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Mitch Davis

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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Tag Target Audience

  • All Staff or Teachers

Tag Calendar Placement

  • Any time of year

User Group Group Size

  • Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10)

Tag Related

  • Individual Career Academic Plan (ICAP)

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Activate Prior Knowledge, Active Engagement, College-Going Culture, Conversation Starter, Critical Thinking, Physical Movement, Reflection, Self-assessment, Speak & Listen, Student Choice

Tag ICAP (Individual Career Academic Planning)

  • College & Career Interest

Tag College & Career Readiness Framework

  • Choosing a Career, Benefits of Higher Education, Degrees, Professions, & Earnings
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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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This brief examines effective mentorship strategies for engaging interactive learners. The study identifies three mentorship modes—bottom-up, lateral, and top-down—and highlights their impact on fostering autonomy, innovation, and problem-solving skills among students. Read more »

This brief explores the impact of the Experiential-Learning Track (ELT) program on career exploration, student interest, and applied classroom learning in small rural junior-senior high schools. The program provides hands-on learning opportunities tied to classroom objectives and targets individual... Read more »