2019 UCDA Conference
Innovative Approaches to Breaking Career Barriers and Empowering Lives
Keynote Address: “Mindsets: The Most Important and Most Overlooked Secret to Student and Career Success,” Ryan Gottfredson
Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D. is a mental success coach and cutting-edge leadership consultant, trainer, and researcher. He helps improve organizations, leaders, teams, and individuals by improving their mindsets and mindfulness. Ryan is currently a leadership and management professor at the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics at California State University-Fullerton (CSUF).
Mindset Assessment: https://www.ryangottfredson.com
2019 UCDA – Conference Agenda.docx copy FINAL
Conference Tracks:
Track A: Serving Underrepresented Groups & Facilitating Cultural Competency
Breaking Barriers: Helping Students with Disabilities, Criminal Records, and Financial Need, Aaron Roberts, Weber State University
The Cooperative Career Exploration Model: A Theory-to-Practice Approach for Exploring Future Paths, Kerry Hammock & T. Alberto Puertas, Brigham Young University
Full Steam Ahead! Empowering Individuals Through the Uncharted Waters of Career Exploration, Amy Soto, T. Alberto Puertas, & Michelle Christensen Brigham Young University
Power Skills to Get You Hired! Gina Gottfredson & Rochelle Blatter, Dixie State University
- Power Skills PowerPoint: Power Skills to Get You Hired (RB GG)
- Power Skills Handout:Power Skills CL Seminar
Track B: Creative Use of Career Technology, Information, and Resources
How does MBTI Influence Your Client’s Experience? Innovative Strategies to Make it More Meaningful, Niki Tippets, Southern Utah University
Possibly the Most Effective Job Search Strategy For Today’s College Student, Monte Marshall, Brigham Young University
Undecided But Not Divided: Breaking Major and Career Barriers Through Campus Partnerships, Stephanie Begaye, Juliana Espinosa, Lindsey Kass, & Megan Randall University of Utah
Utah’s Architecture, Engineering, & Construction Pathway: Utah’s Newest Governor’s Office of Economic Development Career Pathway, Jeremy Farner, Weber State University, Janae Thomas, Talent Ready Utah Grant
Track C: Becoming a Professional
Becoming a More Positive Influence in Your Practice and Career, Ryan Gottfredson, California State University – Fullerton
Conflict Resolution 101 — Can’t We All Just Get Along?, Kevin L. Cummings, Davis Technical College
Dream Job or Nightmare?: Understanding Career Values to Evaluate Job Fit, Melanie Steimle & Linda Flores, Brigham Young University
Unleashing the Potential of Your Team, Jodi Chowen & Noelani Wayas, Brigham Young University
Full conference program: 2019 UCDA – Conference Agenda.docx (1) FINAL