with a college degree you are more likely to

Ultimately, college and career readiness demands students know more than just content, but demonstrate that they know how to learn and build upon that content to solve problems. They must develop versatile communication skills, work collaboratively and work competitively in a school or work environment. Ensuring that you possess both the academic and technical know-how necessary for a career beyond the classroom is a great step toward succeeding on whatever path you choose.

n general, you are a college- and career-ready student if you have gained the necessary knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors to achieve at least one of the following:

Describe how your longer-term goals might evolve, relative to your deepening experiences

Define college ready and career ready

Correlate your short-term goals with longer-range ambitions

Identify your motivations for attending college

Learning how to write purposeful résumés and cover letters, finding the right approach to the interview process, and recognizing your strengths and weaknesses are just a few of the benefits you can gain from these type of courses.

your academic advisor, a professional currently working in your prospective field, someone you admire in your community, or anyone in your network of friends or family that you feel comfortable discussing your future goals with.

Do an Internship

Complete a Job Shadow and/or Informational Interview

Enroll in a Career Exploration/Planning course, or something similar

Find a mentor

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