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Have you heard?
Oklahoma Department of Career & Technology Education has a new
online career system!
Why?!?
A look at career development in Oklahoma
Within the Oklahoma Career Information System
Item 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 % of decreaseLogins 229724 216334 175995 -23.3%
Portfolios created 57933 51103 43988 -24%
Career Cluster Inventory
16430 15129 15036 -24%
Interest Profiler 18777 15285 11851 -36.8%
Work Importance Locater
12858 6492 4568 -64.7%
Skills Assessment 6684 4332 4303 -35.6%
Active Sites 395 348 306 -22.5%
State Wide Data for ALL active sites
Within the Oklahoma Career Information System
Active School Sites
2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015321 294 258
So, how can we havea bigger impact?
Oklahoma CareerTech’s Career Development initiative:
– The state is in need of a robust, quality online career development and planning system where, at the minimum, all students kindergarten through adult would have free access to:• Research based interest/skill/work value assessments• Life-long learning and career portfolios• Career awareness/exploration/planning components• Occupational, educational and financial aid options• Employment information and options• Connections to business and industry
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• This system will assist with benchmarking the performance measures in the career development areas and tracking the benefits provided to students through data compilation and analytics.
• New & improved career exploration and student planner.
• Detailed career information that specifically details careers in Oklahoma
Oklahoma CareerTech’s Timeline:
Spring 2014- Developed & Released an RFP Fall of 2014- Analyzed and decided January of 2015- announcement made!
Welcome to Oklahoma,
Kuder College & Career Planning System
About UsOver the last 75+ years, millions worldwide
have relied on us for reliable solutions.
165 million people have used Kuder;
three million new users annually.
More than 28,000 sites globally.
Created 120 custom systems
• Research-based assessments since 1938.
• Dr Frederic Kuder:– The “father of reliability.”– Innovator of vocational assessment.– Co-developed the KR-20 and KR-21
formulas for calculating the alpha coefficients for assessment scale scores.
– Kuder Preference Record (1938) was groundbreaking.
History & Legacy
Kuder Research Faculty
Making a Difference
Research-based assessments provide a reliable foundation for career exploration.
Improves academic completion, transitions, and confidence in making decisions.
Integrates with data systems for localized information.
Complementary component for parents.
Evidence-based guidance makes career planning fun, engaging, and relevant for secondary students.
Side by Side
OK Career Guide• Assessments• Schools Database• Occupation Database• Resume builder• Financial aid (FAFSA) • Scholarship Database
(14,000)• Storage (50mb) • Audience – K-Adults
OKCIS• Assessments• Schools Database• Occupation Database• Resume Builder• Financial Aid (info)• Scholarship Database
(3000)• Storage (5mb) • Audience 6-Adults
Side by Side
OK Career Guide• Job Search Tools• Connect 2 Business• Link 2 College• Data• CTE Reports • Plans of Study/Education
Plans• Parents Portal
OKCIS• Minimal• Not available• Not available• Localized, NOT statewide• Not available• Available, not widely used• Available, rarely used
Let’s take a look:
http://okuat.kuder.com/landing-page
Adult users & OK Career Guide
• Navigator 6-12 grade
• Journey is the post-secondary system
– One seamless entry through OK Career Guide, age/grade indicated at registration will filter student to where they need to go.
– Journey gets a ‘facelift’ in October!
Customized and personalized to a user’s needs, barriers, and life situation.
Supports reliable university major or program selection which leads to successful completion.
Includes a shareable e-Portfolio.
Assists postsecondary students and adults in planning for a career, making a career change, and keeping their
career on track.
Main Features
Allows for curriculum, workforce, and economic development planning.
Eases accountability reporting.
Includes communication tools, data and report export options, and system training materials.
A powerful Administrative Database Management System™ for tracking real-time data and progress.
ADMS Reporting Options
• Links individuals to employers and extended learning opportunities (ELOs).– Improves school performance and
postsecondary transitions. – Connects coursework to the world of work.– Employer benefits:
• Create a business profile.• Post jobs, internships, co-op’s, apprenticeships, etc.
directly to job candidates.• Send messages to individuals with the interests,
skills, and work values that fit your needs.
Connect 2 Business®
• Connects individuals with resources about postsecondary institutions.– Equips individuals with information needed for
effective decision making. – Enhances postsecondary placement.– Streamlines collegiate recruitment efforts.– Users can:
• Receive information about majors and programs of study from colleges.
• Schedule a college visit.• Request applications for admission, financial aid,
and housing.
Link 2 College®
• Key benefits for users:– Align career interests with college choices.– Increases confidence in choosing an
institution.– Make informed decisions about the future.
• Key benefits for postsecondary institutions:– Improve recruitment efforts.– Information delivered instantly to prospects.– Increase in ROI and retention.
Link 2 College®
• Direct Your Future™ (DYF) integrates career planning into the classroom.– Accessible online. – Aligns to NCDA and ASCA
standards.– Authored by world-renowned
career guidance expert JoAnn Harris-Bowlsbey, Ed.D.
Direct Your Future™
To request additional training in your area: Roberta Douglas, Oklahoma [email protected]
Questions?
Thank youThank you
Roberta Douglas OK Career Guide Coordinator
For System Support: For System Training: Kuder Client Engagement Team Roberta Douglas, Oklahoma CareerTech [email protected] [email protected] 1-877-999-6227 405-743-5425 Monday-Friday, 7 am-6 pm www.okcareertech.org/events
