realizing the choctaw dream rhonda mize choctaw nation career development program
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REALIZING THE CHOCTAW DREAM
Rhonda Mize
Choctaw Nation Career Development Program
Choctaw Career Development Tribal Mission Statement
To enhance the lives of all members through opportunities designed to develop healthy, successful and productive lifestyles
Tribal Vision To achieve healthy, successful, productive, and self-
sufficient lifestyles for a proud nation of Choctaws Program Purpose
To facilitate education & training which leads to industry recognized certifications or licensures and self-sustaining employment for Choctaw tribal members We take members from point A to Z: Z = gainful
employment.
Our Clients
Adult Choctaw Tribal Members Provide assistance to those seeing
education/training which leads to an industry recognized certification or licensure
High School Age Choctaw Tribal Members Promote Career Readiness Certification and work
with schools to provide career exploration activities
Choctaw Interlocal High School Students Provide career class for all enrolled students
Key Components of Career Development
Career Guidance (KeyTrain/WorkKeys)
Relevant Academic Development (KeyTrain)
Education & Training (KeyTrain)
Credentialing (WorkKeys)
Knowledge of Employer Expectations (KeyTrain)
Success Experiences (KeyTrain /WorkKeys)
Employment Services (CRC)
Win-Win-Win Program!
KeyTrain Pre-Tests Upskilling
Career Goals – preparing for successful career WorkKeys Preparation – effective preparation for testing
WorkKeys Occupational Profiles – used for goal setting Industry Recognized Credentials – employment
tool Career Readiness Certification (CRC)
CRC Utilization – used in competitive job searching Incentive Awards – the motivation
Academic Assessment
Pre-Assessments Step #1 – KeyTrain/Career Ready 101 Pre-tests
Applied Math Locating Information Reading for Information
Career Cluster-Based Assessments Requirement for Payment of Training Assistance
(minimum level 3) Required for all Adult Clients and for Interlocal School
Students
KT/WK Goals
CR101’s KeyTrain pretests are an indicator of your current skills as compared to the skills necessary for success in your chosen career field. It also indicates your possible achievement in WorkKeys, the Career Readiness Certification (CRC) assessment. Your essential score levels are listed below:
Your Chosen Career: ______RN________
CR101-KeyTrain Goal: Applied Math: ___6___ WorkKeys Goal: Applied Math:
___5___
Locating Info: ___5___ Locating Info: ___4___
Reading for Info: ___6___ Reading for Info: ___5___
**your assessment scores in no way affect your educational funding through Career Development!
WorkKeys Occupational Profiles
Profiles Available in: WK Occupation Profiles
Database: http://
www.act.org/workkeys/profiles/occuprof/occutop.html
http://www.act.org/cgi-bin/workkeys/occuprof/certificate/crc_lookup.cgi?SITE=crc&LETTER=a&
OKCIS – Occupations, WorkKeys
KeyTrain/Career Ready 101 Search for Occupations
by CRC Scores
My KT/WK Spill…
1. KeyTrain Goals set by WorkKeys Occupational Profiles
The KT lessons are relevant to success in client’s chosen career field, and can help insure client has adequate skills for success on the job.
At the same time, client is preparing for success on the WorkKeys tests.
2. WorkKeys Testing/CRC Through WK testing , client gains a credential that
can be used along with the to help gain employment.
3. Choctaw Nation CRC Initiative Award money up to $500 is available to Choctaw
members who obtain a CRC.
Key #3 -- Relevant Academic Enhancement
Academic Guidance & Support Relevant Academics
Utilization of KeyTrain Career Cluster Based Pre-assessments Core KeyTrain Lessons
Other KeyTrain Lessons KeyTrain Career Skills
Work Habits & Workplace Effectiveness (for CRC+) Job Search Communication Skills Business Etiquette
Writing, Applied Technology, Listening, Observation, Teamwork, etc.
Financial Literacy
Tutoring Services Additional Web-Based Lessons/Practice WorkKeys Testing
Relevant Academic Enhancement Nursing Entrance Prep Program
Potential Nursing Students Focus on Academic Skill Building Nursing Entrance Application
Nursing Entrance Prep Success! Joe – low grades in H.S. courses, out of school
for over 5 years, worried about academics and ability to succeed
KeyTrain Assessment & Enhancement 3rd Highest NET Scores in KTC Nursing Programs
Progression Toward the Dream
KeyTrainPre-tests Preparation Remediation
WorkKeysAssessment
Career Readiness Certification Documented SkillsCertification Used for Employment
Meeting Academic Goals
Clients obtain Oklahoma CRC and/or CRC+ CRC obtained should match WK Profile for
chosen career field Basic academic skills for
success in the workplace
National CRCTiffany was our 1st Client to obtain the Gold CRC and $300 Initiative Award – She is studying Medical Coding/Billing
WorkKeys Initiative Process Individual must be an approved CNCD
client Tribal Membership
Provide copy of Oklahoma CRC National CRCs may also be submitted
Sign W-9 form Checks are made
payable to clientGlenda earned her NCRC at Paris Jr. College.
CNCD WorkKeys Initiative
CRC Incentive Awards
Platinum = $400 Gold = $300 Silver = $200 Bronze = $100
CRC+ = $100
CRC Success Stories
Added confidence for previously not-so-successful students Disadvantaged Students
Incarcerated Tribal Members Award $ (held pending their release) Employment Opportunities
Success Experiences
Education & Training Leads to Industry Recognized Licensure or
Certification Short-term & Long-term
Technology Centers Community/Junior College Career Centers Universities
2200+ Individuals in Training CNA, LPN, RN, Truck Drivers, Teachers,
Welders, HVAC Technicians, Automotive Technicians, Cosmetologists, Real Estate Agents, Accountants, etc.
900+ Individuals Placed in Jobs 750+ CRC Initiative Awards Paid
Choctaw Nation Interlocal – (alternative program for 8 county schools)
Assessments – Interests, Values, AbilitiesOKCIS (or Discover):Career Quest (Occ. Sort)IDEAS AssessmentO’NET Interest ProfilerSKILLSO’NET Work Importance Locator
Academics & Skill BuildingKeyTrain:
Applied MathematicsLocating InformationReading for Information
Career ClustersClusters Overview
Career PlanningBridges Career Planning
Career Skills / Employer ExpectationsEmployer Expectations :
Employment & Separation Information
KeyTrain:The Job SearchResume, Cover Letter PreparationEmployment Application sWork HabitsCommunication Skills
NetworkingWorkplace Effectiveness
Business EtiquettePersonal Development:
Decision Making Skills Oral Presentation
Mock InterviewPortfolio Development
Career Readiness CertificateWorkKeys Assessments / CRC
2010 Class Theme: Preparing for Success!
High School Age Tribal Members CNCD Career Counselors visit schools to
provide program information and assist with school activities
Partnerships with JOM Programs to provide career exploration activities
Provide WorkKeys Testing & CRC’s Provide WorkKeys testing for Alternative EOI’s
CRC Award Incentives Career Expo
450+ high school students currently planning to attend Career Expo on April 7th
Employment Services
Employability Skill Development Resume & Cover Letter Development Training
Resume Critiquing Interviewing Skills Training Job Search Tips Employment Application Completion Training
College Central Job Board Employer Relations Cost Benefit Analysis
LPN ($22k) to RN ($45k), Training Costs: $7k Table Busser ($3.50/hr) to Diesel Tech ($14.00/hr),
Training Costs: $4000
CNCD’s Annual Career Expo
Traditional Opening Ceremonies Motivational Speaker Employment & Educational Opportunities
190 Employers & Schools/Training Facilities 1900+ Job Seekers & Students
Lunch Provided for All Transportation for Tribal Members Employment Application Lab Breakout Sessions/Workshops
Career Expo 2010
Join us on
April 7th!
Everyone is
Welcome
Certification Ceremony – November 10th, 2009Kiamichi Technology Center, Idabel, OK
Oklahoma Dept. of Commerce & Governor’s Council for Workforce & Economic Development Initiative Certified Work Ready Communities have a competitive
advantage because they can qualify a skilled workforce to an existing employer or a new business considering Oklahoma for a new location.
The Work Ready Community project expands the Career Readiness Certification efforts and verifies that certified communities or regions have a sustainable, reliable pipeline that delivers the right workers with the right skills at the right time.
“Oklahoma’s Premier Work Ready Region”
“Oklahoma’s Premier Work Ready Region”
13 Counties included:Choctaw Atoka
Haskell Bryan
Latimer Coal
Leflore Johnston
McCurtain McIntosh
Pittsburg Hughes
Pushmataha
The nation’s largest Work Ready Community!
Celebration Ceremony
Governor’s Commendation by Sec. of State, Susan Savage
Certification Presentation by: Norma Noble, Deputy Secretary of Commerce for Workforce Development
Additional Keys to Success–
Choctaw Asset Building (CAB) Program CAB provides Choctaw tribal members with:
Financial Independence Financial Literacy Training Matching Funds (IDA)
“The Choctaw Nation is keenly aware of the challenges our tribal members face…This IDA savings program
will provide the training and support they need to help them establish good financial habits, as well as, a high-quality asset and a path toward a brighter future.”
--Chief Gregory E. Pyle
Utilizing KeyTrain and WorkKeys Achieve to Success
Effective Career Counseling Academic Assessment & Enhancement Training Credentialing Employment Services Economic & Workforce Development
Choctaw tribal members achieving healthy, successful, productive, and
self-sufficient lifestyles
