American Experience Foundation’s Post

Career exploration is a major tenet of the Gap Year experience at The School of The New York Times. Students are exposed to a wide breadth of careers and career pathways from a diverse array of professionals. Learn more about the Gap Year curriculum here: https://lnkd.in/ekTptxkU #SoNYT #GapYear

Are you ready to #BuildYourCareer? Meet #CanteraConcrete team members at the Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology - Okmulgee Spring 2024 #CareerFair tomorrow from 9 AM to 1 PM, and learn more about how to #CutTheRibbon on your #ConstructionCareer! 🦺

Success Must Be Redefined! Too many will continue getting swallowed into the “informational black hole” that perpetuates the status quo in connecting post-secondary education that matters to realizing prosperity in America. Important insight offered below by Yssa that youth and their parents must hear …

“Being in the Black community, college has always been a goal your family wants you to accomplish, because at one point, we weren’t able to get those degrees. As a Black person maneuvering through life, a college degree is the ultimate accomplishment. But it shouldn’t be anymore.” Yssa, 23 year old software engineering apprentice at an advertising company. Navigating the path to success should be inclusive of ALL education-to-career pathways! 🛤️🎓 We must bridge the "informational black hole" by highlighting diverse pathways beyond traditional higher education, ensuring all students can plan and thrive in their careers. Check out our latest report with American Student Assistance which highlights how we can work together to make learners and employers aware of a diverse range of postsecondary options >> https://lnkd.in/epC_7hfg #SuccessRedefined #NonDegreePathways #TransformWorkandLearning

What is the Future Center Program? The Future Centers are a career and college guidance program working with high school students and non-traditional students to transition them into the next phase of life. In partnership local school systems, Future Center locations are on high school campuses where students have access to additional resources to have intentional conversations and develop an actionable plan for life after high school. Services are also available for homeschool students and non-traditional students looking to explore opportunities in higher education and/or post-secondary career paths. We are working with students to navigate the college, tech, or trade school process to include: Applying for financial aid through FAFSA, college selection assistance - (cost comparisons of the student’s school selection) College applications/essays, EF scholarship application process – (application close TOMORROW), nation-wide scholarship searches and coordinating college prep workshops. In addition, for students entering the workforce or military directly after graduation, we are helping them prepare by, creating a resume, job searching, making introductions to company leaders in collaboration with Bartow County Chamber, setting career goals, identifying transferable skills exploring training opportunities for learned skills, seeking possible co-ops and/or internship programs with local businesses and communicating with military recruiters. Dive more into the details of our Future Centers here: https://lnkd.in/dTCJU4Ub

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