College and Career Readiness Teacher Resources
Prepare your class for life after after school. Whether this means going off to university or starting out at a new job or vocation, you'll find what you need to support your instruction and build your pupils' skill sets.
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Sophia Learning
Sophia: Setting Smart Goals
This tutorial helps you learn how to take control of your college journey, how to set SMART goals and making plans to complete them in a timely and efficient manner.
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Carl Sandburg High School: Financial Aid Resources
Are you looking for information about financial aid? This college/career guidance page has an extensive listing of online financial aid resources.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Making College and Career Readiness the Mission for High Schools
To close the gap between what is expected of a high school graduate and what the world beyond high school demands, state leaders will need to develop coherent policies that equate earning a high school diploma with being prepared for the...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: An Introduction to College Access Programs
Most college access programs provide activities such as financial counseling, last dollar scholarships, college visits, career guidance, tutoring, academic counseling, and test preparation courses. These comprehensive college access...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Boston Public Schools Capstone Project
The (Boston Public Schools) Capstone Project is an opportunity for students to engage in rigorous project-based learning. It is an opportunity for our students to develop skills to be life, career, and college-ready in a culturally...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: American Graduate Collection
This collection features highlights from public media's interactive classroom resources and content to support teachers, parents, caregivers, and mentors who are helping at-risk students overcome key learning obstacles on the path from...
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Career One Stop: Work Option Videos
A collection of short, informational videos for students looking into non-traditional or alternative careers.
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Junior Achievement Resource Room
The preeminent national organization that offers students educational experiences in business and economics, Junior Achievement, has a great list of web resources for students and educators. Explore career preparation, college...
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University of Southern California: Pathfinder
Teachers who commit to play the game with students and participate in a survey can request a complimentary copy of the Pathfinder role-playing card game in which players assume roles as college applicants and work through choices about...
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National Association of Colleges and Employers
NACE provides services such as annual employer/college surveys, salary survery of newly hired college graduates, journal, and newsletter. They publish the Job Choices and Planning Job Choices every September for college students.
Curated OER
Glencoe: Exploring Majors and Careers
Are you interested in finding things you can do to help you prepare for a successful career? Use the Glencoe resources to find steps you can take to get your career plan started.
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Fast Web: Matching Students to Scholarships
Search a database of over 500,000 private-sector scholarships, grants, and loans. There is no fee, but you will need to create a profile. There is a student resource center to assist in college planning.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Overview: Making High School Count
An assistant dean from Stanford explains why your high school career is so important to college admission. [2:42]
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American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology: Home
Web page dedicated to research and education related to respiratory care and conditions. This resource contains a great deal of information on many respiratory conditions and treatments.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Note Taking Strategies
Note taking involves recording ideas and facts that you learn in class to help you remember and use them later. It is important because you become active in the learning process. Good notes create a complete history of the course content...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: High Wages Without a Bachelor's Degree [Pdf]
This government resource highlights statistics and career possibilities for those without a four-year college degree.
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The Asvab Program: Exploring Careers
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program provides tools developed by the Department of Defense (DoD) to help high school and postsecondary students across the nation learn more about career exploration and planning. Explore personal skills,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How Do You Become a Commercial Airline Pilot?
Learn about the training, certifications, and costs associated with becoming a commercial airline pilot.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Does a Police Officer Do?
Learn about the different roles that exist for police officers and their daily responsibilities.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Does a Commercial Airline Pilot Do?
Learn about the responsibilities, compensation, and work schedule of a commercial airline pilot.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How Do You Become a District Representative for a State Senator?
In this resource from Khan Academy, students will learn about steps to take if they would like to enter the world of politics as a district representative for a state senator.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Content Area Literacy: History
The ability to read historical documents including contemporary explications about societal, economic and political issues provides a direct link to literacy as preparation for citizenship. As in the other disciplines, schools are unique...