Tag: Career and College Readiness Culture


  • Career Ready: What Data Should You Measure?

    Every student’s college goals are anchored to their future career. The purpose of college is to lead to a career that aligns with a student’s values and priorities. Yet, in secondary education, career readiness is often treated as secondary to college preparation. Student survey data overwhelmingly shows that students want to understand why they should…

  • Why School Districts Need Personalized Support

    In today’s rapidly evolving world, providing students with the tools for career readiness is more crucial than ever. At Next Step Educational Consulting, we believe that every student deserves access to the opportunities that will pave their way to success, and we want to share insights that can help you transform your school into a…

  • How to Create a Career & College Readiness Culture:  Starting with Staff

    Creating a culture of Career and College Readiness (CCR) for your students begins with leadership. Before you can guide your students toward success, you need to support and empower your staff first. If staff members don’t have the tools, training, or support they need, they can’t effectively teach and guide students in reaching their post-graduation…