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Every spring, school districts across the country compile their numbers. CTE enrollment. Work-based learning participation. Post-secondary acceptance rates. Clearinghouse completion data. These numbers get reported to school boards, cited in…
Most teens feel anxious about career choices because they’re asked to decide before they’ve had a chance to explore. Career exploration fixes that. It’s not about picking the right job…
Middle school is not too early for career exploration, it’s the ideal window. Students in grades 6–8 are forming their identities, choosing elective courses, and developing beliefs about what they’re…
#TLDR Career exploration is the process of discovering which careers align with a student’s interests, strengths, and goals, before they’re forced to commit to a path. When students start early…
How Orchard’s Action Plans are Changing Career Readiness for Students Most students will tell you they have “thought about” their future. They’ve taken a quiz that told them they might…
Applying to college doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This comprehensive guide breaks down the college application process into manageable steps, complete with actionable checklists and financial aid strategies to help…
How to Find, Apply, and Land Your First Career Experience So you want to explore a career field before committing to college or a career path? Smart move. High school…
Do you love solving puzzles? Does working with numbers excite you rather than intimidate you? Do you find yourself asking “why” and “how” about everything around you? If you answered…
The future of work is here, and it’s powered by artificial intelligence (AI). If you’re a middle or high school student wondering how to prepare for tomorrow’s job market, or…
If you’re reading this as a high school student, congratulations, you’re already ahead of the game. While it might feel overwhelming to think about your future career when you’re still…
