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Resources for Instructors

Montana Educators have created amazing interactive, downloadable resources for instructors. Following are web links to sites which help students explore their potential.

Montana Career Information Systemhttp://www.ourfactsyourfuture.org/cgi/career/?PAGEID=3&SUBID=251

Educational Opportunity Centers/TRiOhttp://msun.edu/grants/eoc/interestsandabilities.htm

PEP Talk: an interactive path planning guidewww.careers.mt.gov

Click here for more Montana PEP Talk Links and videos.

Believing that every person has purpose, value and potential,Montana Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) provides free instruction to adults and out-of-school youthto improve their basic skills, attain the GED , transition to postsecondary education and/or improve employment

status. The following power points are opportunities for you and your program to support the Mission statement

of the Adult Basic and Literacy Education programs.

Research compiled by Suzette Fox , M. Ed. and Michelle Gasek, MSPPT designed by Michelle Gasek, MS

More Interest Inventories and Life Planning Curriculum: Downloadable and Interactive!

http://mappingyourfuture.org/ amazing material!

Mapping Your Future is your free resource for career, college, financial aid, and money management information. Click here for a direct link to the Educational Opportunity Center/TRiO Inte

rest inventories website EOC is a free federally funded program for adult learners.

More Career Planning links from EOC/TRiO http://msun.edu/grants/eoc/planyourcareer.htm MBTI Basics Explained

Myers Briggs Type Indicator: An interest inventory for Career Planning http://digitalcitizen.ca/2011/02/20/free-personality-assessment

Personality Test using the official Keirsey Temperament Sorter - Personality Tests for organizational, career, personal development http://www.keirsey.com/personalityzone/index.asp

GED Testing Services Official Sites http://www.gedtestingservice.com/ged-testing-service http://www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Section=GED_TS

Click on link below for official handbook for GED Instructors http://www.gedtestingservice.com/educators/home

GED Practice test sites http://www.gedtestingservice.com/testers/test-taker-home http://www.4tests.com/exams/examdetail.asp?eid=38 https://secure.practice4ged.com( English and Spanish) http://ci.billings.mt.us/index.aspx?NID=1512

NEW GEDThe race is on for the NEW GED

due to be implemented January 2014!

Following are websites and curriculum used for GED preparation. All are free and you are able to download and use as you would like!

More GED Links with Curriculum in Mind …

http://opi.mt.gov/Curriculum/ELA/indhttp:// www.nwlincs.org/ NorthWest ABLE Gateway-Comprehensive! http://www.gedforfree.com/

http://www.nwlincs.org/NWLINCSWEB/gedclass.htm http://www.nhadulted.org/educators/math.html http

://www.c-pal.net/course/module3/m3_ged_skills.html

Free online Videos for GED curriculum development www.youtube.com search for all GED subject areas

http://marzioschool.free.fr/ http://realenglish2.free.fr/

Directory of ABLE sites in Montana http://www.nwlincs.org/mtlincs/sitesb.htm

Additional Testing Services and Curriculumfor GED, College, or Training

www.Act.org www.Sat.org http://www.ctb.com/ctb.com/control/servicesDetailAction?serviceId=402&p=services TABE

information http://www.act.org/compass/sample/ COMPASS Information

http://moodle.org/ http://education.skype.com/resources http://www.google.com/edu/teachers/ www.DiscoveryEducation.com Scholastic Exam Prep

www.4teachers.org www.khanacademy.com www.youtube.com/education

“Adult Education programs are natural bridges to students success.” Suzette Fox, AE instructor

Employment, Training and Upgrading Skills

Montana Job Links:Resume Writing and Job Search http://wsd.dli.mt.gov/local/billings https://jobs.mt.gov/jobs/offices.seek https://jobs.mt.gov/jobs/login.seek

Montana Career Information System http://www.ourfactsyourfuture.org/ http://

wsd.dli.mt.gov/local/livingston/jobseekertools.asp http://ci.billings.mt.us/index.aspx?NID=388

Educational Opportunity Centers/TRiO Resume Writing and Job search http://www.msun.edu/grants/eoc/resume.htm http://msun.edu/grants/eoc/findajob.htm

Employment, Training and Upgrading Skills Continued

http://www.careeronestop.org/reemployment/ http://www.onetonline.org/ O’Net On Line! Provided by the US Dept. of

Labor

http://www.careerinfonet.org/ Identify career and job options that best fit you.

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ Nation′s premier source for career information! The profiles featured here cover hundreds of occupations and describe What They Do, Work Environment, How to Become One, Pay, and more. Each profile also includes employment projections for the 2010–20 decade.

http://www.jobcorps.gov/home.aspx Education and vocational training program for young people ages 16 through 24, sponsored by the US Dept. of Labor

http://parmlybillingsmt.universalclass.com/barcode-login.htm?enter+code Free Online Classes & Continuing Education thru Billings Parmly Library (Need Library Card)

http://jeweldiamondtaylor.wordpress.com/2012/06/30/free-classes-to-educate-yourself-on-line/

Apprentice Programs in Montana and Beyond

Montana Registered Apprenticeships

Registered Apprenticeship –US Dept. of Labor

Female Apprenticeship program

www. SBA.gov Resource for starting your own business

Research compiled by Suzette Fox , M. Ed. and Michelle Gasek, MSPPT designed by Michelle Gasek, MS

Interactive Guide to Montana Collegeswith Free Curriculum Downloads

Montana Colleges List of all colleges in Montana includes certificate, two and four year programs.

List of two year programs in Montana

Tribal College link to each Tribal College in MontanaOfficial guide link to list of websites for all institutions of higher learning in Montana!

IMPRESSIVE!

http://msun.edu/grants/eoc/colleges.htm Search for desired major in United States! http://www.knowhow2gomontana.org/freshmen/college-preparation/college-credit

.jsp# relevant information of adult learners

Smartaboutcollege.org- a website with preparation material

Adult Education: The Bridge to College

Adult Education: The Bridge to College …

Post Secondary Navigation Be Prepared for your Future-Smartaboutcollege.org

Big Sky Pathways (High School Model) Big Sky Pathways by College

Financial Aid and Scholarshipsfor College and Training

WWW.FAFSA.ED.GOV free application for federal student aid First Step ….

Colleges, College Scholarships, and Financial

College Board Online Scholarship Search CollegeNet Mach 25 Scholarship Database

FastAid Scholarship Search FastWeb

More Useful Links for Financial Aid and Scholarships

Know How 2 Go To College http://www.nasfaa.org/ National Association of Financial Aid Officers

Department of Education

Student Assistance Foundation of Montana Montana University System

http://www.mus.edu/Prepare/Pay/Tuition_and_Fee_Waivers.asp Downloadable Fee waiver for MT Veterans and Native Americans www.mus.edu/che/arsa/SFS.asp Financial aid in Montana

Tribal Funding Sources for Students

List of Indian Education programs in Montana –Printable! Included contact information for Tribal Education Directors in Montana. http://opi.mt.gov/pdf/indianed/resources/dirindianed.pdf

American Indian College Fund http

://www.collegefund.org/students_and_alumni/content/scholarships

Miscellaneous Information Linksfor All Adult Learners

Soft Skills-Including budgeting Soft Skills-US Dept of Labor Kalispell Chamber of Commerce In-Depth Life Skills- Pikes Peak Learning Finance, House, and Lifestyle (LearnThat)

Time Management Time Management EOC College Success Links

Study Skills Study skills How to Study Goal Setting

Goal setting tips and Processes Your Goal Setting

Research compiled by Suzette Fox , M. Ed. and Michelle Gasek, MSPPT designed by Michelle Gasek, MS

Free Basic Computer Curriculum to Prepare Students for GED, Employment, College and Beyond

Microsoft Free training http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computers - Goodwill Industry User friendly!

Ipad User Guide St. Paul Basic Computer Skills Software, Computer, & Certification Tutorials (LearnThat)

Free Online Computer Skills( Must register)

Keyboarding Keyboarding Lessons Online (Must Register) freetypinggame.net http://www.powertyping.com/ http://www.nimblefingers.com/ http://www.goodtyping.com/ http://www.learn2type.com/ Free Keyboarding Lessons Online Keyboarding Lessons Online

Additional Training Opportunities in Montana

Billings Community Education and Career Advancement

Missoula Lifelong Learning Center

Butte Community Education Center

Helena Community Education

Bozeman Community Education

Havre Community Education

Career Pathways Resources

National State

Career Pathways Resources

National: RESOURCES State: RESOURCEShttp://www.adultcareerpathways.org Adult Ed Resource Page

http://www.montanaacte.org/bsp.shtml

Career Clusters Website Vermont: Exemplary Program for Career Exploration

Women Employed Career Coach Curriculum

Maine Career Prep Curriculum

CLASP- Center for Law and Social Policy, Inc.

Wyoming Career Pathways

Post-secondary and Economic Success Basic Skills & Workforce Training

Employment Strategies

Adult Career Pathways Training & Support Center (ACP-SC)

Idaho Career Pathways

Career Pathways Initiative & Toolkit

North Dakota Career Pathways

Center for Occupational Research & Development (CORD) Contextual Teaching & Learning

Oregon Career Pathways Web Tool

National Career Pathways Network

What Works Bridge Connect

Colorado Career PathwaysBuilding Bridges for Career pathways in Michigan

Career Pathways Initiative ModelWhat does a comprehensive career pathways system look like?

State and local teams working collaboratively to develop a career pathways system at the local level must facilitate and coordinate Six Key Elements in order to implement a comprehensive career pathways system. These elements often happen simultaneously, or are revisited as programs are developed and your local, regional, and state systems evolve. The following chart highlights goals related to each of the six elements in a comprehensive career pathways system.

Build Cross-Agency Partnerships and Clarify Roles State & local partners Support from political leaders

Identify Sector or Industry & Engage Employers Determine which employment sectors to target Engage employers that represent those industries

Design Education & Training Programs Provide a range of educational options Accessibly, integrated, & lead to industry recognized or post-secondary credentials

Identify Funding Needs & Sources Research funding sources: federal, state, local, foundation, businesses Leverage funding across partnerships

Align Policies & Programs Gain support from policy makers Work with partners to identify needed changes Measure systems change

Other Career Pathway Resources

1. Build Cross Agency Partnerships & Clarity Roles

Partnerships are at the heart of career pathways and are essential to making them successful. Key cross agency partners at the local and state levels must be engaged, agree to a shared vision, and gain support from political leaders. Along with employers, State and local partners include, but are not limited to, workforce investment boards, community colleges, adult basic education

providers, human services, economic development and community-based organizations and workforce intermediaries.State Regional/Local

Department of Labor & Industry Montana Research & Analysis BureauState Workforce Investment Board (SWIB) Montana Labor Market Information

Educational Opportunity Center (TRiO) Billings

Butte

Great Falls

Havre

Helena

Kalispell

Missoula

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1. Build Cross Agency Partnerships & Clarity Roles continued …

Montana Job Service – Workforce Services

Job Service LocationsJob Seekers & EmployeesMontana Jobs System

Department of Public Health & Human Services Vocational Rehabilitation

Human Resource Development Councils (HRDC)

Montana Colleges & Colleges of Technology (COT)

Montana Tribal Colleges

Campus DirectoriesState Wide Articulation Agreements (START)

Montana High Schools Big Sky Pathways (High School Model)

Big Sky Pathways by College

2. Identify Sector or Industry & Engage Employers

STATE REGIONAL/LOCAL

Montana Research & Analysis Bureau Local Area Information

Data Search Tools

Career Resource Network

Montana Career and Labor Market Information

Montana Labor Market Information

Montana Job Projections 2010 thru 2020

Montana’s Workforce Information Center

2. Identify Sector or Industry & Engage Employers continued …

State Regional/Local

Montana Research & Analysis Bureau

Montana Research & Analysis Bureau

Albertson’s (May pay for employee’s GED)

Montana Stores

Goodwill Industries

Montana Community Impact

Top Employers for StateAnswers to Questions

Top Employers for County

3. Education and Training

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Career pathways provide a clear sequence of education courses and credentials that meet the skill needs of high-demand industries. Key program design features include contextualized curricula, integrated basic education and occupational training, career counseling, support services, assessments and credit transfer agreements that ease entry and exit and promote credential attainment.

Research compiled by Suzette Fox , M. Ed. and Michelle Gasek, MSPPT designed by Michelle Gasek, MS

4. Identify Funding Needs and SourcesBecause career pathways approaches blend and align services from different government agencies to support an individual’s successful completion, innovative funding strategies

that blend funds from a variety of public and private sources are essential.

National & State Regional & Local

CLASP - Funding Using WIA Title I for Bridge Programs - Illinois

CLASP – Federal Policy Toolkit for States (pdf)

Grants.gov

How Federal Policy Can Support Bridge Programs (Power Point on slide share)

Key Questions to Answer

Career Pathways Toolkit

5. Align Policies & ProgramsCareer pathways programs require significant alignment among workforce,

education, and human services to ensure that an individual can move seamlessly from school to work and earn in-demand credentials. States, localities and tribal entities will need to examine whether administrative or legislative policy changes

are necessary to help individuals participate in programs, enable blended funding, or support the professional development of staff necessary to support

career pathways approaches.

State Regional/Local

Key Questions to Answer

Career Pathways Toolkit

6. Measure System Change & PerformanceCareer pathways initiatives define desired system and program outcomes, establish how data will be collected, stored, tracked and shared, and analyze data and assess progress

madetoward achieving outcomes.

State Regional/Local

Career Pathways Definition & Framework

Career Pathways Toolkit