U.S. Department of Labor's Career Video Challenge
The U.S. Department of Labor announced the first phase of the Career Videos for America's Job Seekers Challenge on May 10, which invites members of the public to produce and submit one to three minute videos focusing on the daily activities of one of 15 high-wage and in-demand occupations.
The video challenge is intended to result in greater visibility for selected occupations and increased numbers of workers seeking training and placement in these areas. The creators of the top video in each category will win a $1,000 cash prize.
Check out the video...and get busy making your video and, perhaps some cash.
The Deadline to Submit Your Video Is August 20!
You're ready to submit your video but you need to know how? Well, here is everything you need to know to enter.
The occupational videos should pertain to one of fifteen occupations; the five featured green occupations include:
- Biofuels Processing Technicians
- Energy Auditors
- Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians
- Weatherization Installers and Technicians
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians
1.) Select an occupation from the fifteen occupations.
2.) Go to http://online.onetcenter.org/ and research the knowledge, skills, and abilities related to your selected occupation.
3.) Produce a one to three minute video which shows the daily activities, necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), and career pathways for your video.
4.) Fill out the Contest Release Form.
5.) Email the completed Contest Release Form to: dol.challenge@dol.gov or fax to: (202) 693-3015.
6.) Upload your video to YouTube.com or Vimeo.com.
7.) Register.
8.) After registering, copy the YouTube or Vimeo video link and post it to the www.dolvideochallenge.ideascale.com site.
You can find out additional information, including entry requirements and the application process here.
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