Preparing for College & Careers One-Semester Course
Prepare Students for Life After High School
College & Career Readiness Training That Builds Lifelong Success
Preparing for life after high school can be overwhelming, but with the right guidance and practical skills, students can confidently navigate their future. Our one-semester Preparing for College & Careers course equips students with the tools they need to thrive in college, career, and beyond.
Preparing Students for Real-World Success
Students will develop a personal vision, map out career pathways, and set clear goals for their future. They’ll build essential professional skills like resume writing, interviewing, networking, and personal branding. Along the way, they’ll master workplace expectations, learn how to collaborate effectively with peers and leaders, and understand what it takes to become a top performer in any environment.
The course culminates with students presenting their own career portfolio, showcasing their readiness to take on new challenges with confidence and purpose. With hands-on projects and real-world applications, students leave prepared to make their mark in college and the workforce.
| Week 1: Introduction to Course & Self-Discovery | Week 2: Personal Vision | Week 3: Career Pathways & Job Market Trends |
|---|---|---|
| Week 4: Postsecondary Planning & Career Mapping | Week 5: High School Plan | Week 6: Productivity & Goal-Setting |
| Week 7: Resume Writing | Week 8: Interviewing | Week 9: Networking Week |
| Week 10: Workplace Expectations (Legal & Ethical) | Week 11: Personal Brand & Professionalism | Week 12: Work Well With Leaders, Peers, & Customers |
| Week 13: Get Stuff Done & Become a Top Performer | Week 14: Leadership & Initiative | Week 15: Capstone Project Finalization |
| Week 16: Presentation Prep | Week 17: Final Presentations & Career Portfolio | Week 18: Course Assessment and Celebration |
| Week 1: Introduction to Course & Self-Discovery |
|---|
| Week 2: Personal Vision |
| Week 3: Career Pathways & Job Market Trends |
| Week 4: Postsecondary Planning & Career Mapping |
| Week 5: High School Plan |
| Week 6: Productivity & Goal-Setting |
| Week 7: Resume Writing |
| Week 8: Interviewing |
| Week 9: Networking Week |
| Week 10: Workplace Expectations (Legal & Ethical) |
| Week 11: Personal Brand & Professionalism |
| Week 12: Work Well With Leaders, Peers, & Customers |
| Week 13: Get Stuff Done & Become a Top Performer |
| Week 14: Leadership & Initiative |
| Week 15: Capstone Project Finalization |
| Week 16: Presentation Prep |
| Week 17: Final Presentations & Career Portfolio |
| Week 18: Course Assessment and Celebration |
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