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Will Markham

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Building community connections is a critical aspect of the career exploration process. Creating long-standing connections with local businesses and Post-Secondary Institutions cultivate sustainable partnerships between the community and the school. This session focuses on peer collaboration aimed on... Read more »

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  • Administrators, All Staff or Teachers

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  • 1st Nine Weeks, Pre-Service Training, Summer Session

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

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  • Activate Prior Knowledge, Active Engagement, Aligning with Other Programs, College-Going Culture, Cross-Curricular, Identify, Organize, Self-assessment, Student Choice
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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 »

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  • Any time of year

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  • Medium Group (at least 10)

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  • Activate Prior Knowledge, Active Engagement, Collaborate, College-Going Culture, Critical Thinking, Physical Movement, Speak & Listen, Student Choice
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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 »

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  • All Staff or Teachers

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  • Any time of year

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  • Medium Group (at least 10)

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  • Activate Prior Knowledge, Active Engagement, Collaborate, College-Going Culture, Conversation Starter, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Reason, Reflection, Speak & Listen
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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 Post-Secondary Education institutions to local businesses. They... Read more »

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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 »

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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 »

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  • Administrators, All Staff or Teachers, Students

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  • Any time of year

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

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

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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 »

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  • Administrators, All Staff or Teachers, Students

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  • Any time of year

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

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  • Activate Prior Knowledge, Active Engagement, College-Going Culture, Critical Thinking, Reflection, Self-assessment, Speak & Listen, Student Choice
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The College2Career Forum: Prairie Surf Studio focuses on career exploration in digital media, communications and technology while visiting a PSE (Postsecondary Environment) campus. Students will tour the Prairie Surf Studio production facilities, hear from film industry professionals, and engage in... Read more »

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  • All Staff or Teachers

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  • Any time of year

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

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Active Engagement, Aligning with Other Programs, College-Going Culture, Conversation Starter, Critical Thinking, Physical Movement, Reflection, Self-assessment, Speak & Listen, Student Choice

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  • Choosing a Career
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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 »

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