Much is expected of career counselors in today’s secondary school environment, but not all their resources are geared toward helping students find a path to success. Counselors often play a role in resolving student wellbeing and family issues. With ratios as overwhelming as 479 students to every counselor, it's challenging to find the time to... Continue Reading →
Career counselors at secondary schools have so much vying for their attention these days. A technologically driven economy is creating new fields, seemingly overnight. At the same time, students in greater numbers are deciding on future pathways that do not require a four-year degree, choosing instead to pursue options such as associate’s degrees, technical schools,... Continue Reading →
Ladders are often used as metaphors when speaking about careers: “climbing the corporate ladder,” “the ladder of success,” “taking things one rung at a time,” etc. It is also a way that students can understand the future of work as they become engaged in their career exploration and planning. Asking about career planning in the... Continue Reading →
From math and science to English, history, economics, gym, and other electives, high school provides students with many learning opportunities. But to what end? Is it to prepare students for college, for the world of work, or some other pathway? If it’s for both college and work, a survey by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation... Continue Reading →
In today’s environment, students need to be prepared in four areas to find success after they graduate from high school: Job readiness: Students need the skills to begin their entry-level position, whether they continue their education or join the workforce right after high school. College readiness: If students choose to further their education, they need... Continue Reading →
Career readiness bridges the gap between education and workforce preparation. Deploying career readiness standards can have a profound effect on student engagement, graduation rates, and career success. Why Is Career Readiness So Important? According to the US Department of Education, American students are falling behind on a global scale. Schools are not keeping pace with... Continue Reading →
Career exploration plays a pivotal role for students. Not only does it expose them to career choices that they may have been unaware of, but it also enables them to make a plan that will help them progress toward career goals. Studies show that this creates higher engagement for students and leads to better outcomes,... Continue Reading →
Picking a career is hard. Even adults may struggle to find a career that is a good fit and will change careers multiple times, searching until they find something that fits their skills, lifestyle, and interests. Helping adolescents, who have limited knowledge of the world of work and vague ideas about their futures, find careers... Continue Reading →
One method for improving the graduation rates is by boosting awareness about the career choices that your students can explore once they complete high school. This measure will make it easier to guide learners based on their interests. Are you wondering how to improve graduation rates in your school using career and academic planning? Read... Continue Reading →
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