SAMPLE HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS CONTINUUM

Learning ABOUT Work

Build awareness of the variety of careers
available and begin to identify areas of
interest. Students are aware of the role of
postsecondary education.

Sample Student Learni ng Outcome
Students understand the types of
postsecondary education and training
required in the career field of interest.

Experiences might i ncl ude:
Review and update 4-year plans
Complete online career related
programs and assessments such as
F4K, CFNC
Career speakers
J ob shadowing
Career & College Fairs
Great Xplorations
Project-based learning - STEM
College visits
First Impressions Workshop
Leadership development through
advisory and CTSOs
College and career readiness
workshops
Student-Led Conferences
Community service
J unior Achievements through CTE
High Climbers Career and Leadership
Summit
Mentorships
High School Rule of Law Conference
Introduce a Girl to Engineering
STEM Day @ General Assembly
WRAL job shadowing

















Learning ABOUT Work
Experiences provide students with a
deeper understanding of the work-place.
Students explore career options to provide
motivation and inform decision-making in
high school and postsecondary education.
Students have the opportunity to explore
and refine areas of interest and prepare for
higher intensity work-based learning
experiences through interactions with
business partners. This includes learning
about the basic skills necessary for work-
based learning experiences such as
internships.
Sample Student Learni ng Outcome
Students are able to give examples of how
her skills and interests relate to the career
fields/occupations.
Experiences may i ncl ude:
Update career assessments
College visits
Career & College Fairs
Career speakers
College and Career readiness
workshops
Student-Led Conferences
Informational Interviews
J unior Achievements through CTE
Project based learning - STEM
Mentorships
Resume writing skills & Practice
interviews
Xtreme Beginnings
High Climbers Career and Leadership
Summit
High School Rule of Law
STEM Day @ General Assembly
Leadership development through
advisory and CTSOs
Networking Skills
Personal Branding & Social Media
Community Service












Learning THROUGH Work
Experiences are designed to help students
develop the basic foundation skills needed
for college and career readiness. Students
apply learning through practical experience
and interactions with professionals from
industry and the community (higher-order
thinking, technical skills, academic skills
and applied workplace skills). This includes
learning about the basic skills necessary
for work-based learning experiences such
as internships.

Sample Student Learni ng Outcome
Students are able to work with diverse
teams and collaborate effectively with
colleagues.

Experiences might i ncl ude:
Experiential Learning Opportunities
Career & College Fairs
Career speakers
Financial Literacy Workshops
o Reality of Money
o Get Smart About Credit
Informational Interviews
Business mentors
Networking Skills
Social media & personal branding
Work ethics
Resume updates
Leadership Development
Community service
Prep for internship
Skills To Pay the Bills
College visits
College research
Right FitChoosing the right college
College majors scorecard
College Survival and Success Survey














Learning FOR Work
Training for postsecondary education
and/or employment in a specific range of
occupations.

Sample Student Learni ng Outcome
Students are able to demonstrate
knowledge of occupations in a career and
skills specific to employment in a range
field.

Experiences might i ncl ude:
Internship
Comprehensive project/presentation
Business mentors
Certifications/credentials
Leadership Development
Community service
College application process
























Adapted from NAFs Guide to Work-Based
Learning and Connect Ed
Career Awareness 9
th
Grade

Career Exploration 10
th
Grade

Career Preparation 11
th
Grade

Career Training 12
th
& 13th Grades