Military Career Pathways 101 (MCP101) is a partnership with the Office of Career and Technology Education, SC Counseling Association, and key military representatives across the state. It is a three-day institute with over 100 educators, school counselors, and career specialists immersed in learning how military careers are a viable path that fits in all of the 16 national career clusters. The adventure is packed with military discussion panels, collaboration, military base tours, recruiter networking, and breakout sessions. The components of MCP 101 course design include exploring career and technology career crosswalks, STEM pathways, academic integration, and the globalization of military careers. Educators have the opportunity to develop military - focused lesson plans, share best practices, explore career assessment tools such as ASVAB and March2Success, and utilize valuable military resources to assist in student career decision-making, while providing a seamless transition to each SC student with an interest in joining a military branch. MCP 101 has been recognized on a national level and is the model for other states as each implement similar programs providing exposure to military career paths available to students. It facilitates a collaborative recruitment practice while dismantling myths regarding military careers. MCP 101 is a wonderful example of how a structured learning community can enhance educators' skills in academic advisement, guidance and counseling, and facilitation of collaboration between South Carolina schools and various branches of the military.
The following are handouts, PowerPoints, and resources used at MCP101 by presenters and can be used by attendees as they construct their projects required for course credit or by educators wishing to access quality information on military career pathways. Click on the link below to view a video about this exciting program!
Military Career Pathways 101 Video
Dr. Laura Jones MCP 101 Project Video (23 MB)
2016 Military Career Pathways Informational Brochure
If you have questions, please contact Kama Staton (kstaton@ed.sc.gov).
O*NET OnLine's Crosswalk Search
O*NET OnLine's Crosswalk Search enables users of a variety of occupational coding systems to find matching O*NET-SOC occupations. The Military Occupational Classification (MOC) crosswalk has been updated by the Department of Defense (July 2010). Over 10,000 MOC occupations are linked to related O*NET-SOC occupations. The MOC crosswalk helps transitioning military personnel locate appropriate civilian jobs.
MCP 101 Course Requirements/Syllabus
2016 Course Syllabus(24 KB)
2016 Project Outline Proposal (181KB)
2016 MCP 101 Project Examples
Additional Resources & Information
Scenes from 2016 MCP 101 (6.8 Mb PDF 7.11.16)
External Resources
