21st Century Digital Resources for Career Planning across the Lifespan

This paper discusses a workshop designed for career development professionals and paraprofessionals working in an educational environment. Participants in the workshop learn about educationally transforming ideas adaptable to a variety of teaching styles; new ways to use traditional classroom resources; and ways in which to acquire new skills for teaching in an electronic-based classroom. Content of the workshop includes: current changes in technology experienced by students in all facets of their lives, including the classroom; the changing role of workers, including career counselors in the 21st century; the value of technical support when teaching in a digital environment; and effective methods for using traditional and digital resources for a holistic approach to career/life planning. Search engines; educational Web sites; labor market and career related Web sites and software; and online career inventories and assessments are listed. (MKA)