Career Update
Polly Matteson -- Region 4 -- Career Consultant
SCHOOLS' OUT FOR THE SUMMER -- ALMOST!
It is really hard to believe the 2023-24 school year is nearly over! As you are racing to finish up all the EOY details and activities, I want to THANK YOU for all you have done for students this year. You really can and do make have an impact on their lives and futures.
This will be my last newsletter before you are gone for the summer, so please take a few moments to check out a few upcoming events. Feel free to share the information with co-workers who just might be interested.
What's Included:
1. New Counselor Institute - Registration deadline June 5
2. Build My Future registration is open
- Upstate MO in Macon
- Northwest MO in Bethany
3. Transition Training Institute - June 26-28
4. DESE School Counseling Mentor Program - Registration deadline September 5
5. Pictures from TSU 7th Grade Career Expo on May 8th - AMAZING DAY!
6. Retirement!
New School Counselor Institute (NSCI) – July 1 – 3, Columbia, MO
THIS is TRAINING anyone new to the counseling role needs.
Early registration is now open for the DESE “New School Counselor Institute” scheduled for July 1-3, 2024 at the Holiday Inn Executive Hotel in Columbia, Missouri. This three-day seminar is for those entering the school counseling field with:
- An alternative certification with no, or one year of school counseling experience.
- Recent graduation from a school counseling master's program and 0-1 years of counseling experience.
- No public school experience.
Registration deadline is June 5, 2024. A $25 registration fee is due by June 5, 2024. Registration fee must be paid prior to arrival. No purchase orders accepted. All attendees must submit a local administrator approval letter to attend the NSCI conference. The administrator approval letter must be submitted with the registration application. Please visit the school counseling website to access all additional lodging and program information. Click here to register today.
Build My Future Registration is OPEN
Build My Future Upstate MO
This is an amazing opportunity for 9-12 grade students to learn about diverse careers in construction and is highly interactive. This is the 3rd year to be held in Macon and last year we had 2200 students from across Missouri registered to attend. It was a great day!
Registration is now OPEN for 2024
- Date: September 18, 2024
- City: Macon, MO
- Location: Macon County Fairgrounds (1305 S Missouri St, Macon)
- School Registration Link:
Build My Future - Northwest Missouri - Registration is OPEN
NEW THIS YEAR!
Registration is now OPEN for 2024
- Date: October 23, 2024
- City: Bethany, MO
- Location: Northwest Missouri Fairgrounds
- Registration is now open – Click here to access the registration form.
2024 Transition Training Institute – June 26 – 28, 2024, Columbia, MO
The institute will focus on programs and structures to support students in graduating and moving toward postsecondary goals. There will be a variety of presentations which will focus on compliance, work-based learning, self-advocacy, employment, social/emotional intelligence, and career readiness with an emphasis on students with special needs. Contact Marsha Campe at 573-751-2512 or Marsha.Campe@dese.mo.gov if you have questions.
DESE School Counseling Mentoring Program
The DESE mentoring program is specifically designed for school counselors who are new to the profession. This two-year program allows school counselors to upgrade from an Initial Student Services (ISS) certification to a Career Student Services (CSS) certification, as well as to collaborate and build relationships with peers.
This program is for participants who register for their first year of mentoring. Registration will close on September 5, 2024. Please visit the DESE School Counseling website for more information.
2024 Career Expo on May 8th for 7th Graders at Truman State University
Some times you get lucky and we certainly were as the weather in Kirksville was absolutely beautiful for the nearly 500 students, chaperones, and exhibitors who came to campus on May 8th with hands-on activities representing diverse career paths. I cannot begin to include all the fun and engaging things that students had the chance to experience and see. Everyone also visited the Planetarium and took a short campus walk just to get the feel of a college campus atmosphere on a nice day....did I mention it did not rain??
The pictures I am posting are a small example of the activities that were taking place. So much fun!
Overview of inside exhibitor tables
Truman's ROTC challenge
NEMO Health Council
IHCC Flight Simulator w/ student pilot
Adair County Ambulance District
BNSF
Retirement!
I want to let you know I have decided to retire on August 1, 2024.
Career education is a passion for me and working with NEMO counselors, teachers, and administrators to provide training and resources, coordinating student events, and presenting at many conferences during the past 7 years, has been an absolute pleasure and honor.
I am confident whomever moves into this position will be equally as passionate. Thank you for being on the team to help students.