Grades 7-12: Dietitians: Let's Talk Careers

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Content Provider		SOITA
Contact Information		Bob Stricker bob@soita.org 150 East Sixth Street Franklin, OH  45005 United States Phone: (937) 746-6333 ext. 120 Fax: (937) 746-1029
Program Type		Individual Program
Program Rating		This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience		Education: Grade(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Maximum Number of Participants		no maximum
Minimum Number of Participants		1
Primary Disciplines		Career Education, Family & Consumer Science, Health/Physical Education
Program Description		Dietitians have a variety of job opportunities. Join us as we talk with Jennifer Dalton, a registered dietitian, who is a Medical Nutrition Therapist for the 88 Medical Group at Wright Patterson Air Force Base and a Community Wellness Dietitian for Kettering Medical Center. She will discuss the education necessary to enter her field as well as her career experiences. Students from participating middle schools and high schools will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss career opportunities for future dietetics professionals with this registered dietitian.
Program Format		1. Connections for audio and video checks will begin at 12:45 EST. The session will commence at 1:00. 2. The SOITA facilitator will introduce the guest and the participating schools. 3. The guest will give a brief background of training, education, job possibilities, and job growth. 4. Each interactive site will be called upon to ask questions of the guest. 5. The guest will share video, PowerPoint, or artifacts that help clarify the specific career.
Objectives		The students will: - be introduced to a particular career and its job potential. - gain a better understanding of the training and education necessary for each particular career. - have opportunities to ask questions and interact with the guest. - engage in a discussion with the career specialist.
National Standards to which this program aligns		NATIONAL STANDARDS NT.K-12.4 TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences. NT.K-12.5 TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH TOOLS Students use technology to locate, evaluate,and collect information from a variety of sources. NATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES COMPETENCY IV: Understanding the relationship between educational achievement and career planning. COMPETENCY VI: Skills to locate, evaluate and interpret career information.
Program Length		50 minutes
Dates/Times		Program Date Program Time Network Time Registration Deadline   All times below are displayed in Eastern Standard Time, as specified by the Content Provider. To view times in your time zone, login or create a profile. 11/12/2009 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM 11/09/2009
Date/Time Notes		This videoconference will be offered on Thursday, November 12, at 1:00 EST.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		Interactive Cost: $75.00 Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $67.50 What's this? Premium Service provides additional benefits. Learn more! Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Cancellation Policy		We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice.
Is recording allowed?		No
The Provider broadcasts over		IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider		Schools are asked to conduct a test connection with SOITA in advance of the site's first scheduled videoconference with us. Sites connecting via ISDN should provide their own bridge and dial into SOITA. SOITA's IP address is 216.48.137.41.

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Grades 7-12: Careers in Sales

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SOITA

Bob Stricker bob@soita.org 150 East Sixth Street Franklin, OH  45005 United States Phone: (937) 746-6333 ext. 120 Fax: (937) 746-1029

Education: Grade(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Think you have what it takes to make it in sales? Talk with Todd Poeppelmeier, Territory Manager for the Garland Company, INC. and learn about different careers in sales and essential skills to be successful in the field. The Garland Company is a high performance roofing and flooring manufacturer headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Currently Todd works as roofing consultant and territory manager in the Dayton area but has a diverse sales background holding different positions in other companies. Participants from the various schools will have the opportunity to ask questions about careers in sales and what it takes to be successful.

50 minutes

Program Date Program Time Network Time Registration Deadline All times below are displayed in Eastern Standard Time, as specified by the Content Provider. To view times in your time zone, login or create a profile. 11/19/2009 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM 11/13/2009

This interactive videoconference will be offered on Thursday, November 19, at 1:00 EST.

Interactive Cost: $75.00 Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $67.50 What's this? Premium Service provides additional benefits. Learn more! Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge

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Grades 7-9: My Quest to Cure Diabetic Blindness

In recognition of American Diabetes Month, an emerging diabetes researcher shares the story of her research and passion to cure diabetes and related illnesses.

Presenter: Kate Trueblood Doreian, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Physiology and Biophysics at CaseSchool of Medicine, CaseWestern ReserveUniversity.

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Time: 10:00 to 11:00 AM (EST)

Audience: High School and Middle Schools

Recommended for learners in Grades 7-12, the BioMed Tech Distance Learning Series is designed to stimulate interest in biomedical technology and engineering careers and foster an appreciation and understanding of regionally developed medical advances. Aligned with the Ohio Department of Education Science, Mathematics, and Technology Content Standards and the National Science Education Standards, each program will emphasize biomedical technology and engineering careers, scientific processes, and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) content.

Schools interested in participating in FREE this educational opportunity should contact John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or john.ramicone@ideastream.org by November 2nd.

Grades 6-12: Creers in Online Media with Melanie Moran

TUESDAY, November 3, 2009 - Careers in Online Media with Melanie Moran
Targeted Audience: students in grades 7 – 12

Join Melanie Moran as she discusses Careers in Online Media and other emerging online media: Web development, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, iTunes. Online Media Specialists take classes to become proficient in information resources, web page development, electronic information technology, information systems, systems development and design and database management. These classes are required to work in multimedia, website design, digital imaging, Internet marketing, media production, videoconferencing, video production and media training, small business, and large corporations.

Online Media specialists work in radio, television, film, helping the handicapped with digital media, generating interactive media for the Internet, public libraries, presentations, seminars and conferences, schools and universities, university libraries, media companies, and research facilities.

Time: 9:00 and 10:00 AM (CENTRAL time zone)
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

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

Grades 7-12: Careers in Manufacturing Program

WVIZ and NOTA, in partnership, with MAGNET will be hosting “Rockwell Automation” for our November 5th Careers in Manufacturing program.

Rockwell Automation, helps manufacturers succeed and grow with industrial automation control and information solutions designed to give their customers a competitive advantage. From stand-alone, industrial components to enterprise-wide integrated systems, their solutions have proven themselves across a wide range of industries and in some of the most demanding manufacturing environments.

Plan to have your students interact with representatives of one of the prominent world-wide high-tech companies. Your students will have the opportunity to hear from a Product Manager, Business Readiness Manager and Associate Engineer. Join us on November 5 at 9:00 and/or 10:00 a.m.

Schools interested in participating in this excellent careers program should contact by office by November 2nd.

This program is free to NORT2H members. Click on image for more information.

Grades 7-12: Careers in Meteorology

Presenter: Betsy Kling, WKYC Channel 3 News Meteorologist

Thousands of career choices are available in our fast-changing society. Why would you choose atmospheric science or applied meteorology? Do you have a deep curiosity about the world around you? As a meteorologist, you can satisfy that curiosity by investigating the natural forces that shape our weather and climate. You can use your knowledge to warn others when danger is approaching in the form of tornadoes and hurricanes. You can learn about the latest tools of modern technology-computers, radar, satellites-to discover how natural processes and human activities affect our atmosphere. Join us as Meteorologist Betsy Kling discusses the education, background experiences and future employment opportunities in the high tech science of METEOROLOGY. Ms. Kling is a member of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association, and has earned the prestigious Seal of Approval from both professional organizations.

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Time: 1:00 to 1:45 p.m.

Schools interested in participating in this educational opportunity should contact John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or john.ramicone@ideastream.org by October 26th.

Careers in Meteorology Wednesday, October 28 1:00 to 1:45

A program fee of $75.00 will be charged to schools. Please process a purchase order to WIVZ/PBS Distance Learning, c/o John Ramicone, 1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland44115 and fax a copy or the p.o. number to 216-916-6361.

Career in “High-Tech” Manufacturing.

Manufacturing Lets You Dream Big!

Do you believe a great idea has the power to change the world? When it comes to dreaming big, some say we invented it. In 1899, Henry Timken changed the way things turn with the tapered roller bearing. More than 100 years later, our associates are still moving the world forward with innovations. We’re a company of dreamers, with the talent and skills to turn our dreams into reality.

You want to make a difference

Think about a career that’s meaningful. At Timken, our employees’ talents and skills make an impact. From artificial hearts to Mars rovers, high-speed rail, construction equipment and wind turbines, Timken makes products run smoother, faster and more efficiently.

Where You Turn™

The Timken Company keeps the world turning, with innovative friction management and power transmission products and services, enabling our customers to perform faster and more efficiently. Timken provides solutions for many major market segments including aerospace, automotive, construction, consumer, defense, energy, industrial equipment, health, heavy industry, power and rail.

DATE: Thursday, October 29, 2009

TIME: 9:00-9:45 and 10:00-10:45 a.m.

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 October 26^th.

TO PARTICIPATE: A program fee of $75 will be charged to school not in the NOTA or NORTH2 member districts. Please process a purchase order to WVIZ/PBS Distance Learning, c/o John Ramicone, 1375 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115 or fax to 216-916-361.

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