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An e-PUBLICATION OF THE GEORGIA CAREER INFORMATION CENTER

Fall 2002

What's in GCIS?
It's that time of year again. Your 2002 GCIS program package should arrive at the end of September: out with the old information and in with the new.  So, what are the cool new things you will see this year? We'll tell you.

New Features and Enhancements for GCIS 2002:
Assessment Link  

1. Revised descriptions of assessment tools

2. ASVAB - revised ASVAB (2002) and previous version of ASVAB available

3. CareerScope - plug in your results from this career assessment and get a list of matching GCIS occupations

4.  PLAN - revised to include more occupation links

Career Studio - answers to the games are now available

Georgia Schools

1.  Vocational schools and branch campuses added

Four Year Schools	Coosa Valley Technical College (Gordon
Brenau University (Athens)	County)
Brenau University (Atlanta)	Coosa Valley Technical College (Polk County)
Brenau University (Augusta/Ft. Gordon)	DeKalb Technical College (Covington-Newton)
Brenau University (Kings Bay)	Lanier Technical College (Forsyth)
Brenau University (Waleska)	Truett-McConnell College (Watkinsville)
Georgia College and State University	West Central Technical College (Douglas
(Macon)	County)
Georgia College and State University (Warner	Vocational Schools
Robins)	400 North School of Real Estate
LaGrange College (Albany)	Academy of Hair Arts and Design
Piedmont College (Athens)	Career Institute of Real Estate
Reinhardt College (North Fulton)	ETI Career Institute
Valdosta State University (Kings Bay Naval	Javelin Technical Training Center
Base)	Lake Lanier School of Massage
Two Year Schools	National Institute of Technology
Chattahoochee Technical College (Mountain	Rising Spirit Institute
View)	Savannah Barber Styling Institute
Chattahoochee Technical College (Paulding)	Vogue Beauty College (Cartersville)
Chattahoochee Technical College (South Cobb)

2. Revised school names

Atlanta Roofers Joint Apprenticeship Committee - formerly Roofers & Waterproofers Local 136

Argosy University - formerly Georgia School of Professional Psychology

Augusta Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 150 - formerly Plumbers and Steamfitters JAC

DeVry University - formerly DeVry Institute of Technology

Mechanical Trades Institute (JAT/ATL) - formerly Plumbers & Pipefitters JAC

Rivertown School of Beauty, Barber, Skin Care, and Nails - formerly Rivertown School of Beauty

Savannah Carpenters JATC Local 256 - formerly Carpenters and Millwrights Local 256

Savannah Plumbers and Pipefitters, HVAC JATC - formerly Plumbers and Pipefitters

South University - formerly South College

IDEAS™ - available on GCIS for the Internet

Job Search - includes more information for people with disabilities

Keep That Job - includes the WaterCooler Quiz on GCIS for the Internet; this quiz is a fun exercise in recognizing appropriate job behavior

Military Employment - revised occupation descriptions to correspond with current military occupations

Occupations

1. Include Career Profiles and Interviews (for select occupations)

2. More Occupation Videos available in Occupations on GCIS for Windows and Macintosh

Actors	Lens Grinders and Polishers
Actuaries	Library Assistants
Agricultural and Food Scientists	Library Technicians
Animal Caretakers	Light and Delivery Services Truck Drivers
Announcers	Mail Clerks
Biologists	Medical Laboratory Technicians
Broadcast Technicians	Merchandise Displayers and Window
Brokerage Clerks	Trimmers
Bulldozer and Grader Operators	Opticians
Camera Operators	Photographers
Carpet Installers	Precision Inspectors
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	Producers and Directors
Chemical Equipment Operators	Public Relations Specialists
Chemists	Purchasing Managers
Computer and Information Systems Managers	Real Estate Appraisers
Computer Operators	Real Estate Brokers
Concrete and Terrazzo Finishers	Recreational Therapists
Couriers and Messengers	Reporters and Correspondents
Crane and Tower Operators	Roofers
Credit Analysts	Seamstresses and Tailors
Dietitians	Ship Captains, Mates, and Pilots
Drywall Installers and Finishers	Small Engine Mechanics
Embalmers	Storage and Transportation Managers
Financial Managers	Structural Metal Workers
Fire Inspectors	Surgical Technologists
Funeral Directors	Surveyors
Highway Maintenance Workers	Tax Examiners
Housekeeping and Janitorial Supervisors	Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
Human Service Workers	Technical Writers
Insurance Underwriters	Telemarketers
Jewelers	University and College Teachers
Landscape Architects	Vehicle Cleaners
Legal Secretaries

3.  New occupation descriptions

Demonstrators and Product Promoters

Estheticians

Forensic Science Technicians

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counselors

Pharmacy Aides

Rehabilitation Counselors

Sports and Talent Agents

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

2. Revised occupation titles

Archeologists - formerly Archaeologists

Brickmasons - formerly Brick and Stone Masons

Food Preparation Workers - formerly Kitchen Helpers

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers - formerly Long Haul Truck Drivers

Housekeeping and Janitorial Supervisors - formerly Janitors and Housekeepers Supervisors

Light Delivery Services Truck Drivers - formerly Local Truck Drivers

Production Worker Helpers - formerly Production Workers

Proofreaders and Copy Markers - formerly Proofreaders and Copymarkers

Ship Captains, Mates, and Pilots - formerly Ship Captains and Mates

Stonemasons - formerly Brick and Stone Masons

5.  Occupation Compare - available on GCIS for the Internet

O*NET Interest Profiler - available on GCIS for the Internet

Search  - an enhanced search tool debuts on GCIS for the Internet (available for the Occupation, Program of Study, and School files) SKILLS - available on GCIS for the Internet   Be sure to check out GCIS on the Internet.  It has a fun, look and lots of features!

Picking Your College

So, here you are a Senior ! You've done your homework for four years, and now you have a strong GPA and an SAT score that makes your mother proud. You applied early to several schools and now you have three acceptances to choose from. The dilemma? Each one seems like a great place to spend your college years. How do you choose the one that will fit you best?

Check them out!
If you haven't visited the campuses yet, do it. A school might seem one way in the brochure, but feel completely different when you're actually there. Find out what the students are like. Try to sit in on a class. Does the school offer the program of study you plan to pursue, or if you don't know what program of study you want to pursue, are there plenty of options for you? Are there campus-sponsored programs and activities outside the classroom that interest you, such as club sports or music ensembles? What about the dorms? Will you need a car, and if so, how is the parking there?
Know What You Like
Take a minute to get in touch with your inner self. What do you enjoy doing on the weekends or during your spare time? Do you enjoy shopping, camping, strumming your guitar, or hanging out with friends at a trendy coffee shop? Do you like the bustle of a large city, or would you prefer the atmosphere of a rural or small town? Do you prefer to have lots of people in the classroom or only a few? Think about the school. How far is it from home? Can you drive home for holidays and breaks, or will you have to fly? How many students attend the school? And the ultimate question, will it work for you?
Weigh the Pros and Cons
Chances are great that each school will have some good points and some bad points. Make a list of the pros and cons. Decide what your top priorities are and choose the school that would make you the most comfortable. 

Remember, the better the fit, the more fun you'll have and the more successful you'll be!

  Tip  o'  the OUTLOOK
Did you know that all administrators, clients, counselors, career and employment professionals, media specialists, students and their parents, and teachers can use your site's User ID and Password to access GCIS on the Internet from anywhere at any time?  Maximize your users' career exploration potential by providing the site's User ID and Password. Also, for greater access at your location, load GCIS for Windows or Macintosh on your site's server to make it readily available from any computer.

Write for the OUTLOOK Newsletter! 
GCIS users are invited to contribute an article on a GCIS topic area to the OUTLOOK. Articles should be limited to up to 250 words. GCIC staff will edit articles before posting to the OUTLOOK.  Send an electronic copy of your article in a MS word file or pasted into the body of your e-mail message to gcicOUTLOOK@gsu.edu  (include a short bio of the author).

Any communication or material that a user posts or transmits through the OUTLOOK newsletter will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary. Article submissions must be related to the professional interests of the GCIS user community. The Georgia Career Information Center reserves the right to reject any submission that does not meet the standards of the center.

Fall Training to Incorporate More GCIS Internet Components
This year, GCIS training will devote more hands-on time to GCIS on the Internet. Each workshop will feature navigational techniques and define unique characteristics of the Internet version. These workshops are designed with you in mind.

Class highlights include demonstrations of the following files and features: SKILLS assessment, IDEAS™ interest inventory, "real world" Interviews, Occupation Compare, School Compare, Career Profiles, improved graphics, and much more.

Click here to view the GCIS Training Schedule

Game: GCIS Scattergories
Use your GCIS wit to complete the chart. Simply fill in a word for each category that begins with the letter in the first column.  There are many possible answers for each cell. (Print to play.)

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