Summary
This collection of College2Career Forums breaks down previous GEAR UP visits per location. Before diving into site-specific resources, be sure to review the College2Career Forum: How To Guide.Resources
The College2Career Forum: University of Central Oklahoma Forensic Science Institute (FSI) focuses on career exploration in a variety of areas in the forensic science field while visiting a Post-Secondary Institution (PSI) campus. Students will explore the UCO (University of Central Oklahoma) Forensic... Read more »
Created by: Will Markham
Date Updated: March 25th, 2026
- All Staff or Teachers
- Any time of year
- Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10)
- Individual Career Academic Plan (ICAP)
- Activate Prior Knowledge, Active Engagement, College-Going Culture
- College & Career Interest
- Choosing a Career, Benefits of Higher Education, Degrees, Professions, & Earnings
The College2Career Forum: Build My Future focuses on career exploration in the architecture and construction career clusters. Held at a pavilion at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, students will engage with over 100 exhibitors ranging from Postsecondary Education institutions to local businesses. They... Read more »
Created by: Will Markham
Date Updated: March 25th, 2026
The College2Career Forum: OSU-OKC Fire Protection and Police Science programs focus on career exploration in firefighting and criminal justice while visiting a Post Secondary Institution (PSI) campus. Students will visit the respective program locations on the OSU-OKC campus to hear from professionals... Read more »
Created by: Will Markham
Date Updated: March 25th, 2026
The College2Career Forum: OSU-OKC Veterinary Technology program focuses on career exploration in health science and veterinary technology while visiting a Post Secondary Institution (PSI) campus. Students will tour the Vet Tech building on OSU-OKC’s campus, visit labs and classrooms, hear from instructors... Read more »
Created by: Will Markham
Date Updated: March 25th, 2026
The College2Career Forum: The University of Oklahoma College of Law (OU Law) educator resource focuses on career exploration in law and criminal justice. While visiting this PSI (Post Secondary Institution) campus, students will tour OU Law’s facilities, hear career talks from lawyers and college professors,... Read more »
Created by: Will Markham
Date Updated: March 25th, 2026
- Administrators, All Staff or Teachers, Students
- Any time of year
- Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10)
- Activate Prior Knowledge, Active Engagement, College-Going Culture, Critical Thinking, Reflection, Self-assessment, Speak & Listen, Student Choice
The College2Career Forum: OSU Nursing focuses on career exploration in the Health Science fields related to Nursing while visiting a Post Secondary Institution (PSI) campus. Students will connect career information with current academic learning while discussing plans for post-secondary opportunities.... Read more »
Created by: Will Markham
Date Updated: March 25th, 2026
- All Staff or Teachers
- Any time of year
- Medium Group (at least 10)
- Activate Prior Knowledge, Active Engagement, Collaborate, College-Going Culture, Critical Thinking, Physical Movement, Speak & Listen, Student Choice
The OU College of Social Work College2Career Forum explores different career pathways and education available to students in the Human Services career cluster. Participants will explore OU’s College of Social Work and speak with professors, professionals, and current students about the field. Additionally,... Read more »
Created by: Will Markham
Date Updated: March 25th, 2026
- All Staff or Teachers
- Any time of year
- Medium Group (at least 10)
- Activate Prior Knowledge, Active Engagement, Collaborate, College-Going Culture, Conversation Starter, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Reason, Reflection, Speak & Listen
The College2Career Forum: Rose State College (RSC) Cyber Security program focuses on career exploration in cyber security and information technology while visiting a Post-Secondary Institution (PSI) campus. Students will visit the respective program locations on the RSC campus to hear from professionals... Read more »
Created by: Will Markham
Date Updated: March 25th, 2026
The College2Career Forum: SoonerVision focuses on career exploration in digital and print media, communications, and technology while visiting a PSI (Post Secondary Institution) campus. Students will tour both the SoonerVision production facilities and Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication.... Read more »
Created by: Will Markham
Date Updated: March 25th, 2026
- Any time of year
The College2Career Forum: University of Central Oklahoma’s Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM@UCO) focuses on career exploration in music production, marketing, and performance while visiting a Post Secondary Institution (PSI) campus. Students will tour ACM@UCO’s facilities, visit recording studios... Read more »
Created by: Will Markham
Date Updated: March 25th, 2026
- Administrators, All Staff or Teachers, Students
- Any time of year
- Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10)
- Activate Prior Knowledge, Active Engagement, College-Going Culture, Critical Thinking, Reflection, Self-assessment, Speak & Listen, Student Choice
The College2Career Forum: Museum of Osteology focuses on career exploration in a variety of areas of the Health Sciences, Human Services, and STEM career clusters while visiting a museum workplace. Students will explore the Museum of Osteology through scavenger hunts and guided tours, as well as hear... Read more »
Created by: Mitch Davis
Date Updated: March 25th, 2026
The College2Career Forum: National Weather Center (NWC) focuses on career exploration in STEM fields related to meteorology while visiting a Post Secondary Institution (PSI) campus and a federal institution. Students will explore the OU College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences and NWC federal... Read more »
Created by: Jacob Kniffen
Date Updated: June 17th, 2026
The College2Career Forum: OU College of Architecture and Construction focuses on career exploration in Architecture, Construction, and STEM career clusters while visiting a Post Secondary Institution (PSI) campus. Students will explore the OU College of Architecture and Construction to connect career... Read more »
Created by: Jacob Kniffen
Date Updated: March 25th, 2026
- All Staff or Teachers
- Any time of year
- Medium Group (at least 10)
- Activate Prior Knowledge, Active Engagement, College-Going Culture, Conversation Starter, Critical Thinking, Evaluate, Physical Movement, Reflection, Self-assessment, Speak & Listen, Student Choice, Summarize
- Choosing a Career
The Oklahoma City University (OCU) Game Design and Animation College2Career Forum provides an overview of the Game Design & Animation program, where students can learn more about modern game development and career paths. Participants engage in hands-on Graphic Design workshops, followed by a session... Read more »
Created by: Will Markham
Date Updated: March 25th, 2026
- All Staff or Teachers
- Any time of year
- Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10)
- Individual Career Academic Plan (ICAP)
- Active Engagement, Aligning with Other Programs, College-Going Culture, Conversation Starter, Critical Thinking, Physical Movement, Reflection, Self-assessment, Speak & Listen, Student Choice
- College & Career Interest
- Choosing a Career, Benefits of Higher Education, Degrees, Professions, & Earnings
The Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) Visual Arts College2Career Forum showcases three art pathways offered at the OCCC campus: Traditional Art, Digital Cinema Productions, and Digital Media Design programs. Students will interact with OCCC faculty and staff within their respective visual arts... Read more »
Created by: Will Markham
Date Updated: March 25th, 2026
The College2Career Forum: Oklahoma State University (OSU) Hospitality and Tourism (H&T) program focuses on career exploration in hospitality and tourism management and culinary arts while visiting a Post Secondary Institution (PSI) campus. Students will tour the Nancy Randolph Davis Building on OSU's... Read more »
Created by: Jacob Kniffen
Date Updated: March 25th, 2026
- All Staff or Teachers
- Any time of year
- Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10)
- Individual Career Academic Plan (ICAP)
- Active Engagement, Aligning with Other Programs, College-Going Culture, Conversation Starter, Critical Thinking, Physical Movement, Reflection, Self-assessment, Speak & Listen, Student Choice
- College & Career Interest
- Choosing a Career, Benefits of Higher Education, Degrees, Professions, & Earnings
The College2Career Forum: University of Oklahoma Engineering (OU Engineering) program focuses on career exploration in STEM while visiting a Post Secondary Institution (PSI) campus. Students will tour the OU Rawl Engineering Practice Facility (REPF) on OU's campus, visit project bays and the REPF machine... Read more »
Created by: Will Markham
Date Updated: June 17th, 2026
- All Staff or Teachers
- Any time of year
- Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10)
- Individual Career Academic Plan (ICAP)
- Active Engagement, Aligning with Other Programs, College-Going Culture, Conversation Starter, Critical Thinking, Physical Movement, Reflection, Self-assessment, Speak & Listen, Student Choice
- College & Career Interest
- Choosing a Career, Benefits of Higher Education, Degrees, Professions, & Earnings
This College2Career Forum is designed to give students a first-hand look at what it could look like to work at a news station. Students will meet with a station manager, tour the facilities, and see a live broadcast as it is being televised. This activity acts as a pathway for students to get an idea... Read more »
Created by: Mitch Davis
Date Updated: June 15th, 2026
The College2Career Forum: Connors State focuses on career exploration in Nursing while visiting a Post Secondary Institution (PSI) campus and the Simulation Labs they use. Students will explore the Nursing program facilities to connect career information with current academic learning while discussing... Read more »
Created by: Mitch Davis
Date Updated: March 25th, 2026
The College2Career Forum: Eastern Oklahoma State College (EOSC) Meat Processing focuses on a career exploration in the field of agriculture. Students will explore the program, tour the facilities, including the Meat Processing & Food Safety Lab. Students in this program receive hands-on training in... Read more »
Created by: Mitch Davis
Date Updated: March 25th, 2026
The College2Career Forum: Oklahoma State University of Institute of Technology (OSUIT) - Construction Management focuses on career exploration in STEM fields related to construction while visiting a Post Secondary Institution (PSI) campus. Students will explore the Construction Management program to... Read more »
Created by: Mitch Davis
Date Updated: March 25th, 2026
The College2Career Forum: Southeastern Oklahoma State University (SE) Aerospace Sciences Institute focuses on career exploration in STEM fields related to aviation while visiting a Post Secondary Institution (PSI) campus and an active airfield. Students will explore the facilities at SE, including the... Read more »
Created by: Mitch Davis
Date Updated: March 25th, 2026
The Southeastern Oklahoma State University's (SE) Fisheries and Wildlife Science Program showcases all of the different programs that are offered in the Biology Building at SE. Students meet with Post Secondary Institute (PSI) staff to hear about the different pathways and career opportunities that... Read more »
Created by: Mitch Davis
Date Updated: March 25th, 2026
- All Staff or Teachers
- Any time of year
- Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10)
- Individual Career Academic Plan (ICAP)
- Activate Prior Knowledge, Active Engagement, College-Going Culture, Conversation Starter, Critical Thinking, Physical Movement, Reflection, Self-assessment, Speak & Listen, Student Choice
- College & Career Interest
- Choosing a Career, Benefits of Higher Education, Degrees, Professions, & Earnings
The College2Career Forum: Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is a regionally accessible Post-Secondary Institution (PSI) opportunity in the Northeastern area of Oklahoma. Students will take a tour of the Flight Facility and be provided all the information about the Aviation Flight Program.... Read more »
Created by: Mitch Davis
Date Updated: March 25th, 2026
The University of Arkansas Ft. Smith (UAFS) Criminal Justice College2Career Forum showcases how students could work in corrections, legal systems, Forensic Science, criminal investigation, and other areas. Students can choose to get a Bachelor of Science degree or add an 18-credit hour Minor. Read more »
Created by: Mitch Davis
Date Updated: March 25th, 2026
College2Career Forums (C2CF), a series of focused, career-specific explorations, have been planned for the top requested careers. In these day-long experiences, students will travel to a Postsecondary Institution (PSI) to explore a common aspect of the career through hands-on activities. Armed with... Read more »
Created by: Lindsey Link
Date Updated: March 25th, 2026
- Parents, Students, Teachers
- Any time of year
- Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10), Small Group, Small Group (at least 4)
- Individual Career Academic Plan (ICAP)
- College & Career Interest, Post-Secondary and Workforce Goals
- Choosing a Career, Benefits of Higher Education, Degrees, Professions, & Earnings, Private Economic Benefits
- Collaborating with Community, Decision-Making, Supporting Student Success
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