The Career Connected Learning (CCL) Oregon platform is not just a resource hub; it's a community.
Creating a profile on this platform is your first step toward engaging with this vibrant community. For educators or career navigators, your profile is a window into your world for others in the Oregon career education network. Here’s a guide to setting up your profile.
Step 1: Navigate the CCL Community Home Page.
If you're a new user, you'll need to register. To do so, click the 'Sign up' button in the upper-right-hand corner of the Community Home Page. Or use this link.
You will then be prompted to enter account information:
Step 2: Personalize Your Profile.
Once registered, you'll be prompted to personalize your profile. This is where you can really start to express who you are and what you bring to the CCL community.
Name: Verify that your first and last name are correct. These will be displayed on your public profile.
Profile Picture: To change your profile picture, hover over the CCL placeholder image and click 'Upload Photo'. Select your profile photo and click 'Save Photo'.
Step 3: Add Preliminary Details.
Next, provide basic details that define your professional identity within the CCL community. This section is crucial as it gives depth to your profile and helps others understand your journey and passion.
Headline: Your headline will display publicly right below your name. This helps others understand your role and expertise.
Timezone: Set your timezone.
Title: What is your job title?
Role: Select one of the following: Educator, Industry Partner, Community-based Organization, Administrator, or Other Collaborator.
Organization: Name the organization, school, or agency you represent.
Location: Specify where in Oregon you're located. This can help in connecting with nearby members or understanding regional perspectives.
Step 4: Add Additional Profile Details.
We've included some conversation-starting prompts that we hope will encouraging conversations and sharing of ideas.
About Me: This is your chance to tell the CCL Community about who you are, what you do professionally, and any other details that might be relevant to your work--and your life outside of work.
What is your Reason Why?: Here, you can describe what got you involved in education or your field and what keeps you motivated. This personal insight can be inspiring to others.
What is your 2nd favorite Oregon travel spot and why?: Sharing your second-favorite travel spot in Oregon adds a unique personal touch and serves as a conversation starter. It's a way to share a bit of local culture and personal preference without giving away those top-secret favorite places.Don't forget to hit the 'save icon' to save changes and finalize your profile!
Step 5: Set Permissions
Lastly, you'll be prompted to set your profile permissions. You can choose whether or not to display your email publicly; whether other CCL Community members can message you directly; and whether or not your profile displays in the member directory.
Hit 'Continue' and you'll have access to all the features within the CCL Community!
Final Thoughts
Creating a profile on Career Connected Learning Oregon is more than just filling out a form; it's about sharing your story and becoming part of a larger narrative. Your profile is a blend of professional and personal, a snapshot of who you are in the context of Oregon's educational and career landscape. So take a moment to reflect and share – your profile is your introduction to a community of learners, educators, and professionals all working towards enriching career-connected learning in Oregon.