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SCOiS Breakout Session from SCCDP 2024 Conference on 12/9/24.

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SCOiS Training- Reporting (Virtual) November 12, 2024

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SCOiS Training- Reporting (Virtual) November 12, 2024

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ClassLink Setup Guide

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SC EdTech 2024 Presentation | Access to College and Career Readiness Tools and Resources

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SC EdTech 2024 Presentation | Access to College and Career Readiness Tools and Resources

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SC EdTech 2024 Presentation on 11/15/24.

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OEC School Counselors Conference Presentation

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OEC School Counselors Conference Presentation

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OEC School Counselors Conference Presentation at AETC (Camden, SC).

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SCOiS Training- Customization (Virtual) 10824

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SCOiS Training- Customization (Virtual) October 8, 2024

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SCOiS Training- Customization (Virtual) October 8, 2024

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SCOIS Virtual Training - Customization 10824

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Discovery Education | Your Daily Learning Platform

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Discovery Education | Your Daily Learning Platform

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Discovery Education | Your Daily Learning Platform

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Discovery Education inspires educators to go beyond traditional learning with award-winning digital content and professional development. Learn more today!

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SCOiS Regional Representatives are ready to deliver presentations and training sessions, available both inperson and online. They are also open to participating in school career days and classroom presentations. If you're interested, please reach out to your assigned representative via email or phone.

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SCOiS Training- Account Management (Virtual) September 5, 2024

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SCOiS Training- Account Management (Virtual) September 5, 2024

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SCOiS Training- Account Management (Virtual) September 5, 2024

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SCOIS Jr and HS are wonderful tools for preparing students to think about life after graduation. Kevin Staggers (SCOIS) will give you an overview of both SCOIS Jr and SCOIS HS along with guided instruction on their use and recent changes. This session is ideal for Grades 6-12 (Middle/High) school counselors and career specialists. Join us as we recognize SCOIS users throughout the state.

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22 Career Exploration Resources for High School Students

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22 Career Exploration Resources for High School Students

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MTI: Professional Development Courses & Graduate CE for Teachers

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"Find out what you like doing best and get someone to pay you for doing it." - Katherine Whitehorn
In every school, in every district, in every state, students are asked to identify their dream job. The ever popular "what do you want to do for a living" question that permeates each discussion with a school counselor.

There are plenty of resources out there to explore career interests, to make career decisions, and to find career opportunities. Some are admittedly better than others.

The goal here is to provide you with an exhaustive list of ways for students to explore future careers. The grade level this is written for is high school, but that doesn't mean that middle school students can't also benefit from this list. Generally speaking, many middle school students have started to think about different careers already. It's just that high schoolers are a little closer to starting their possible careers, and often the nature of their searching is just a tad bit more urgent.

Some of these are paid, some are free. I'm just trying to save you time by providing you as many different ways to show career research as possible. So let's get started.

Career resources

A variation of the Myers-Briggs Personality Test, students answer some common questions and are given feedback on their personality type. A fun activity to get your students thinking about who they are and how their life skills can tie into their career choices.

One of the more creative ideas for helping students with their future plans, this site takes about a minute for students to go through an out-of-this-world experience. After they are finished, they can click on planets to get more information on their career clusters based on their interests.

A free resource designed to empower girls to find a career path that is a good fit for their personality and interests. Girls can take a quiz by checking off the boxes with the labels " I like", " I can", and " I want to be." Or use the other tabs to explore specific career clusters, sort by actual jobs, and search for role models in the careers of their choice.

The U.S. Department of Labor has provided this toolkit to help students explore careers, find scholarships, and local training for a variety of jobs. A great resource that provides plenty of career exploration activities and options.

Students can explore jobs based on their own skills and interests, or by career clusters. Includes a link to Mapping Your Future to help with preparing for college and financial aid help.

When it comes to looking up students' favorite occupations, most of the programs are focused on providing information. This website instead focuses on allowing students to ask questions to real-life professionals across the country. A great idea to get students to connect with real people and ask real questions in the world of work, without having to set up career days.

Students looking for new information on careers can always benefit from listening to those who are actually doing those careers. So Khan Academy interviewed individuals from a wide variety of jobs to provide real career information.

Questions include topics such as how they got their job, where they're going from here, their budget, and how they paid for college (for those that require more than a high school education).

This site is less about the flash and more about the details. Provided by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, it helps students use personality traits, explores career fields, and more.

With their "day in the life" series, you can have the students watch short videos (great for young adults with short attention spans) where professionals show off their workplace. A different approach to the process of career exploration.

I love that this site allows students to learn directly from companies, allowing students to take short courses. The really cool thing is that students can get a certificate for completion, that they can add to their resume, curriculum vitae, or on their LinkedIn profile. According to their site, those that complete these are four times more likely to get hired by the companies.

HIGH5 is designed to help people identify their top 5 strengths. The plan then is to use this information to figure out career pathways, along with other things such as team productivity, even finding a partner. Over 3 million people have used it so far to help identify their career goals and strengths. My opinion is that it makes a great starting point for young people.

The free version lets you find your top 5 strengths. Paying to upgrade allows you to see career applications, development insights, and more. $29 a report is a bit steep, but you could always take the first step and let parents decide if they want to pay for the upgrade.

Over 400 interviews from professionals in a variety of careers, covering some career preferences that most sites don't touch. A really cool site to help students break out of the traditional jobs out there.

Built by the Department of Defense, this website is great for students who are looking at a variety of careers, not all of which require higher education. Students can get help choosing and applying for a college as well, even giving tips on getting the most out of college visits.

The part that is missing from many other sites is the other career types, giving students feedback on military options as well (which isn't a big surprise considering the source).

A closer look at the various careers presented includes options for the highest-paying careers, jobs in demand, career paths without a degree, and leadership careers. Jobs are also sorted into career clusters.

A favorite tool that I use in my classroom for career development, this site U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics packs a punch. There's a little bit of everything on here, making it easy to use real statistics and projections to develop your career awareness activities for students.

A career education source, like many others, involves a quiz based on what your answers are to the career interest survey. Long story short, students answer a bunch of questions about what they like to do and then it lines up career options that are a good fit.

Once students finish answering the questions, they'll be given the interest/style that matches your choices. Then students can view the recommended careers to help with their career plan.

Unlike most career exploration tools, this one involves a green RV and interviews with individuals presented as documentaries. There's also a course for students to jump in and explore the labor market for themselves via a more step-by-step process.

Another free quiz to help students find the best career for them based on their personality and interests. A fun way to get students thinking about what they enjoy doing, taking job profiles and salaries out of the equation.

A great way to explore careers, as well as open up discussions about cost of living and other related topics. There's an online game that allows students to choose a career and then follow step-by-step directions to gain some financial literacy about living with that career the rest of their lives.

I should note that there is also an option to purchase kits to play without computers as well. A great tool for students to quickly check out potential careers.

A quick game to let students explore life as an influencer.

A free site to download curriculum, and plenty of activities. Completely free, and a great way to beef up your current lesson plans.

Unlike most career exploration games, this one takes a look at a job that doesn't fit into the traditional category. Students become an Uber driver, then have to make decisions as they survive the gig economy throughout a week. A simple activity that can be squeezed into lesson plans to fill a time gap.

Problems with career exploration for students

No matter how important we all know this topic is, there will always be students with objections. Or issues that you feel you should identify to help them out. Just to help you with a few that commonly come up, I'll throw a few out for you and try to provide you with some backup.

Students who are researching careers that don't fit their current grades

This can definitely be a touchy subject. You've got a student who is failing most of their classes and wants to be a doctor. Or the basketball player who didn't make the high school team but swears they'll play in the NBA. What do you do?

On the one hand, you probably want to support the student to follow their dreams. On the other hand, really? You feel like you'll be doing them a disservice to not let them know the odds.

The truth, in the end, lies somewhere in the middle. This is where your relationship with the student will impact how you handle the situation. Some kids are better at handling the truth than others.

Use the situation to point out the essential skills for their dream job. Their future success in that career needs to be looked at with a little critical thinking. And a little tact.

Here's an example I often use in class. It's pretty common for me to have a future professional athlete in my class. (FYI, in 24 years that is a total of zero that played professionally in the US, 1 did play overseas).

Rather than spending a whole class period arguing about the odds of them making it pro, we discuss things such as what could happen if they were to get injured. Or the skills they'll need to take care of their money so they aren't taken advantage of (have them watch the ESPN 30 for 30 episode Broke). Or what they'll do even if they have a full career, since they'll probably retire in their upper 30's if they are highly successful. That's a lot of life when they'll need to do something.

Spend less time on telling them they won't make it, more on their soft skills and technical education they'll need to be successful.

Students think it's just about the money

Inevitably, many of your students' job searches will revolve around making money. They'll take the approach that if they make enough, they can do anything as a job. I'm not saying money isn't important, clearly it also matters.

But all you have to do is look at the fun career games and activities listed here to realize that the importance of career exploration is just as much about finding something that's a good fit.

The student who asks "why is career exploration important?"

There can be a lot of reasons for this question. Since you are teaching elementary students, you'd assume that high school students would be starting to think about their lives beyond their graduation plans.

A good way to get your reluctant students thinking about careers is to discuss the kind of lifestyle they want to have. In order to live like that, they'll need to reach a certain income level that may not be covered by local career options. Have them look at job postings to see what kind of salary they can expect. Just get them looking, because that's the first step.

Need graduate classes?

It's what we do here at MTI. If you're looking for courses using Google Tools, or other technology courses, check us out by clicking here.

Got a cool site or activity not listed here? Email me at [email protected] and I'll see if it's a good fit. I'm always looking for new things to share, and ones to use in my own classroom.

And if you know anyone who could benefit from these resources, please pass it along. We're all in this together, and we all benefit from sharing.

It's why MTI has always been " teachers helping teachers."

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22 Career exploration resources for high school students

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Discover 22 career exploration resources and games for high school students. Find the perfect fit for their interests and aspirations.

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SOUTH CAROLINA’S PREMIER CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) CONFERENCE

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1. What does the registration fee include?
The registration fee includes the Summit program app, Summit materials, access to sessions, tracking of your attendance at sessions, continental breakfasts, and lunches.

2. Why is the Summit a four-day event?
The Summit has been structured to offer a significant number of opportunities to educators for certificate renewal, opportunities that include Educators in Industry courses. However, due to the quality of the programming and following extensive review by the SCDE's Office of Educator Quality, the entire event has been approved as a certificate renewal experience. Hundreds of educators are attending the Summit annually to support renewal of their certificates. These attendees track their attendance each year using the personalized scan cards provided at registration. Our commitment to these educators is that they will have available to them enough opportunities to track renewal units of credit to support renewal of their certificates.

3. Is there a one-day or partial registration fee for the Summit if I plan to attend only a portion of the event?
No, there is not a partial registration fee or daily rate for the Summit. The Summit registration fee is already among the lowest nationwide for events of this magnitude offering the variety in programming and credential renewal options.

4. Is the Education and Business Summit only for career and technology education (CTE) educators?
No. Programming at the Education + Business Summit, now one of the nation's largest state conferences, certainly does serve CTE educators and administrators. All guidance staff, administrators, core academic instructors, CTE instructors, and business partners are among those categories of individuals for whom programming is provided. Post-secondary staff and leadership are also very much included in the scope of possible attendees, and programming exists for those audiences as well.

6. Can I replace/substitute my registration with another person's name if circumstances prohibit my attending the Summit once I have registered?
Yes. Complete the substitution form.

7. Is it possible to get a refund once I have registered and paid my Summit registration fee?
There are no cancellations allowed or refunds available for registration fees for the Education + Business Summit. Participants may, however, submit a substitution if someone is unable to attend. To make a substitution on a paid registration, please click HERE.

​9. What is your policy on presenter registration?
All presenters are required to register for the Education and Business Summit. The first presenter of selected presentations will not pay a registration fee. Second and subsequent presenters will be required to pay the registration fee. Additionally, all commercial (non-school/district/college/state agency) presenters are required to pay a registration fee.

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1. What does the registration fee include? The registration fee includes the Summit program app, Summit materials, access to sessions, tracking of your attendance at sessions, continental breakfasts, and lunches. 2. Why is the Summit a four-day event? The Summit has been structured to offer a significant number of opportunities to educators for certificate renewal, opportunities that include Educators in Industry courses.

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2023 CTE Career Specialist of the Year | Bradford Wilson

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2023 CTE Career Specialist of the Year | Bradford Wilson

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CTE Career Specialist of the Year

Recognizes an outstanding career specialist who exemplifies outstanding achievement in building and delivering a high-quality career development program serving students, faculty, and parents with a focus on career and technical education program pathways.

2023 Winner - Brad Wilson (H.E. McCracken Middle School - Beaufort County School District)

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2023 CTE School Counselor of the Year | Shirley Godfrey-Jackson

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2023 CTE School Counselor of the Year | Shirley Godfrey-Jackson

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CTE School Counselor of the Year

Recognizes an outstanding school counselor who exemplifies outstanding achievement in building and delivering a high-quality career guidance program that elevates the academic and employability skill sets needed in high demand for 21st century students.

2023 Winner - Shirley Godfrey Jackson (Cooper River CAS - Charleston County School District)

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CTE Awards - Shirley Godfrey-Jackson New.mp4

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$100 Million Dollars

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Scholarships Made Easy

We've helped students win more than $100 million dollars in scholarships. We take the hassle out of the scholarship search process and increase your chances of matching you with scholarships in minutes.

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Scholly - #1 College Scholarship App - Win Free Money for College - Scholly

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Scholly helps students like you win life-changing scholarships. Start matching with scholarships based on your unique background and accomplishments!

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Career Trek Virtual Training | Account Management (January 25, 2024)

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Career Trek Virtual Training | Account Management (January 25, 2024)

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Career Trek Virtual Training | Account Management on January 25, 2024.

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SCOiS Virtual Training | Account Management (January 11, 2024)

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SCOiS Virtual Training | Account Management (January 11, 2024)

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SCOiS Virtual Training | Account Management on January 11, 2024.

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SCOIS will implement the following guidelines for site account management.

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Charleston Women in International Trade | 2024 College Scholarship Application

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Charleston Women in International Trade | 2024 College Scholarship Application

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Please find the latest CWIT Scholarship Application open to all South Carolina high school seniors and college students, including technical college students. Please distribute to RCS’s and other constituents as applicable.

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How It All Works Podcast | Interview Sign-Up

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How It All Works Podcast | Interview Sign-Up

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The How It All Works Podcast is dedicated to exploring career readiness in the 21st Century, with a focus on helping our listeners gain a deeper understanding of the intersection between education and workforce development. We are currently seeking individuals who are willing to share their personal experiences in this area.

If you have a story to tell about your relationship with education and workforce development, we would be delighted to speak with you. To schedule an interview, please click on the link below. We look forward to hearing from you!

https://calendly.com/howitallworks/interview

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CareerTrek Virtual Training | Reporting & Customization (September 20, 2023)

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CareerTrek Virtual Training | Reporting & Customization (September 20, 2023)

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CareerTrek Virtual Training | Reporting & Customization on September 20, 2023

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SC Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD)

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SC Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD)

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The South Carolina Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD) was formed in response to a general need for improved coordination of workforce development efforts. The General Assembly established the CCWD in Act 252 of 2016 to “engage in discussions, collaboration, and information-sharing concerning the state’s ability to prepare and train workers to meet current and future workforce needs.”

Through Act 194 of 2022, the CCWD was merged with the Education and Economic Development Act (EEDA) Coordinating Council, expanding the membership composition of the CCWD as well as adding responsibilities that include oversight of the Education and Economic Development Act.

Act 67 of 2023 further expanded the role of the CCWD to achieve and sustain South Carolina’s workforce potential through collaboration and coordination. This new era of the CCWD will better align and enhance South Carolina’s education and workforce system so that it is readily accessible, highly effective, and easily understandable.

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The Official Web Site of the State of South Carolina

September is Workforce Development Month and we are celebrating with multiple job fairs, hiring events, workshops, rural outreach, conferences, and other activities across the state! Click here to learn more.

The South Carolina Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD) was formed in response to a general need for improved coordination of workforce development efforts. The General Assembly established the CCWD in Act 252 of 2016 to "engage in discussions, collaboration, and information-sharing concerning the state's ability to prepare and train workers to meet current and future workforce needs."

Through Act 194 of 2022, the CCWD was merged with the Education and Economic Development Act (EEDA) Coordinating Council, expanding the membership composition of the CCWD as well as adding responsibilities that include oversight of the Education and Economic Development Act.

Act 67 of 2023 further expanded the role of the CCWD to achieve and sustain South Carolina's workforce potential through collaboration and coordination. This new era of the CCWD will better align and enhance South Carolina's education and workforce system so that it is readily accessible, highly effective, and easily understandable.

Legislation

Act 67 of 2023, "The Statewide Education and Workforce Development Act," was filed by Speaker Murrell Smith and expanded the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development to include additional public and private workforce development stakeholders, identified specific ways to optimize our state's workforce, and designated DEW's Executive Director as its chair.

The Act aims to eliminate duplication, improve efficiencies, and achieve a more coordinated effort in our workforce and education pipeline. The legislation is designed to maximize the opportunity for citizens by meeting the immediate and future needs of specialized industry workforce demands of South Carolina businesses.

The Act is available to read in full here.

Members

CCWD Bylaws (approved 8.15.23)

Meetings

This section will feature upcoming CCWD meetings as they are announced.

Reports

CCWD Annual Reports Research Reports Reports from CCWD Entities

Resources

Visit these websites to learn more about the CCWD, relevant programs, and resources.

Members

Early Childhood

SC First Steps

First 5 SC
Through a single online portal, families and their advocates can find information about childcare, healthcare, early intervention, nutrition, parenting support programs, and other family-supportive services in their area.

Palmetto Pre-K
Families can check if a child is eligible to receive free or reduced-price admission to preschool programs in the state.

Transferring Schools

Apprenticeships

Career Search and Career Pathways

Economic Development

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Coordinating Council for Workforce Development

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The Official Web Site of the State of South Carolina September is Workforce Development Month and we are celebrating with multiple job fairs, hiring events, workshops, rural outreach, conferences, and other activities across the state! Click here to learn more.

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The South Carolina Career Development Association (SCCDA) is hosting its 2023 Fall Conference on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.  This year’s conference will take place at the Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing & Technology (SiMT) (Florence, SC).  Our theme is Overcoming Barriers In Career Development: Inspire. Innovate. Create. “Turning Barriers Into Possibilities”. Registration for this conference is $50 for SCCDA Members and $60 for Non-Members. Lunch will be provided. 4.5 CEUs will be available for those in attendance.

EVENT DETAILS

2023 SCCDA Fall Conference

Wednesday, October 25 th

10:00am – 3:00pm

Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing & Technology (SiMT)

1951 Pisgah Rd.

Florence, SC 29501

Registration:  https://sccda.wildapricot.org/event-5379756

For additional information, please contact us via email at oursccda@gmail.com or visit our website at https://sccda.wildapricot.org.

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PD Opportunity | How It All Works Podcast

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PD Opportunity | How It All Works Podcast

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How it All Works explores career readiness in the 21st Century with the goal of helping listeners better understand the relationship between education and workforce development.​ We will speak with colleagues in state along with innovators throughout the country about their experiences as K12 career development professionals. ​

This is a great opportunity to learn about the amazing work happening in our schools while providing resources on how to further enhance your own projects. ​School Counselors and Career Specialists listening to the episodes will get an opportunity to earn PD hours (.25 each episode) by completing a short quiz accompanying each episode; episodes will be 15 minutes in length. ​

Spotify Link: https://rb.gy/jm0dn

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How It All Works Podcast explores career readiness in the 21st Century with the goal of helping listeners better understand the relationship between education and workforce development.

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SCOiS Virtual Training | Reporting (September 14, 2023)

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SCOiS Virtual Training | Reporting (September 14, 2023)

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SCOIS Virtual Training | Reporting on September 14, 2023

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SCOiS 360 Virtual Training (6-12) Reporting.mp4

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Run Reports of Saved Files and Components

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SCOIS Favorites & Components Reports Instructions

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SCOIS Favorites & Components Reports Instructions

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Run Reports on Saved Favorites & Components

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Run Reports of Saved Files and Components.mp4

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Run Summary Reports: Logins, Portfolio Accounts, and Other Accounts

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CERRA | Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, & Advancement

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CERRA | Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, & Advancement

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CERRA is the oldest and most established teacher recruitment program in the country. The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, & Advancement was established by the Commission on Higher Education in December 1985 and is funded by the South Carolina General Assembly. Following the passage of the state's landmark Education Improvement Act, CERRA was created out of a concern for the condition of South Carolina's teacher supply pool and a need for a centralized teacher recruitment effort.

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CERRA offers an array of services and programs that impact the recruitment, retention, and advancement of teachers from middle school through their professional careers. Our services are designed to support our mission and help public schools locate high quality educators to lead classrooms.

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The South Carolina Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement - A non-profit organization providing collaborative leadership in the recruitment, retention, and advancement of outstanding educators for all children in South Carolina.

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SCOIS Presentation | Santee-Lynches (August 21, 2023)

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SCOIS Presentation | Santee-Lynches (August 21, 2023)

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SCOIS Presentation | Santee-Lynches (August 21, 2023)

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SCOIS Presentation for Santee-Lynches Region on August 21, 2023.

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For South Carolina School Counselors and Career Specialists.

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Career Trek Virtual Training | Account Management (August 17, 2023)

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Career Trek Virtual Training | Account Management (August 17, 2023)

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Career Trek Virtual Training | Account Management on 8/17/23

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LifeSmarts provides real-world education for students who learn about core consumer topics and develop critical thinking skills. Participants focus on five key topic areas: consumer rights and responsibilities, the environment, health and safety, personal finance, and technology.

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Educational resources include lessons, team activities, presentations, videos, content vocabulary, question-of-the-day calendars, and much more. LifeSmarts stays current - expanding its content, competitions, and consumer knowledge. LifeSmarts complements the curriculum already in place in middle school and high school, and can be used as an activity for classes, groups, clubs, and community organizations.

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SCOiS Virtual Training | Account Management (August 10, 2023)

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SCOiS Virtual Training | Account Management (August 10, 2023)

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SCOIS Virtual Training | Account Managment on 8/10/23.

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Lower Savannah | SCOiS Virtual Training (August 3, 2023)

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Lower Savannah | SCOiS Virtual Training (August 3, 2023)

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SCOiS Virtual Training for Lower Savannah on 8/3/23. 11:00am Session

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Lower Savannah | Career Trek Virtual Training (August 3, 2023)

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Lower Savannah | Career Trek Virtual Training (August 3, 2023)

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Career Trek Virtual Training for Lower Savannah on 8/3/23. 9:00am Session

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VR | SCOiS Virtual Training (July 13, 2023)

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VR | SCOiS Virtual Training (July 13, 2023)

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VR SCOiS 360 Virtual Training 7/13/23

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VR | SCOiS Virtual Training (July 14, 2023)

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VR | SCOiS Virtual Training (July 14, 2023)

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VR SCOiS 360 Virtual Training 7/14/23

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eDynamicLearning |An ACTE White Paper (Equity & Access in Career Development)

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eDynamicLearning |An ACTE White Paper (Equity & Access in Career Development)

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This ACTE authored white paper “Leveraging Career Development Services to Expand Student Engagement in Career and Technical Education” highlights innovative practices—aligned to the ACTE Framework.

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Academic Accountability Padlet | L. McNair

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Academic Accountability Padlet | L. McNair

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School Counselor & Career Specialist Padlet | A. Duvall

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School Counselor & Career Specialist Padlet | A. Duvall

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Career Resources | Discus (SC State Library)

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Discus (SC State Library) provides some excellent tools for career development for K-12.

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Discus - South Carolina's Virtual Library is a service of the South Carolina State Library and is funded by an appropriation from the South Carolina General Assembly through the K-12 School Technology Initiative and the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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Career Specialists provide career awareness, exploration, and guidance services to students in public schools, grades six through twelve.

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Career Specialists provide career awareness, exploration, and guidance services to students in public schools, grades six through twelve. Career Specialist funds are provided to districts to lower the SACS guidance ratio of 500:1 to an EEDA legislated ratio of 300:1. The career specialist's role is to assist the guidance counselor in providing career services -"Learning to Work" in the SC Comprehensive Developmental Guidance and Counseling Program Model - to students. Career Specialists must complete the 120 hour CDF course and become GCDF certified.

Presentations

Trainings and Workshop

1.IGP Level Data; Level Data Tutorial for IGP Reports

2. "SEL & School Counselors: Systemic and Intentional SEL Multipliers, Collaborating with ALL Target Audiences -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf5IoqJnEog

3. SC Transcripts and Procedures Webinars:

(Approximately 1 Hour)
Click to view SC Transcripts and Procedures Part 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R4fbyZGWp8&feature=youtu.be
(Presenters- Sherrie Beaver, Laura McNair, Louise Amos)
Topics include:
· Transcribing Transcripts
· International Transcript Update
· Proper Coding
· Finalizing/Archiving Transcripts
· Uniform Grading Policy Reminders
· Early Graduate Transcripts
· Update on 2020-2021 Closing Date for Transcripts
· Transcript Template and Proper Procedures
(Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes)
Click to view SC Transcripts and Procedures Part 2 :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qUirKSa4RE
(Presenters- Louise Amos, Laura McNair)
Topics include:
· PS Coding Requirements for Transcripts/Checklist
· Defining the Process and Procedures for Finalizing and Archiving Transcripts
· Best Practices for 9-12 Transcript Reporting
· Early Graduate Transcripts and Procedures
· Ordering and Verifying Diploma Orders for Graduates
· Proper Procedures for Changing Grade Level

Emotional Behavioral Disorder Webinars-

SCDE's Office of Student Intervention Services is excited to present our latest webinars in partnership with the University of South Carolina's College of Education/Counselor Education

Emotional/Behavioral Disorder and Play Therapy/Creative Arts
(Two WEBINAR versions for target audiences)
Students with emotional/behavioral disorders may need additional support from teachers and school counselors. In this webinar, Dr. Jessie Guest, Esther McCartney (M.Ed.), and Dr. Dodie Limberg share resources for building positive relationship with students with EBD and using play therapy and other techniques within the school setting.
Target Audience: Elementary Counselors
· Click the link to view
Emotional/Behavioral Disorder and Play Therapy
(approx. 45 min): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJCqL-hbmDU
Target Audience: Middle School Counselors
(High School Counselors may gain info too!)
· Click the link to view
Emotional/Behavioral Disorder and Creative Arts
(approx. 1 hour): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZzhHN13WZA
Please complete the survey after viewing the webinar:
· Click this SURVEY Link
· Any questions after viewing?
Contact Dr. Dodie Limberg DLIMBERG@sc.edu
5. IGP Level Data Reports- Tutorial on how to pull reports.
You Tube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXPNXRUasGo

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Career Trek Virtual Training | Account Management (June 15, 2023)

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Career Trek Virtual Training | Account Management (June 15, 2023)

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Career Trek Virtual Training | Account Management (June 15, 2023)

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SCOiS Virtual Training | Account Management (June 8, 2023)

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SCOiS Virtual Training | Account Management (June 8, 2023)

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SCOiS Virtual Training | Account Management (June 8, 2023)

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SCOIS 360 Presentation Feedback Form | June 2023

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High School Demo Login

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For over 45 years, intoCareers has powered high-quality career information and planning systems across the nation through the Career Information System (CIS). CIS provides a comprehensive, customizable, fully-hosted Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that is highly scalable and adaptable. State system operators participate in a network that collaborates with intoCareers to innovate in the space of career development.

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We work everywhere along the solution continuum

Reporting is Built in at Every Level

Student & Adult Users

Students and adults can view reports that help them gauge their progress and connect their next steps to ultimate goals. They can also view a comprehensive cross-section of all assessments taken and which occupations show up multiple times.

Site Administrators & Staff Accounts

The Site Administrator for a school, office, or other organization has top-level administrative priviledges to report on all aspects of saved activities, components, and progress of users. Staff Accounts provide the next level below of controlled administrative access.

District or Regional Administrators

District or Regional Administrators can view aggregated reports from all sites under their jurisdiction, as well as slice & dice data across sites or drill down to specific sites and metrics.

Statewide Operators

Statewide Operators of the CIS Platform have full access to all reporting metrics across regions and sites. Development tools are provided for custom report generation as well as customization services.

Compound Knowledge Year over Year

Each person's journey is different. It involves numerous decisions about educational opportunities, work experiences, and economic realities. Portfolios in CIS provide students and adults with the tools to make informed decisions at key points in their lives.

Portfolios in CIS are lifelong. Students build on their career plans every year in CIS and can continue to use their Portfolios after graduation. Portfolios are transferrable between schools, colleges, workforce centers, and all other sites.

Students and adults return repeatedly to CIS because of the annually updated, high-quality labor market information and career exploration tools.

When users save occupations, schools, scholarships, Career Plan reflections, and resumes to their Portfolios they are building a repository of knowledge that they can draw on for years to come.

Customizable Product Offering

Seamless Integration

intoCareers constantly innovates to serve our partners. Integrations with 3rd party systems provide the next level of service, whether it's automatic account creation, digital credential and transcript transfer, or practice tests for high-stakes exams. We are always open to discussing how new integrations might serve the needs of your organization.

Single Sign-On and Account Rostering

Clever is the preferred solution for single sign on and automated account administration. It provides schools and districts with a single-sign on integration between their existing Student Information System (SIS) and the CIS Platform at no extra cost. Automatic account rostering is also available.

Practice Tests and Study Guides

Peterson's provides practice tests through the CIS Platform with cost-effective group rates for ACT, SAT, ASQB, ASVAB, CLEP, GED, TOEFL, AP, SAT Subject Tests, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, and more.

Clever is the preferred solution for single sign on and automated account administration. It provides schools and districts with a single-sign on integration between their existing Student Information System (SIS) and the CIS Platform at no extra cost. Automatic account rostering is also available.

Peterson's provides practice tests through the CIS Platform with cost-effective group rates for ACT, SAT, ASQB, ASVAB, CLEP, GED, TOEFL, AP, SAT Subject Tests, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, and more.

State operators of CIS systems from around the nation collaborate on a regular basis to exchange ideas and discuss career development innovations in their states. The CIS Network is comprised of leaders in their areas from across Secondary Education, Labor and Workforce, and Higher Education state offices.

The CIS Network gathers yearly with intoCareers leadership to set research and development objectives, achieve common goals, and share creative strategies.

In addition to exchanging ideas, state leaders collaborate more directly on projects to improve and develop new tools in the CIS Platform. These projects are often then able to be shared with other states as part of the base CIS Platform: a non-profit model which truly delivers year-over-year increased value and innovation at lower costs than private and for-profit vendor relationships.

1970s:

Academic research launches innovated career development solution.

1980s & 1990s:

Evolution of the CIS Platform driven by field-based research and experience.

2000 - Present:

Flexible, comprehensive online platform. Localized to regional priorities.

We work everywhere along the solution continuum

Reporting is Built in at Every Level

Student & Adult Users

Students and adults can view reports that help them gauge their progress and connect their next steps to ultimate goals. They can also view a comprehensive cross-section of all assessments taken and which occupations show up multiple times.

Site Administrators & Staff Accounts

The Site Administrator for a school, office, or other organization has top-level administrative priviledges to report on all aspects of saved activities, components, and progress of users. Staff Accounts provide the next level below of controlled administrative access.

District or Regional Administrators

District or Regional Administrators can view aggregated reports from all sites under their jurisdiction, as well as slice & dice data across sites or drill down to specific sites and metrics.

Statewide Operators

Statewide Operators of the CIS Platform have full access to all reporting metrics across regions and sites. Development tools are provided for custom report generation as well as customization services.

Compound Knowledge Year over Year

Each person's journey is different. It involves numerous decisions about educational opportunities, work experiences, and economic realities. Portfolios in CIS provide students and adults with the tools to make informed decisions at key points in their lives.

Portfolios in CIS are lifelong. Students build on their career plans every year in CIS and can continue to use their Portfolios after graduation. Portfolios are transferrable between schools, colleges, workforce centers, and all other sites.

Students and adults return repeatedly to CIS because of the annually updated, high-quality labor market information and career exploration tools.

When users save occupations, schools, scholarships, Career Plan reflections, and resumes to their Portfolios they are building a repository of knowledge that they can draw on for years to come.

Customizable Product Offering

Seamless Integration

intoCareers constantly innovates to serve our partners. Integrations with 3rd party systems provide the next level of service, whether it's automatic account creation, digital credential and transcript transfer, or practice tests for high-stakes exams. We are always open to discussing how new integrations might serve the needs of your organization.

Single Sign-On and Account Rostering

Clever is the preferred solution for single sign on and automated account administration. It provides schools and districts with a single-sign on integration between their existing Student Information System (SIS) and the CIS Platform at no extra cost. Automatic account rostering is also available.

Practice Tests and Study Guides

Peterson's provides practice tests through the CIS Platform with cost-effective group rates for ACT, SAT, ASQB, ASVAB, CLEP, GED, TOEFL, AP, SAT Subject Tests, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, and more.

Clever is the preferred solution for single sign on and automated account administration. It provides schools and districts with a single-sign on integration between their existing Student Information System (SIS) and the CIS Platform at no extra cost. Automatic account rostering is also available.

Peterson's provides practice tests through the CIS Platform with cost-effective group rates for ACT, SAT, ASQB, ASVAB, CLEP, GED, TOEFL, AP, SAT Subject Tests, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, and more.

An Innovative Network of Peers

State operators of CIS systems from around the nation collaborate on a regular basis to exchange ideas and discuss career development innovations in their states. The CIS Network is comprised of leaders in their areas from across Secondary Education, Labor and Workforce, and Higher Education state offices.

The CIS Network gathers yearly with intoCareers leadership to set research and development objectives, achieve common goals, and share creative strategies.

In addition to exchanging ideas, state leaders collaborate more directly on projects to improve and develop new tools in the CIS Platform. These projects are often then able to be shared with other states as part of the base CIS Platform: a non-profit model which truly delivers year-over-year increased value and innovation at lower costs than private and for-profit vendor relationships.

intoCareers has collaborated with state agencies, non-profits, and institutions of higher education for over 45 years to deliver quality career development resources and tools that are consistently focused on individual outcomes. As a non-profit, we truly align with government and higher education values.

1970s

Academic research launches innovated career development solution.

1980s & 1990s

Evolution of the CIS Platform driven by field-based research and experience.

2000 - Present

Flexible, comprehensive online platform. Localized to regional priorities.

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Through the SC Works center, the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce, the S.C. Department of Social Services, the Commission of the Blind, Adult Education, and the S.C. Department of Vocational Rehabilitation leverage the state’s workforce system by providing services such as career guidance, job referrals, and testing and training to meet the needs of jobseekers, employers and those looking to further their careers.

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Claimants must conduct at least two job searches through SCWOS in order to remain eligible for benefits.

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South Carolina Career Development Professionals | SCCDP

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South Carolina Career Development Professionals | SCCDP

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Join South Carolina Association of Career and Technical Education (SCACTE). Along with SCACTE Membership, choose SCCDP as a Primary Division or Additional Associate Division.

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South Carolina Career Development Association | SCCDA

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South Carolina Career Development Association | SCCDA

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The mission of SCCDA is to serve those who have an interest in career and workforce development issues in South Carolina.

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Career Trek Demo Login

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Career clusters connect what students learn in school with the knowledge and skills they need for success in college and careers. Each career cluster identifies different pathways from secondary school to two- and four-year colleges, graduate school, and the workplace.

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KnowItAll features a wide assortment of 9,941 media assets and lessons, created by South Carolina ETV with a variety of partners for preK-12. The content has been optimized for tablets and mobile devices for one-to-one learning.

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Visit the South Carolina Department of Education for Career Clusters standards. Take a quick look at all Career Education series on Knowitall.org