Grades 7-12: Exploring Careers in CSI

February 26

Exploring Careers in Crime Scene Investigation

What does it take to be a part of the exciting field of crime scene investigation? Is it as exciting as it appears on television shows? Join us to find out when we talk with someone who has experienced this exciting career. Learn the education and training needed as well as job potential and benefits. Real-life experiences will also be shared. Students from participating middle schools and high schools will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues with this professional.

Click for our registration form. After completing the form, you may fax, email, or send via US mail to SOITA.

Questions?
Contact Bob Stricker
bob@soita.org

Want to conduct a test call? Dial SOITA: 216.48.137.41

Grades 7-12: Careers in Architecture

February 19

Exploring Careers in Architecture

Join us as we talk with architect Ken Brightman of Brightman & Mitchell Architects, Inc. to learn what it takes to be successful in his career. He will discuss the education and skills necessary as well as job potential and benefits. He will also share some of his experiences throughout his career. Students from participating middle schools and high schools will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues with this professional.

Click for our registration form. After completing the form, you may fax, email, or send via US mail to SOITA.

Questions?
Contact Bob Stricker
bob@soita.org

Want to conduct a test call? Dial SOITA: 216.48.137.41

Grades 7-12: Careers in Aviation Engineering

February 11 - STEM Focus

Exploring Careers in Aviation Engineering

Join with an aviation engineer as she discusses her educational background, the path she took to get to where she is now, and her real-life engineering experiences. She will describe her work and show how it can benefit the government and citizens as a whole. This will include an overview of aviation engineering. Students from participating middle schools and high schools will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues relative to careers in aviation engineering.

Click for our registration form. After completing the form, you may fax, email, or send via US mail to SOITA.

Questions?
Contact Bob Stricker
bob@soita.org

Want to conduct a test call? Dial SOITA: 216.48.137.41

Grades 7-12: Careers in Web Design

TUESDAY, February 3 – “CAREERS in WEB DESIGN” in the Career Conversations series

REGISTER: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htm

Time: 9:00 and 10:00 AM (CENTRAL time zone) Targeted Audience: students in grades 7-12
Format: 45-minutes formatted into 30-minute presentation, and then 15-20 minute Q & A
Cost: $75 per site
Questions: Chandra Allison, at (615) 322-6511 or email chandra.allison@vanderbilt.edu

Grades 7-12: Making the Tools Professionals Use

WVIZ/PBS AND MAGNET CAREER EXPLORATION SERIES PROGRAM

Today’s Manufacturing Jobs

“Making the Tools Professionals Use”

Behind every product you use is a whole series of manufacturing accomplishments that made it possible. Consider an iPod. Someone designed the mold that formed the plastic case. Some company produced the tiny fasteners that hold it together. Someone ran the machine that joined the circuits and chips.

There’s a hidden world to manufacturing that offers an incredible diversity of challenging and rewarding careers. Manufacturing is not the dark and dingy shop that you’ve read about in 10-year old textbooks. It is a modern, high-tech environment where professionals use their hands-on skills and sophisticated machines to make incredibly innovative parts.

The best part is that manufacturers need people to make tomorrow’s products. Employers are ready to hire people with the mechanical aptitude and technical training to solve problems.

Join the people of Jergens, Inc. to learn about career opportunities in manufacturing. Find out what employers are seeking in candidates, and discover the benefits that a modern manufacturing career offers. Jergens team members will share their perspective on manufacturing careers and respond to questions from students in the local area.


DATE: Thursday, February 12th

TIME: 9:00-9:45 and 10:00-10:45

TRANSMISSION MODES: NOTA AND STATE IP NETWORKS
Schools interested in participating in this educational opportunity should contact John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or at john.ramicone@ideastream.org by Feb. 9th.

TO PARTICIPATE:
A $75 program fee is required for non-NOTA schools.

Please send a purchase order to:
WVIZ/PBS Distance Learning
c/o John Ramicone
1375 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115
Or fax to: 216-916-6361

Grades 7-12: Careers in Speech Therapy

This videoconference is offered at 1:00 and ends at 1:50.

January 22 - Exploring Careers in Speech Therapy

Join with a practicing speech therapist from the Atrium Medical Center as she shares the education and training required to enter the field of speech therapy and other allied health professions. She will also discuss her real-life experiences in patient care in both the hospital setting and in private practice. Students from participating middle schools and high schools will have the opportunity to ask questions and explore issues with a professional practitioner.
Click for our registration form. After completing the form, you may fax, email, or send via US mail to SOITA.

Questions?
Contact Bob Stricker
bob@soita.org

Want to make a test call to SOITA? Call 216.48.137.41 or 216.48.137.42

Grades 7-12: Career Programs from TCHESC

PRESCHOOL EDUCATION - 2/17/09 - 1:30 PM Join TCHESC Preschool Director Deb Senko as she shares the different aspects of a career in preschool education. Many topics will be covered, including the education of special-needs children as well as typical learners, what types of jobs are available within the preschool age group, and what types of benefits one might expect.

CAREER AS A MUSICIAN - 2/23/09 - 10:00 AM

Join Jazz musician Bob Ventre as he shares the rigors of a career as a working musician in the field. His experience includes accompaniment with theater and Broadway productions, private lessons, and many other performances.


CAREERS IN MARKETING - 2/23/09 - 1:30 PM

Join staff from the Marketing Department at Lauren Manufacturing as they share facts and advice about a career in Marketing. Specifically, they will share what it is like to design and deliver marketing campaigns for a corporation involved in global as well as regional sales and service.

QUESTIONS? Contact Marilyn at 330.308.9939 x251 or Michele at 330.308.9939 x220 Ohio Schools: $75 per session Register at http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001KnCli_tPWkYNOIQ9qT4q1kvS9L-PLkOTXH-tDQVZr4v-1KdAow2rEscgAm3kvugxi5hNBziWiVXo_uOrmP5_lGlpn640MksYwfy2yuCmagY= and click on VC Scheduler

Grades 7-12: Careers in Nursing **FREE to Members**

WVIZ/PBS ideastream
Career Exploration Series

Program:
"Careers in Nursing"

Presenters:

Janet Whitney RN, BSN, Med
MetroHealth Medical System
Manager, HR Organizational Development

Diane Jedlicka Ph.D., RN, CNS
Chair, Division of Nursing
Notre Dame College

Date: Thursday, January 22, 2009

Time: Session #1 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.

Session #2 10:00 -10:45 a.m.

Transmission Modes: NOTA and eTech/Ohio State IP Networks

Schools interested in participating in this educational opportunity should contact John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or john.ramicone@ideastream.org by January 19th.

A program fee of $75.00 will be charged to schools not in the NOTA member districts. Please process a purchase order to WIVZ/PBS Distance Learning, c/o John Ramicone, 1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland 44115 and fax a copy or the p.o. number to 216-916-6361.

Thank you.

Grades 7-12: Upcoming Career-Focused Videoconferences

Videoconferences for
Middle School & High School Students


SOITA offers career-focused videoconferences for students in Ohio middle schools and high schools. Each of these sessions features an expert in a specific career field. The career professional will provide an overview of the training and opportunities available in that career area. Ample time will be available for student questions and interaction with the guest. Each session is 50 minutes in length.

Each of these videoconferences is offered at 1:00 and ends at 1:50. Click for descriptions of each session.
January 22 - Exploring Careers in Speech Therapy
February 11 - Exploring Careers in Aviation Engineering (STEM Focus)

February 19 - Exploring Careers in Architecture
February 26 - Exploring Careers in Crime Scene Investigation
March 12 - Exploring Careers in Certified Public Accounting
March 18 - Exploring Careers in Electrical Engineering (STEM Focus)
March 19 - Exploring Careers in Sports Management and Marketing
April 2 - Exploring Careers in Pharmacy
April 16 - Exploring Careers of Electricians
April 23 - Exploring Careers in Communications
Click for our registration form. After completing the form, you may fax, email, or send via US mail to SOITA.

Questions?
Contact Bob Stricker
bob@soita.org

Want to place a test call?IP: 216.48.137.41 any time!

Grades 7-9: Entrepreneurial Learning Series Program III **FREE to Members**

WVIZ/PBS ideastream
“Entrepreneurial Learning Series”
Program III

Program:

Mr. Recker and our host Gary Schoeniger will provide your students the opportunity to learn how to create, promote and manage a successful entrepreneurial business.

Bill Recker former CEO of Gretag Imaging
and former President of Fisher Scientific

Bill Recker is a successful entrepreneur who co-founded a publicly traded company in Switzerland. His company, Gretag Imaging, developed the one-hour photo machines that are commonly seen in drug stores across America. Mr. Recker is the former President of Fisher Scientific and is currently involved in a variety of entrepreneurial ventures.

Our discussion will address common questions to help unravel some of the mystery and myths about entrepreneurship:

What is an entrepreneur and what does it take to become an entrepreneur?
What are the essential the essential components of a basic business plan?
The Idea- does it have merit? Is it something the world needs?
Is there a market for your product or service? How do you know there is a market?
How will you compete? What other products or services are you competing with?
How will you produce your product or service? Have you though through all aspects (ie shipping, packaging, etc.)?
How much money will it take to get started? Where can you find the money?

Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009

Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Transmission Modes: NOTA and eTech/ Ohio IP Networks

Schools interested in participating in this educational opportunity should contact John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or john.ramicone@ideastream.org by January 12th.

A program fee of $75.00 will be charged to schools not in the NOTA member districts. Please process a purchase order to WIVZ/PBS Distance Learning, c/o John Ramicone, 1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland 44115 and fax a copy or the p.o. number to 216-916-6361.

Thank you.