will need them!
Diane Hodges, Managing Partner, Threshold Group, San Diego, CA
Books available — throughout the conference at the Bookstore.
SALON C C1 0 EPICS: Exploring Pathways to Career Success [P]
EPICS is a newly created web-based program that incorporates a developmental career
model into interactive instructional modules for students and provides supporting
materials for instructors. Initially developed for use in a campus-wide first year
intervention initiative, EPICS has application for classroom instruction as well as
for individual and small group advising and counseling. Development of EPICS has
fostered collaboration with career services and academic units across campus. Repeats
as Roundtable 114.
Margaret Schrock, Assistant Director; and Gail rooney, Director; The Career <strong>Center</strong>,
University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign, Champaign, IL
SALON H C1 1 Using Assessment Tools to Develop People [H, P, A]
North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development has piloted the use of two employee
assessment tools in their nine-county workforce area in partnership with SHRM and
local business. This employer-led project should lead to better awareness and validation
of the skills acquired and needed by individuals in the future. Each tool (WORKeys and
Profile, Inc.) will be shared, the pilot structure outlined, and a discussion of the results
conducted. The audience will be able to discuss ways they could use these or similar
assessments in their career or employee development system. Repeats as Roundtable
70.
Sally Cutler, Executive Director, North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development,
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
SALON G C1 What are the Indicators of A Good Career Education Program? [E, M, H]
With the emphasis placed on schools to meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) schools
are focusing on increasing standardized test scores at the expense of developing,
maintaining, or expanding career education programs. Young people lack adequate
information about career choices and often leave high school without a career direction
or interest. This results in thousands of dollars being spent on postsecondary training
that does not prepare them to work in an area they truly enjoy or that reflects their
interests or talents. Repeats as Roundtable 46.
Stan Bippus, Ph.D., Superintendent, Salem Community Schools, Salem, IN
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SALON B C1 3 Motivating the reluctant Learner [E, M, H, P]
Career program teachers have a long and proud history of being able to reach students
that other teachers could never seem to motivate. In this high energy session, a 32-year
veteran of the classroom and front office will present a variety of best practices that are
effective in motivating reluctant students in classroom and lab settings. Participants will
learn about a number of research-based strategies that can turn classrooms and labs into
exciting learning places. The presentation is interactive and includes an occasional bit of
magic. Repeats as Roundtable 47.
robert S. Barwa, Coordinator of Education-to-<strong>Careers</strong> Programs, East Aurora School
District 131, Aurora, IL
SALON F C1 A reality Store “Nuts and Bolts” [M, H]
Learn why this program has been so successful in the Marshfield Area and how you
can start one in your community. The Reality Store is designed to provide students with
a glimpse of how much things cost and how quickly they add up. It is a real game of
“life.”
Judy Nystrom, Workforce Development Director, Marshfield Area Chamber Foundation;
David Schoepke, Principal, and Dan Akin, Career and Technical Education Instructor,
Marshfield Middle School, Marshfield, WI
MILWAUkEE/ C1 B How Can We keep Our Career Services Current? [M, H, P]
GrEEN BAY rOOM While books like A Whole New Mind and The Earth is Flat, are clarifying nature of
changes occurring, are we still being effective and current in our career service delivery?
As we look ahead, can we develop a creative, wholistic, intelligent design for delivery
of career services to high school students based on emergent behavior? Reavis High
School provides individual career counseling, a creative design career center, job
shadowing, a rich and varied career day, and attempts to address career decisions
from every perspective of the curriculum. Can we do better as we consider the future?
Larry Ehretsman, Guidance Counselor/Adjunct Professor, Reavis High School,
Burbank, IL
Roundtables VII All roundtables (r) are located in the WISCONSIN rOOM.
Choose 2 presentations from the following group.
r1 Creating Social Justice Internships [M, H, P, A]
The ideal learning environment seeks to design student experiences that work to make
a difference in the surrounding community while challenging students’ personal values.
However, knowing where to begin to create this interactive and meaningful learning
environment is difficult. This workshop will teach about social justice work, creating
and designing social justice internships, and ways to enhance student learning. Repeats
as Concurrent 100.
Meera rastogi, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Psychology, Edgewood College,
Madison, WI
r1 6 Creating Pathways for Student Success [M, H]
This district has developed a plan, including a Freshman Academy, to insure a smooth,
successful transition for ninth grade students. As part of the plan’s development,
four Career Academies were formed. In addition to addressing career development
for all students, this project specifically targets students who are at risk due to poor
motivation, a history of failure, attendance issues, and/or unstable home situations
with specific intervention strategies. Repeats as Concurrent 101.
rick kalk, Ph.D., Director of Career Education and Business Partners, Spartanburg
District Five Schools, Duncan, SC
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r1 Career Quest — A Career Fair That Works! [M, H]
This district-wide learning experience for 8th grade students is more than just your
“typical career fair.” Structured Pre-Quest and Post-Quest activities enhance the
relevancy of the Career Quest. Student research posters are a key ingredient of the Pre-
Quest activities. Students utilize their “passports” on the day of the Quest to interview
business persons. Student and school incentive awards are given to facilitate getting
parents involved in this learning experience. The Career Quest is a year-long learning
experience, not just a one day affair. Repeats as Concurrent 104.
Lana Hefner, June Todd, and Miranda N. Blocker, Career Development Consultants,
Career and Technology Department, Richland County School District One, Columbia, SC
r1 8 Declaring Your Passions [All]
It is reported that only 5% of workers are doing what they love to do. Reports also
indicate that young people who have identified their likes and dislikes get a head start
on their search for their soul and life passion. This session provides participants with
a framework that unfolds value thinking as a process that leads to declaring one’s
passion. Thinking is the schema that nourishes memory, concepts, and knowledge to
help individuals respond to their curiosity, creativity, and will to make a difference.
Thinking universally and with compassion will help lead people to be knights against
social problems.
rafael Gomez, Counselor, Sennett Middle School, Madison, WI
r1 9 What is Being Done to Promote Graphic Communications? [H, P]
The Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation (GAERF®) promotes careers
in graphic communications through four major programs: PrintED, a national
accreditation/certification program at secondary and postsecondary levels; MAKE
YOUR MARK, a campaign aimed at introducing graphic arts careers to high school
students; grants to individuals and institutions sponsoring related research, seminars,
and projects; and an annual Career Awareness Day. This session will provide an
overview of these programs.
Ervin A. Dennis, Ph.D., Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation, Reston, VA
r1 0 Using the Web: Online Career Exploration for Adults [All]
This session is an overview of how online websites are used in the career exploration
process at the Kenosha County Job <strong>Center</strong>. Curriculum content and resource materials
will be provided. Discussion includes WIS<strong>Careers</strong> usage and activity worksheets
for homebound participants, incorporation of WIS<strong>Careers</strong> in our standard career
assessment process, and some of the best websites for job seekers to research for career
and employment related information as the basis of a workshop.
Carol Ziesemer, Vocational Counselor; and Barbara Welch, Vocational Supervisor,
Kenosha County Job <strong>Center</strong>, Kenosha, WI
r1 1 Personal responsibility — Achieving Academic and Career Goals [All]
Perhaps no other skill is as important to personal success as the ability to set, manage,
and achieve personal goals. This session will focus on a new research-based assessment
and skill intervention system designed to eliminate procrastination – blame – victim
thinking. Each participant will have an opportunity to take an assessment on personal
responsibility, score the assessment, and discuss the results along with related
intervention strategies to improve each skill.
Terry Schmitz, Member, The Conover Company, Oshkosh, WI
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Booth 0 (in Conference <strong>Center</strong> Lobby)
<strong>Center</strong> on Education and Work
1025 W. Johnson St., Room 964
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI 53706-1796
(800) 446-0399
www.cew.wisc.edu
Since 1964, the <strong>Center</strong> on Education and
Work has enabled educators to engage
youth and adults in career-related growth
and achievement. Visit the CEW booth/
bookstore to collect resources and ideas
on how the <strong>Center</strong> can assist you with
career development activities, curriculum,
professional development, research, and
learning assessment initiatives.
Booth 2
State of Wisconsin – Department of
Workforce Development
Representatives: Heather Thompson and
Sheila Keys
P.O. Box 7944
Madison, WI 53707
(608) 267-5053
http://worknet.wisconsin.gov
WORKnet is a free, interactive,
user-friendly, web query application
developed by the Wisconsin Department
of Workforce Development. Job
seekers, businesses, economic
r1 The Senior Project: Promoting Lifelong Learning and Self-Advocacy [H]
This session offers participants an opportunity to examine a highly successful model
of a four-week experiential education program for seniors in their last quarter at New
Trier High School (Winnetka, Il). The presenters will provide a variety of approaches
for involving students, faculty, parents, and community members in a program that
extends education beyond the classroom walls. Participants will learn the nuts and
bolts of starting an experiential education program, monitoring its progress, and finally,
evaluating the benefits of such an experience. Repeats as Concurrent 106B.
Larry rehage, Senior Project Coordinator; and Janice Dreis, Senior Adviser Chair,
New Trier High School, Winnetka, IL
r1 3 Academic and Career Decision Making in College Freshman [H, P, A]
As high school students transition to postsecondary institutions, a number of factors
affect their educational and career development. Many students experience frustration
and failure because they do not have an adequate understanding of the careers they
pursue. This roundtable will discuss the mismatch between how students conceptualize
the academic requirements and professional opportunities of particular careers and
what they actually encounter. It will provide suggestions to help college students
become better equipped to make career decisions.
John klatt, <strong>Center</strong> on Education and Work, University of Wisconsin-Madison,
Madison, WI
Exhibitors
developers, researchers, and youth use
WORKnet to make informed decisions
on jobs, wages, workforce, and economic
issues. WORKnet also provides
information on apprenticeships, vocational
education and rehabilitation, youth
programs, and more.
Booth 3
ACRNA – The Real Game Series
Representative: Ethel Keeley
1410 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-8900
http://www.realgame.org/
The Real Game Series is a set of worldclass
programs that bring interactive,
experiential learning to the classroom
to increase students’ perceptions of the
relevance and importance of their school
experiences. With leadership provided
by America’s Career Resource Network
Association, the basic aim of the series is
to introduce realities of the adult world of
work in a meaningful way, to help people
make informed decisions, and to find
satisfying work in today’s economy.
Booth 5
Her Own Words
Representative: Jocelyn Riley
P.O. Box 5264
Madison, WI 53703-0264
(608) 271-7083
www.nontraditionalcareers.com
The Her Own Words® series of
videotapes and resource guides on
Women in Nontraditional <strong>Careers</strong>
includes Women Entrepreneurs, Women
in Engineering, and Women in Building
Construction. Labor Studies Journal calls
them “both educational and inspiring.”
Booth 6
Wisconsin Area Health Education
<strong>Center</strong>
Representative: Judith Quirt
37 Kessel Court
Suite 113
Madison, WI 53711
http://www.ahec.wisc.edu/
The Area Health Education <strong>Center</strong>
(AHEC) is a national program for
improving the accessibility and quality
of primary health care. The program
is designed to encourage universities
and educators to build partnerships that
meet community health needs. They
work toward the goal of decentralizing
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28 American Hotel & Lodging Association
29 Bureau of Labor Statistics
30 JIST Publishing, Inc.
32 Goodheart-Willcox Publishers
33 Career Liftoff®
34 Greystone Educational Materials
35 EdITS
36 Wisconsin Environmental Health
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37 Wisconsin Career Development
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38 National Career Development
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39 National Career Assessment
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40 Graphic Arts Education
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41 Free Materials Table
42 Wisconsin <strong>Careers</strong>
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health professions training and linking
communities with academic health centers.
The Wisconsin AHEC works to improve the
supply, distribution, diversity, and quality
of health care professionals in Wisconsin,
thereby improving access to health care
in the state’s rural and urban underserved
areas.
Booth 7
College & Career Press
Representative: Andrew Morkes
3139 N. Lincoln Avenue #208
Chicago, IL 60657
http://www.collegeandcareerpress.com/
pages/1/index.htm
College and Career Press provides
comprehensive and career-related
information to counselors, librarians
and teachers. CCP publishes “College
Spotlight” newsletter and “College
Exploration on the Internet.” Our new
book is They Teach that in College!?: A
Resource Guide to 100 Interesting Majors.
Booth 8
AGS Publishing
Representative: Jill Freking
4201 Woodland Road
Circle Pines, MN 55014-1796
(651) 287-7705
http://www.agsnet.com/
AGS Publishing is a recognized leader
in publishing transition and career
development educational materials.
Booth 11
ASVAB Career Exploration Program
Representative: Mark Foster
310 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 1170
Milwuakee, WI 53203
(414) 297-3830
http://www.asvabprogram.com/
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program
links nationally-normed skills and abilities
with student interests. It offers a RIASECbased
interest inventory, a timed aptitude
test, and support materials at no cost
to schools.
Booth 12
Career Communications, Inc.
Representative: Tom Martin
6701 West 64th Street
Overland Park, KS 66202
(913) 362-7788
www.ccinfo@carcom.com
Award-winning, standards-based American
<strong>Careers</strong> classroom programs that
integrate career cluster information with
Exhibitors
language arts, math, science and social
studies curricula. Programs integrate
counseling and career development
goals. Elementary, middle and high school
programs, a health careersprogram and a
parent edition are available.
Booth 20
CareerOneStop
Representatives: Karen Underhill
and Kelly Tenner
U.S. DOL, MN State Colleges &
Universities
Wells Fargo Place
30 – 7th St. East, Suite 350
St. Paul, MN 55101-7804
(877) 348-0502
info@careeronestop.org
Come view the nation’s largest labor
exchange featuring America’s Job Bank,
Career InfoNet, and Service location
– a stuite of web sites that make up the
nation’s largest online career development
system.
Booth 21
Career Cruising
Representative: Steve yaun
2717 Gregory Street
Madison, WI 53711
(800) 562-1079
http://www.careercruising.com/default.asp
Career Cruising is a web-based system
that combines superior interests and
skills assessments with career and school
exploration, 4-year education planning,
portfolio and resume development, and a
powerful administrative management tool
and reporting system.
Booth 22
JAZ Publishing
Representative: Bob Orndorff
584 Kristina Circle
State College, PA 16803
(814) 865-4650
www.jazpublishing.com
Jaz Publishing’s Master Planner is a
career and character-based academic
planner designed to offer added value
in career and character education to a
student’s academic planner. Character
education and career development are
systematically bundled into an existing
resource, providing an opportunity for
educational leaders to incorporate career
and character education more pervasively.
Booth 27
Career Solutions Publishing Group
Representative: Brad Laudal
13 E. Central Avenue
Paoli, PA 19301
(610) 993-8292
www.careersolutionsgroup.com
Career Solutions Publishing Group
develops classroom materials that
connect adademics and careers, focus
on work readiness, and emphasize
workplace ethics. All CSPG products
contain practical and relevant
applications, motivation activities,
and supplemental instructor’s guides.
Students and teachers like the easy-touse
realistic material.
Booth 28
American Hotel & Lodging Association
Representative: Jeff Gerber
800 N. Magnolia Avenue #1880
Orlando, FL 32803
(407)998-8103
http://www.ei-ahla.org/
The Educational Institute is the training,
educational, and certification arm of the
American Hotel & Lodging Association.
They provide curriculum for specific jobskill-training
programs in the high-growth
hospitality industry, targeted to people
with “barriers to employment.” Programs
are short-term and designed to be
facilitated at the local level by workforce
designated training organizations,
and leading to industry recognized
professional certification.
Booth 29
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Representatives: William Lawhorn
and Jon Sargent
2 Massachusetts Avenue, Room 135
Washington, DC 20212
http://www.bls.gov/emp/home.htm
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Office of
Occupational Statistics and Employment
Projections develops and publishes
employment forecasts and analysis in its
highly regarded Occupational Outlook
Handbook, Career Guide to Industries,
and Occupational Outlook Quarterly.
These publications provide the latest
information on occupational training
requirements, earnings, and outlook.
Booth 30
JIST Publishing, Inc.
Representative: Athena Wampler
8902 Otis Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46216
http://www.jist.com/
JIST, America’s Career Publisher, is the
leading publisher of job search, career,
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occupational information, and life skills
books, workbooks, assessments, videos,
and software. JIST products can be found
in government offices, corporations,
one-stop and career centers, classrooms,
and libraries across the nation. They also
provide on-site train-the-trainer workshops.
Booth 32
Goodheart-Willcox Publishers
Representative: Brian Psicihulis
18604 West Creek Drive
Tinley Park, IL 60477
http://www.g-w.com/
Goodheart-Willcox Publishers is the
premier publisher for technology and
education textbooks and teacher
resources.
Booth 33
Career Liftoff®
Representatives: Gary Anderson and
James Lewis
PO Box 21772
Eagan, MN 55123
(651) 454-4376
http://www.careerliftoff.com/
Career Liftoff® has two state-of-theart
tools to help career counselors
advise students. The Career Liftoff Interest
Inventory® (CLII) is an award winning
on-line interest inventory that has been
well received throughout the country.
Also the Personal Career Exploration
Guide and Teacher’s manual offer a
comprehensive classroom career-planning
curriculum.
Booth 34
Greystone Educational Materials
Representative: Ted Harms
P.O. Box 86
Scandia, MI 55073
(800) 773-0671
Booth 35
EdITS
Representative: Sam Stempel
P.O. Box 7234
San Diego, CA 92167
(619)222-1666
www.customerservice@edits.net
EdITS features the COP System career
assessments which link interests, abilities,
and values to careers. EdITS has been
a leader in career guidance for over 40
years.
Booth 36
Wisconsin Environmental Health
Association, Inc.
Exhibitors
Representative: Bob Harris
P.O. Box 2003
West Bend, WI 53093
(262) 335-4706
The Wisconsin Environmental Health
Association, Inc. (WEHA), a non-profit
organization, is comprised of over 400
members. Our goal is to improve the
health and well-being of Wisconsin
residents by focusing on environmental
and public health issues. Through
particpation in the 2006 <strong>Careers</strong>
Conference, we hope to increase the
number of people who chose to have a
career in environmental health.
Booth 37
Wisconsin Career Development
Association (WCDA)
Representative: Don Schutt
Office of Human Resources
189 Bascom Hall
500 Lincoln Drive
Madison, WI 53706
http://www.wcda.org/
The Wisconsin Career Development
Association (WDCA) is a professional
organization for anyone who provides
career development assistance to
students, employees, or community
members; or teaches career development
as a part of his/her work. It is a division
of the National Career Development
Association and the Wisconsin Counseling
Association. The two-fold mission of the
WCDA is to: 1) provide opportunities for
individuals with a professional passion for
career development to make a difference
by helping others to be successful;
and 2) refresh that personal passion
through interactions with others in the field
outside the daily workplace.
Booth 38
National Career Development
Association (NCDA)
Representatives: Janet Lenz and Pat
Schwallie-Giddis
305 N. Beech Circle
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
(918) 663-7060
http://www.ncda.org/
NCDA is dedicated to inspiring and
empowering people to achieve their
career and life goals. As the preeminent
careers organization, NCDA accomplishes
this by providing quality professional
development, resources, public advocacy,
and specific research.
Booth 39
National Career Assessment
Services, Inc.
Representative: Len Harrington
PO Box 277
Adel, IA 50003
(800) 314-8972
www.kuder.com
A leader in Internet-based career
development, National Career
Assessment Services, Inc. is recognized
for its scientific, research-based
assessments. NCASI is the exclusive
publisher of the Kuder® Career Planning
System and Develop your Future®
curriculum series.
Booth 40
Graphic Arts Education and Research
Foundation
Representatives: Ervin A. Dennis and
LaVada Dennis
1899 Reston White Drive
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 264-7200
http://www.makeyourmark.org
The Graphic Arts Education and
Research Foundation (GAERF®)
promotes careers in graphic
communications through its four major
programs: PrintED®, MAKE yOUR MARK
in Graphic Communications, grants, and
an annual Career Day.
Booth 41
FrEE MATErIALS TABLE
Booth 42
Wisconsin <strong>Careers</strong>
Representatives: Jane Kwiecinski and
David Stumpf
1025 W. Johnson Street
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI 53706
(800) 442-4612
http://www.cew.wisc.edu/wisc_careers/
Wisconsin <strong>Careers</strong> is an integral part of
the <strong>Center</strong> on Education and Work. It has
provided career development products
to Wisconsin and nationally for over 30
years. The Wisconsin <strong>Careers</strong> products
focus on career exploration, career
planning, educational goals and career
development, tracking, and job-seeking
skills. Products include resource books,
software, Internet-based products, and
games for K-12 students and adults.

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The <strong>Center</strong> on Education and Work, University of
Wisconsin-Madison, wishes to acknowledge and extend
thanks to these sponsors.
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Her Own Words
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Special thanks to the many volunteers who
assisted at the conference, especially members
of the Wisconsin <strong>Careers</strong> Policy Council.
We appreciate you!
Conference Staff
A final thank you to the entire staff of the <strong>Center</strong> on
Education and Work for their assistance in making
<strong>Careers</strong> Conference 2006 possible.
Special thanks go to the following people for their roles in
conference planning, handling registrations and logistics,
and developing conference printed and online materials:
Conference staff:
Carol Edds, Judy Ettinger, Jaimi Nicole Sheil,
Leslie Lord, Christine Olson, Jacqueline Wild
Publications staff:
Cynthia Olson
Website and technical assistance:
Kevin Shelley, Chris Weedall
<strong>Careers</strong> Conference 2006
Advisory Team
Ms. Bridget Brown
ACRNA
Dr. Catherine Chew
State University of New york-Orange
Dr. rebecca Dedmond
The George Washington University
Ms. Carol Edds
<strong>Center</strong> on Education and Work
Dr. Judith Ettinger
<strong>Center</strong> on Education and Work
Mr. Phil Jarvis
National Life/Work <strong>Center</strong>
Dr. Bradley kadel
<strong>Center</strong> on Education and Work
Ms. Laura Laitenan
Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin
Dr. Michele Mickelson
<strong>Center</strong> on Education and Work
Ms. Shirley Minster
Royal Academy
Dr. Allen Phelps
<strong>Center</strong> on Education and Work
Ms. Annemarie ready
Lakeland Union High School
Mr. Gary Spear
Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction

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The <strong>Center</strong> on Education and Work Publications Unit is a nationally recognized
resource for practitioners seeking quality career development materials and
publications. Our Bookstore offers:
• books authored by conference presenters
• other books, games, teacher guides, and classroom materials
for career education and assessment
• resources available for purchase
• hands-on teaching sessions throughout the conference
• breaks served during regularly scheduled break times
Career Development Facilitator Training
The 120-hour training that leads to national certification as a Career Development Facilitiator (CDF)
is offered in a convenient distance education hybrid format (a distance education course with two
meetings in Madison, WI). This training focuses on developing 12 career development competencies.
Registrations are being accepted now for Spring and Summer 2006. www.cew.wisc.edu/cdf
Ongoing Career Development Training
Summer Institutes are held annually on the University of Wisconsin-Madison
campus to help Career Development Facilitators (CDFs), CDF Instructors,
and others fullfill their continuing education requirements.
July 24-25, 2006 • www.cew.wisc.edu/summer
Spring CDF Instructor Training
Career Development Facilitatator (CDF) Instructor Training
will be faciliatated by Judy Ettinger, Ph.D., a Master CDF
Trainer. Upon successful conclusion of the training, participants
will be approved to teach a CDF class.
May 17-19, 2006
www.cew.wisc.edu/cdf/instructor_training.asp
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Phone: (800) 446-0399 • Fax: (608) 262-3063
E-mail: cewmail@education.wisc.edu • Website: www.cew.wisc.edu
The annual <strong>Careers</strong> Conference is sponsored by the <strong>Center</strong> on Education and Work at the
University of Wisconsin-Madison. Since 1964, The <strong>Center</strong> on Education and Work has enabled
educators to engage youth and adults in career-related growth and achievement with career-focused
activities, professional development, curriculum, research, and learning assessment initiatives.