1. CENTRAL MINNESOTA CAREER AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Marlene Mixa Outreach Coordinator CBJT Grant Project

2. Class Overview Choosing a Career Introduction to Pine Technical College (PTC) PTC Programs Possible Career Paths Focus on Advanced Manufacturing – History of Robotics – Robot Applications Today – Technology Timeline Contest – Dream Career Quiz – Maker Maniac Manufacturing Game Marlene MixaJanuary 14, 2010

3. Choosing a Career Path What do I love to do? How can I get paid for it? Marlene MixaJanuary 14, 2010

4. Pine Technical College Two Year College in Pine City, MN Technical Programs Small and Friendly Short Courses, Certificates, and Degrees Transfer Options – Articulation Agreements – Complete Four Year Degree On-Site Marlene MixaJanuary 14, 2010

5. Pine Technical College Programs Associate of Arts (AA – General) Accounting American Sign Language Automotive Technology Business Administration CNC Operations - Machining Computer Programming Computer Science Early Childhood Development Gunsmithing Health Science Management of Information Systems Networking and Microcomputers Nursing (CNA, LPN, and RN) Prototyping and Reverse Engineering Public Welfare Financial Worker Virtual Reality Marlene MixaJanuary 14, 2010

6. Knowledge Required for Today’s Careers High School Only Technical Training Four-Year Degree 190065%15%20% Today10%70%20% Marlene MixaJanuary 14, 2010

7. Career Paths Personal Care Attendant To Certified Nursing Assistant To Licensed Practical Nurse To Registered Nurse Marlene MixaJanuary 14, 2010

8. Career Paths Basic Welding To Intermediate Welding To Certified Welder Marlene MixaJanuary 14, 2010

9. Career Paths Production Technologist (15 credits on-line) To Machine Technologist (+ 15 credits) OR Automation Technologist (+ 15 credits) OR Welding Technologist (+ 15 credits) Marlene MixaJanuary 14, 2010

10. Career Paths CNC Machine Tool Certificate (29 credits) To CNC Machine Tool Diploma (+ 15 credits) To CNC Machine Tool AAS Degree (+ 16 credits) Marlene MixaJanuary 14, 2010

11. Web Sites for Advanced Manufacturing www.dreamit-doit.com – Dream Career Quiz – Maker Maniac Game www.360mn.org – Career Pathways – FREE Ear Buds! www.tomakeit.org – Minnesota Schools for Manufacturing Careers www.goldcollarcareers.com – Wisconsin Schools for Manufacturing Careers www.pinetech.edu Marlene MixaJanuary 14, 2010

12. THANK YOU! Marlene Mixa CBJT Grant Project Outreach Coordinator This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 800-521-7463 and TTY 320-629-1030. Pine Technical College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator. “This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded under the President’s Community-Based Job Training Grants as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The solution was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This solution is copyrighted by the institution that created it. Internal use by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for non-commercial purposes is permissible. All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright owner.”