Helping Every Student Become Self-Sufficient
You have been charged with
developing a career exploration program for 7th and 8th grade students
that will propel them into high school with the attitudes and aspirations necessary for success.
If you are looking for the gold standard of career exploration and comprehensive guidance, you’ll want to consider a model developed by George Washington University’s Freshman Transition Initiative. You’ll want to review their Course Standards for Freshman Transition Classes, developed for 8th and 9th grade programs.
More than just a career exploration program, you’ll discover a model that is proven, easy to implement and will:
- Reduce dropout rates (high school and college)
- Increase academic aspirations
- Increase post secondary matriculation and completion
Your middle school program can be the foundation course that launches your students into their decade of transition.
When each student leaves 8th grade with his/her own 10-year career and education plan, (updated annually throughout high school and community college), your articulation efforts and results will soar.
If this concept intrigues you and you can envision how this might be adapted for your collaboration, you’ll then want to contact us to assist you in developing your program for your 7th and 8th grade career exploration efforts for your California SB70 grant.
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