1. Roberta Douglas Oklahoma Department of CareerTech OK Career Guide Coordinator roberta.douglas@careertech.ok.gov

2. Have you heard? Oklahoma Department of Career & Technology Education has a new online career system! Why?!?

3. A look at career development in Oklahoma

4. Within the Oklahoma Career Information System Item2012-20132013-20142014-2015% of decrease Logins229724216334175995-23.3% Portfolios created579335110343988-24% Career Cluster Inventory 164301512915036-24% Interest Profiler187771528511851-36.8% Work Importance Locater 1285864924568-64.7% Skills Assessment668443324303-35.6% Active Sites395348306-22.5% State Wide Data for ALL active sites

5. Within the Oklahoma Career Information System Active School Sites 2012-20132013-20142014-2015 321294258

6. So, how can we have a 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

7. (continued) 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 !

8. Welcome to Oklahoma, Kuder College & Career Planning System

9. About Us Over 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

10. 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

11. Kuder Research Faculty

12. Making a Difference

13. 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.

14. 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

15. 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 Localized, NOT statewide Not available Available, not widely used Available, rarely used

17. Let’s take a look: http://okuat.kuder.com/landing-page

18. 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!

19. 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.

20. Main Features

21. Let’s take a look: http://kuderjourney.com/

22. 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.

23. ADMS Reporting Options

34. 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 ®

35. 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 ®

36. 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 ®

37. 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™

38. To request additional training in your area: Roberta Douglas, Oklahoma CareerTech roberta.douglas@careertech.ok.gov

39. Questions?

40. Thank you Roberta Douglas OK Career Guide Coordinator roberta.douglas@careertech.ok.gov For System Support: For System Training: Kuder Client Engagement Team Roberta Douglas, Oklahoma CareerTech clientengagement@kuder.com roberta.douglas@careertech.ok.gov 1-877-999-6227 405-743-5425 Monday-Friday, 7 am-6 pm www.okcareertech.org/events