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THE 1999 CAREERS CONFERENCE
"Careers: Making Your Future Work"
An annual conference for career development practitioners
February 1-3, 1999 * Marriott Madison West * Madison, Wisconsin
1,447 persons from 40 states participated in the 1998 Careers
Conference. In 1999 1500 participants are expected.
SPONSORS
*CENTER ON EDUCATION AND WORK, School of Education, University of
Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
*WISCONSIN CAREER DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION, a division of the National
Career Development Association
A summary of this event follows. For more information you may
*Request Careers Conference brochure by phone (800) 446-0399 or fax
(608) 262-9197
*Pick up brochure at Room 265 Educational Sciences Bldg.,1025 W. Johnson
St., Madison WI
*See our web site: www.cew.wisc.edu
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1-Preconference, 1:00 - 6:30 pm
*4 extended workshops 1:00 - 6:30 PM
*Internet/tech and special content sessions: 6 topics each time O1:00,
3:00, 5:00 PM
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2-3
*Keynote Speakers (General Sessions Tuesday)
*Featured Presentations: 1 hour 15 minutes long
*Concurrent Sessions: 1 hour 15 minutes long
*Roundtable Sessions: 25 minutes long, presented 3 times during l hour
15 minute period
No advance registration for sessions. Registered conference participants
first-come, first-served at time of session. Number of participants
limited to number of seats available. Registrants complete Sessions
Choice Survey on registration form to aid planning for sessions in
greatest demand.
*Business/Industry/Education tours: Given in three different periods.
Reserve bus and tour space at conference beginning 10:00 AM, Monday,
February 1. First-come, first-served.
ALL THREE DAYS
Hands-on Technology Center
Demonstrations and hands-on experience offered using a variety of
technological products and services. Appropriate for participants who
serve any audience level and possess any level of technical skill.
Hands-on Teaching Activities Center
Educators meet and learn from featured authors/designers of career
development materials for classrooms and learning environments for all
agesOfrom curricula to games.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Keynote Speakers
Ken Patch, PhD, NCCC, Corporate Director, Career Management, Motorola,
Phoenix, AZ
Laura B. Ward, President, AVA; Career Tech Guidance and Placement
Coordinator, Montgomery Public Schools, Montgomery, AL
Featured Presentations
Carol A. Dahir, PhD, Pupil Personnel Services Coordinator, Nassau BOCES,
Carle Place, NY
Beth Heuer, Associate Director, Career Services, University of
Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI
Janice Stephens Jolly, School-to-Work Coordinator, Dorchester School
District Two, Summerville, SC
Phyllis P. Nixon, Counselor, Rich South High School, Richton Park, IL
Sonjia Peacock, PhD, Professor/Counselor, Lewis & Clark Community
College, Godfrey, IL
Doris Skogstad, MS, Guidance Department Chair, La Crosse Central High
School, La Crosse, WI
Jan Struebing, Career Specialist, Springdale High School, Springdale, AR
Preconference Workshop Leaders
Judy Ettinger, PhD, Project Director, Center on Education and Work,
UW-Madison, Madison, WI
John Gugerty, Senior Outreach Specialist, Center on Education and Work,
UW-Madison, Madison, WI
Jean Henderson, MS, Career Counselor, Gateway Technical College,
Elkhorn, WI
Victor M. Hern*ndez-Gantes, PhD, Project Director, Center on Education
and Work, UW-Madison, Madison, WI
REGISTRATION
Registration fees cover all sessions and tours, selected materials,
hands-on training sessions, selected meals, breaks, and reception.
Wisconsin residents receive complimentary membership in the Wisconsin
Career Development Association. Refunds for cancellation incur $50
service charge. No refunds after January 25, 1999 except for emergency
situations.
Fee for 1-day PREconference
EARLY BIRD Registration received by December 15, 1998O$135; after
December 15, $160
Fee for 2-day conference
EARLY BIRD Registration received by December 15, 1998O$235; after
December 15, $285
Fee for 1-day conference available.
Methods of payment accepted
Check or credit card - Visa, Master Card, American Express
No purchase orders please.
SPECIAL RATES
For students: Half of Early Bird rates for all graduate and
undergraduate students. These rates are in effect at all times. Student
registrations must include a verification of registered student status
from advising professor.
For groups: 20% discount for groups of 10 or more.
SPECIAL NEEDS
The conference site is accessible to persons with disabilities. Contact
the Center on Education and Work before January 11, 1999, at (800)
446-0399 with special requests. For TDD/Voice Relay, call (800)
947-3529.
CONFERENCE HOTEL
Marriott Madison West
West Beltline Fwy. at Greenway Blvd., Exit 252
John Q. Hammons Drive * Middleton, Wisconsin 53562
Phone: (608) 831-2000 * Fax: (608) 831-2040
ADDITIONAL LODGING SERVED BY CONFERENCE SHUTTLE
Vicinity of Marriott: Fairfield Inn, Comfort Suites, Budgetel Inn
Vicinity of West Towne Mall: Hampton Inn, Radisson Inn, West Towne
Suites
8-10 miles from Marriott (via Beltline Fwy): Super 8, Sheraton Hotel,
Exel Grand
Arrange accommodations directly with hotel. Register under "Careers
Conference" for special rates. Blocks of rooms will be held until early
January, 1999.
DISCOUNT AIR FARES
Available from Northwest Airlines for Careers Conference participants.
For information call Koepcke Travel, Madison, WI at 1-800-680-5115,
Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
*Request Careers Conference brochure by phone (800) 446-0399 or fax
(608) 262-9197
*Pick up brochure at Room 265 Educational Sciences Bldg.,1025 W. Johnson
St., Madison WI
*See our web site: www.cew.wisc.edu
Forwarded by Susan Carter
edequity-admin@mail.edc.org
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