This presentation provides an overview of the Virginia Education Wizard.

1. Overview of theVirginia Education Wizard Presented by Christy Jensen, Assistant Professor – Northern Virginia Community College

2. Background Information http://www.vawizard.org Developed by Virginia’s Community Colleges One-stop, online resource that provides information on the following topics: Careers Curriculums Financial assistance

3. Prospective Students Identify career paths and curriculum choices Learn about sources of financial assistance

4. Current Students Track current job credentials or associate’s degree paths Plan for transfer to complete a bachelor’s degree

5. Experienced Workers Explore new careers Learn about required education or certification tools Enroll in a Virginia Community College

6. Features First-time users can build a personal profile On-line guide, Ginny, can walk users through the Wizard and answer questions

7. Features Interest assessment Values assessment Browse careers by name or cluster Program, major, & course information Financial aid information including scholarships Financial aid Award Estimator (account required) Transfer agreements Guaranteed Admissions Agreements Transfer planner

8. Features Skills assessment (account required) Resume builder Interview tips Work-based learning section Veteran’s Career Finder Parent information section Sources: Virginia Education Wizard (http://www.vawizard.org) Virginia Education Wizard Fact Sheet http://www.vccs.edu/Portals/0/ContentAreas/WizardDocs/Wizard%20-%20Wizard%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf.