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GCDF (Career Development Facilitator) Course Completed The 2008-2009 Facilitating Career Development class members completed the course on April 23, 2009. This course is designed to train K-16 educators and other professionals who offer career assistance and guidance services in Career Development Facilitation by focusing on career development theory and model; student/client diversity; assessment; ethical and legal issues; labor market information and resources; understanding of career development resources and assessments; and an awareness of one's professional strengths and needed improvements in the area of career guidance. The eLearning format combines classroom, online and field experience.
(Pictured: Sandy Scott, Sherry Hunter, Helen Short, Yvonne Strom, The next CDF course will begin on August 27, 2009. If you are interested in receiving more information about the class, please e-mail Denise Wiley at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to request a flyer/application.
2009 Technology Champion The 2009 Technology Champion for the Upper Savannah Region is Samuel Henry Adkinson, a graduating senior at Strom Thurmond High School in Edgefield, South Carolina. He is the son of Gene and Terri Adkinson of Trenton, S.C. Sam completed the horticulture program at Strom Thurmond Career Center. He plans to attend Clemson University where he will major in Agriculture Mechanization.
Laurens 55 District Plans for ETV Taping and Summit Presentation Debbie Lynch, Marlene Stephens, Connie Bryant and Mary Whitman of Laurens District 55 diligently worked together to prepare for a recent SC-ETV taping of a Carolina Careers episode. The episode aired on May 12th and featured Laurens 55 during the Modeling Career Guidance portion of the program (it can be viewed at knowitall.com). The program was facilitated by Dr. Ray Davis and Linda Sheffield. Mary Whitman spotlighted a program at Sanders Middle School called the Principal's 200 Club. Marlene and Connie told how their district integrates employability skills into the CATE curriculum. Marlene, Connie and Mary will be presenting these concepts during a session at the Education and Business Summit in June. You will not want to miss it!
Pictured: Debbie Lynch, Marlene Stephens, Connie Bryant and Mary Whitman
Career Day at John C. Calhoun Elementary School The students in Mrs. Johnson's 4-year old kindergarten class at John C. Calhoun Elementary School (Abbeville County) dressed for future jobs during a unit on careers. The unit teaches career awareness and ways for kids to discover their personal likes and dislikes. By becoming aware of different careers, the children begin to form ideas about possible career choices.
Pictured: The children are dressed as follows (l to r) - airplane pilot, principal,
IGP Conference Time Linda Sheffield visited Evelyn Cauley at Emerald High School (Greenwood 50) and was able to sit in on an IGP Conference. Linda was so impressed with the process and would like to encourage all guidance counselors to keep up the good work! What you do for your students through the IGP process does have an impact on their future.
Dixie High School is proud of FBLA State Conference Winners Dixie High School FBLA received numerous awards at the South Carolina Future Business Leaders of America Leadership Conference held in Charleston, March 20-21, 2009. Conference highlights included campaigning for state office, participating in over 50 competitive events, and attending a March of Dimes dance to focus attention on the needs of premature infants and their families. Several DHS students qualified to compete at the National Competition which will be held in Anaheim, California, June 25-28.
Career Cluster Declaration Ceremony Edgewood Middle School (Greenwood District 52 in Ninety Six) honored its eighth graders at the Eighth Grade Recognition and Career Cluster Declaration Ceremony held on June 3rd. Sara Crawford, Guidance Counselor, and Barbara Martin, Career Specialist, collaborated efforts to organize the event. Dr. Ray Brooks, President of Piedmont Technical College, spoke to the students about their future.
Job Shadowing Essay Contest Winner PEBA is proud to announce that our region has a winner in the Job Shadow Essay Contest. Taylor Buckner of McCormick Middle School wrote her winning essay on her business mentor and veterinarian, Dr. Greg McLeod.
PEBA Design Challenge Winner Receives State Award PEBA's 1st Place winner in the Design Challenge Calendar Contest also won 1st Place in the State for his artwork. Harris Womble, a fourth grader at Hickory Tavern Elementary School (Laurens 55), received his award from Silver Crescent at Hickory Tavern's Awards Ceremony on June 2, 2009.
Pictured: Mary Ann Crouch, Principal; Linda Sheffield, Regional Career
Congratulations to 2009 HEART Award Winner Dr. Jennie Band of Pomaria-Garmany Elementary School (Newberry) is a recipient of the 2009 HEART Award. The HEART Award recognizes excellence in school counsling by identifying South Carolina school counselors with proven records of accomplishment in promoting higher education awareness (three awards were given). Each HEART recipient received a $3,500 award and a $1,500 incentive grant for their current school's counseling department. We are very proud that our region is the home of one of the winners of this prestigious award.
Students Honored for Work Ethics Achievements In a time of increasing competition for jobs and college admittance, every little advantage helps. Mark Warner of Greenwood Partnership Alliance said he hopes the work ethics certificates presented by his organization and G. Frank Russell Career Center on June 1, 2009 will give the 44 recipients that extra advantage. At the beginning of the 2007-2008 school year, Greenwood Partnership Alliance and the G. Frank Russell Career Center teamed up and created a program that evaluates student performance the way an employer would, based not only on grades and classroom performance, but also on soft skills such as communication and team work. At the end of the year, students who complete the program can earn a Bronze, Silver or Gold certificate. Last year, the program was opened up to one class. Nine students volunteered to participate, and five received certificates. This year the program was opened to all juniors and seniors in trade and industrial classes, and was piloted in business and health. About 110 students participated and 44 earned certificates. “I think it’s something worth bragging about,” Warner told the 2009 recipients. Students said the program focused on things they would do anyway, but made them realize anew the importance of certain behaviors. (Taken from article published in the Index Journal.)
Planning for Upcoming In-Service Workshop has Begun The PEBA Counselors Committee met recently to begin planning for the upcoming annual In-Service Workshop. The date of Tuesday, November 3rd has been chosen for the event. The Committee welcomes suggested topics and speakers.
Pictured: Evelyn Cauley (Greenwood 50), Cindy Godwin (Laurens 55),
UPCOMING EVENTS:PEBA WBL Committee Luncheon Meeting: June 10, 2009 Education and Business Summit: June 21-25, 2009 (Greenville, SC) CDF Class: August 27, 2009 through April 15, 2010 In-Service Workshop: Tuesday, November 3, 2009
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