College and Career Readiness Defined

College and Career Readiness means that as students exit high school they are prepared for success in a wide range of high-quality post-secondary opportunities. Specifically, college and career readiness refers to the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to be successful in post-secondary education and/or training that lead to gainful employment. Today’s workplace requires that all workers be lifelong learners in order to advance in their careers. Therefore, it is necessary that there be a common set of knowledge and skills that all individuals acquire to successfully transition into post-secondary education or the workplace. Students’ goals, desires, and interests influence the precise knowledge and skills necessary to be ready for success in their chosen post-secondary endeavors and the level of education needed to accomplish an individual career aspirations. All students should exit high school with a full understanding of the career opportunities available to them, the education necessary to be successful in their chosen pathway, and a plan to attain their goals