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WHAT ARE THE BENCHMARKS?

A Practical Approach to Building the Capacity in Students to Pursue Career Readiness Initiatives... Making Career Curiosity Normal.


Vision

Our vision is to transform schools into communities where career connected learning is a normal part of everyday learning, empowering students to better understand themselves, expand their options, and pursue future possibilities.


Mission


The entire school community (staff, teachers, families, partners, and students) works together so students are fully prepared for a lifetime of learning, productive work, and responsible citizenship—in ways that are consistent with each individual’s special interests, strengths, and workplace values.

Teachers, families, and community partners work together to continuously engage in career conversations with students, using a common career language.

Students see how their school experience connects who they are with who they want to be through a common career language to develop their career identity through ongoing career conversations.


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5 BENCHMARKS | A METHOD FOR SHIFTING K-12 SYSTEMS TO EMBED ONGOING CAREER CONVERSATIONS

Jan 2025- The Career Connected Schools model is grounded in evidence-based practices, emphasizing sustainability, collective efficacy, and real-world relevance. This approach creates lasting change by aligning career readiness with daily instruction, fostering ongoing conversations, and engaging diverse partners. The five benchmarks form 

Jan 2025- The Career Connected Schools model is grounded in evidence-based practices, emphasizing sustainability, collective efficacy, and real-world relevance. This approach creates lasting change by aligning career readiness with daily instruction, fostering ongoing conversations, and engaging diverse partners. The five benchmarks form the pillars of this initiative, each backed by rigorous research and designed to make a measurable impact...

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BENCHMARK 1 | MAKE CAREER CONNECTIONS PART OF EVERYDAY LEARNING

Oct 2025- We offer a wide range of programs that cater to the diverse needs and interests of our students. From academic courses to vocational training, our programs are designed to equip our students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their chosen field. We also offer personalized coaching and mentoring services to help our students achieve their goals.

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We invite you to check back in as we share stories from schools nationwide, each showing how educators and students are bringing these benchmarks to life in meaningful, inspiring ways.

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