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Tom Hoff
Career and Technical Project Coordinator
507-537-2271
507-537-7327 (fax)
tom.hoff@swsc.org
Primary
Responsibilities
 | Writes and coordinates Carl Perkins, Tech Prep and other career and technical grants for the southwest Minnesota 9-county consortium |
| Organizes annual Tech Prep meetings for FACS, Ag, Business, and Technology Education staff |
| Manages the “On-Line Pathways Project” |
| Writes monthly “Lifetime of Learning” newsletters |
| Coordinates staff development activities for career and technical instructors, counselors and pertinent agency staff |
| Manages the “Tech Prep College Credits Project” |
Mary Lou Blasing
Career Development Coordinator
507-537-2273
507-537-7327 (fax)
marylou.blasing@swsc.org
Primary Responsibilities
| Provides classroom career presentations at consortium high schools |
| Coordinates the "SW MN Technical Skills Challenge" competition |
| Provides on-site assistance with student career activities at the "Project Discovery" lab |
| Provides ordering, account information management, and training for consortium schools to utilize the Kuder Career Planning System |
| Provides ordering information, and training on a contract basis for National Career Assessments, Inc., to non-consortium schools in Minnesota utilizing the Kuder Career Planning System |
Fay Prairie
Vocational Assessment Coordinator
507-537-2254
507-537-7327 (fax)
fay.prairie@swsc.org
Primary
Responsibilities
| Communicates “Project Discovery” information to school district staff |
| Registers schools/students for receiving “Project Discovery” services |
| Administers career and learning styles tests to students |
| Assists students with career projects at the “Project Discovery” lab |
| Observes and assesses students’ work-related behaviors and skill proficiency while at the “Project Discovery” lab |
| Conducts follow-up staff meetings with students, teachers, parents and other professionals to review the results of the career exploration/assessment experience |
Laurie VanWatermeulen
Secretary
507-537-2270
507-537-7327 (fax)
laurie.vanwatermeulen@swsc.org
Primary
Responsibilities
| Processes orders for the Kuder Career Planning System |
| Manages the databases for the “On-line Pathways” and “Tech Prep College Credits” projects |
| Processes orders for “Lifetime Learning Plans” (Career Portfolios) |
| Mails monthly newsletters and other correspondence to schools and agencies. |
| Schedules participants for consortium workshops and conferences |
| Processes vendor payments for the Tech Prep and Carl Perkins grants and Student Activities. |
