Careers - Center on Education and Work - University of Wisconsin ...

sessions vi wednesday 11:30 aM - 12:30 PM
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
TyPE OF SESSION C = Concurrent session r = Roundtable session F = Featured session T = Tour