Welcome to Career Center!

Digital Design Sessions – Tuesdays

8:15 – 9:00 am

9:15 – 10:00 am

12:45 – 1:30 pm

2:15 – 3:00 pm

Topics to cover on Day 1:

1. Is your name spelled correctly on the list above?
2. My name is Mrs. Frascht – pronounced like Frost.
3. Always check in with your program instructor before coming to Career Center, especially if your Career Center session is at the beginning of the day or immediately after lunch.
4. Seating – pick a seat to sit at all semester.  No changing computers thru the semester if possible.
5. You may wipe down keyboards and mouse before using if you wish…don’t rely on someone else to sanitize the area for you.
6. Computer log ins – passwords for alvacc users on computers are alvacc and the computer number displayed on bottom left corner of monitor such as alvacc01.
7. If prompted, do not run any updates on the computers.
8. Only use Chrome for a browser during Career Center. Do not change any settings within Google Chrome.
9. You will use Gmail and Google Drive within the browser to login but do NOT use the Chrome profile button. Confusing I know but there is a difference in what happens to the saved bookmarks. Do not log in to any Apple iCloud, Mac Mail or other personalization accounts except Google Drive (Sheets, Docs, etc.) and Gmail. Everyone uses the same Mac user account so please do not customize the user account to your settings which means do NOT add you Google profile setting.  Do NOT change the Apple ID, Microsoft User or Adobe User account  or computer settings. Are you able to log in to the Google Drive folder I created for you?
10. The Career Center is website – www.nwtech.edu/alvacc/. I will have announcements each week for you to refer to for instructions on the activities and necessary websites.
11.  OkCollegeStart will be used for career exploration and ICAP activities this year. Virtual Job Shadow has been used the last few years for career exploration and ICAP activities but is no longer available.
12. Personal Financial Literacy – Starts on Wednesday, September 4. See list below for those who  need to attend.
13. Learning Styles – Students will complete a learning styles activity – http://www.educationplanner.org/students/self-assessments/learning-styles.shtml.  I will share the results with your instructor. I will be requiring you to print a copy of the results which include your first and last name. I will also have you create a PDF file that you will store in a designated location on the computer.
14. WorkKeys testing – Students will complete three ACT WorkKeys Career Readiness exams – Graphic Literacy, Workplace Documents, and Applied Math. For more information, visit http://nwtech.edu/alvacc/workkeys/.
15. Assessments & Credentials – Students will complete assessments such as Certiport, ODCTE, PLTW, and ASE within Career Center.
16. Scholarships – will be listed on Career Center website.  Assistance with applications may be available.
17. Employment opportunities – will be listed on Career Center website.  Assistance with applications may be available.
18. Superintendent Leadership Class – Information is available at https://nwtech.edu/student-services/student-organizations/. Applications are due September 6.
19. Career Center Survey – click here
20. Personality Styles – In the near future, students will complete a personality styles activity that I will share with their instructor.   The Personality Style Inventory I will use is 16Personalities.com.

Personal Financial Literacy

The following students will need to report to Career Center on Wednesday, September 4, at the designated time. Students in Oklahoma are required to have documented knowledge of 14 units of personal financial literacy in order to earn an Oklahoma high school diploma.  The required units can usually be completed within 4 to 6 sessions during the Fall semester (not offered in Spring semester).  If a student misses a session, the student must attend the designated makeup session if wanting to complete this requirement through NWTC.

9:30 – 10:40 am session

Upcoming deadlines or important dates:

• ODCTE Otha Grimes Scholarship – Adults only – September 9 – must be completed online. For more information  click here.
• NWTC Foundation Scholarship – Adults only – September 9 – must attach resume, transcripts and letter of recommendation.  For more information  click here.
• Superintendent’s Leadership Class – Information is available at https://nwtech.edu/student-services/student-organizations/. Applications are due September 6.