Career and College Success Talk

Episode 10 - Assessments for Adults in Career Transition

Xap Corporation — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:37:10 +0000

In Episode 10 we interview Mike Brevell, Program Specialist for Vocational Rehabilitation with the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services and Mike is a Certified Rehabilitation Counsellor. Our discussion is going to center around what vocational rehabilitation programs do and what some of the major issues are that people encounter when applying. Mike has some really exciting information to share with our listeners! Brought to you by Xap Corporation, home of the Transitions, Mentor and Choices Career Planner Programs. Please visit us at http://www.xap.com to find out how we can be of further assistance to you and your schools, districts and states.

Episode 9 - The Importance of College Access to Transitions

Xap Corporation — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:23:22 +0000

In Episode 9 we interview Joe Watts, Former Director of Admissions at Appalachian State University and Administrator at the University of North Carolina General Administration. Joe is currently Senior Fellow at the Institute for College and Career Success. Joe discusses why colleges should get involved with Transitions, the time it takes and the benefits for students, educators and institutions. Brought to you by Xap Corporation, home of the Transitions, Mentor and Choices Career Planner Programs. Please visit us at http://www.xap.com to find out how we can be of further assistance to you and your schools, districts and states.

Episode 8 - Curriculum Integration with Career and College Planning

Xap Corporation — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:12:16 +0000

In Episode 8 we interview Margaret Causey, Teacher and School Counselor with 30 years experience K-12 and is currently with the Institute for College and Career Success (ICCS) as an Education Consultant. Margaret paints a vivid picture with examples from To Kill a Mockingbird and how it relates to Curriculum Integration of Career and College Planning. Brought to you by Xap Corporation, home of the Transitions, Mentor and Choices Career Planner Programs. Please visit us at http://www.xap.com to find out how we can be of further assistance to you and your schools, districts and states.

Episode 7 - College Preparation and Planning - Part 2

Xap Corporation — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:03:14 +0000

In Episode 7 we continue our talk with Dr. George Dixon with part two of our College Preparation and Planning podcast. Dr. Dixon continues to share some fantastic ideas and steps to implement with your college preparation and planning. Brought to you by Xap Corporation, home of the Transitions, Mentor and Choices Career Planner Programs. Please visit us at http://www.xap.com to find out how we can be of further assistance to you and your schools, districts and states.

Episode 6 - College Preparation and Planning - Part 1

Xap Corporation — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:56:33 +0000

In Episode 6 we talk with Dr. George Dixon, retired Vice-Provost and Director of Admissions at North Carolina State University. Dr. Dixon has spent 37 years in college admissions and enrollment management and is going to share in this first part of our interview some key steps to College Preparation and Planning. Brought to you by Xap Corporation, home of the Transitions, Mentor and Choices Career Planner Programs. Please visit us at http://www.xap.com to find out how we can be of further assistance to you and your schools, districts and states.

Episode 5 - Career Clusters in Real Life

Xap Corporation — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:46:28 +0000

In Episode 5 we continue our chat with Gail Clark, Independent Educational Consultant & National Bridges Trainer; formerly an academic teacher, a Career & Technical Teacher, and Central Office Administrator. In this interview Gail talks about how Career Clusters reveal themselves in real life. Brought to you by Xap Corporation, home of the Transitions, Mentor and Choices Career Planner Programs. Please visit us at http://www.xap.com to find out how we can be of further assistance to you and your schools, districts and states.

Episode 4 - Creating Four Year Plans

Xap Corporation — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:34:11 +0000

In Episode 4 we interview Gail Clark, Independent Educational Consultant & National Bridges Trainer; formerly an academic teacher, a Career & Technical Teacher, and Central Office Administrator. Gail discusses the creation of four year plans and what to consider in the process. Brought to you by Xap Corporation, home of the Transitions, Mentor and Choices Career Planner Programs. Please visit us at http://www.xap.com to find out how we can be of further assistance to you and your schools, districts and states.

Episode 3 - What's the Value of Lifelong Portfolios?

Xap Corporation — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:16:36 +0000

In Episode 3 we interview Craig Bass, National Trainer for Xap Corporation and Affiliate Professor of School Counseling at Loyola University Maryland. During this discussion Craig share his thoughts on the value of Lifelong portfolios. Brought to you by Xap Corporation, home of the Transitions, Mentor and Choices Career Planner Programs. Please visit us at http://www.xap.com to find out how we can be of further assistance to you and your schools, districts and states.

Episode 2 - Importance of Having a Personal Life Plan - Part 2

Xap Corporation — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:03:56 +0000

In Part Two we continue our interview with Ron Flickinger, retired Director of Career and Technical Education for Indiana. Ron's lively discussion, great experience and ideas will give the listener some good pause for thought. Brought to you by Xap Corporation, home of the Transitions, Mentor and Choices Career Planner Programs. Please visit us at http://www.xap.com to find out how we can be of further assistance to you and your schools, districts and states.

Episode 1 - Importance of Having a Personal Life Plan - Part 1

Xap Corporation — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:51:52 +0000

In Part One of this interview with Ron Flickinger, retired Director of Career and Technical Education for Indiana, we get some great examples of why it is so important to start the life/work planning process early. Brought to you by Xap Corporation, home of the Transitions, Mentor and Choices Career Planner Programs. Please visit us at http://www.xap.com to find out how we can be of further assistance to you and your schools, districts and states.