The document summarizes a virtual career fair and job shadowing project held in 2010 in southeastern Pennsylvania. Over three days, the event included 8 live webinars attended by over 200 people and additional pre-recorded content. Feedback was positive about the convenience of the virtual format and ease of participation. Lessons learned included the importance of presenter preparation and interaction, advance technology testing, and expanded promotion. A related virtual job shadowing portal featuring video profiles of local professionals was also created to further career exploration.

1. SE PA Virtual Career Fair & Job Shadows 2010: Digital Services and Lessons Learned Presented by Michele Martin , Delaware County RCEP, Laura Heikkila & Laura McOdrum , Chester County RCEP and Michael Schweisheimer & Deb Arnold Brown , Primitive World Productions

3. The Virtual Career Fair

11. Google Docs—Planning Tool

12. Ning Network http://sepacareerfair2010.ning.com/

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15. Virtual Career Fair Wiki http://sepacareerfair2010.wikispaces.com/

16. Presentation Pages

17. Promotional Page

18. Traffic April 2010 May 2010

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34. The Virtual Job Shadows