Career Counseling for Equity in Rural America

There are many unique aspects to school counseling in rural America, especially around career and college planning. Learn about evidence-based Tier 1 and Tier 2 rural school counseling interventions within social justice frameworks, including place-based education, collaboration with teachers and coaches, outreach to families regarding social/emotional implications for career aspirations and methods to improve community support for programs. Learn how to address students’ career needs through the lens of familial, community and social influences, as well as support systems.

Learning Objectives:

After viewing this webinar, you will be able to:

Discuss previous research and data illustrating the barriers to rural youth’s career aspirations as well as unique strengths of rural identity and community
Identify unique evidence-based interventions to meet the needs of diverse rural students through a multitiered system of supports and social justice frameworks
Discuss strategies for evaluating your work, as well as strategies for evaluating local resources that can be used in place-based career counseling to meet rural students’ needs and to increase their awareness of career opportunities

Presenters:

Sarah Henry, Graduate Teaching Associate, School Counseling Supervision & Supervision, The Ohio State University
Quinn Hughes, Counselor Education & Supervision, The Ohio State University

July 20, 2023, 1-2 p.m. EDT

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