Career Education Programs - School to Career

School-to-Career is an approach to education that links students, parents, schools, businesses, and labor to create a brighter future for all California youth. School-to-Career is a new model to make learning more relevant, and to prepare students for college and careers. Research shows that students taught within a School-to-Career framework do better academically, are committed to lifelong learning, and gain a better understanding of the skills needed to be successful.

"A Paradigm Shift in Career Development and Planning" - Download PowerPoint overview.

The School-to-Career Approach

Introduces students to career choices.
Prepares students for college, careers, and citizenship.
Creates community-based partnerships.
Educates California's workforce for the 21st century.
Motivates students by making learning more relevant.
Creates a brighter future for California.

How it Works

School-Based Learning opens up the world of career choices. Students are motivated by classroom teaching that connects rigorous academics to their interests and aspirations.

Work-Based Learning introduces students to the world of work through job shadowing, internships, paid or non-paid work experience, field trips, apprenticeship, and mentoring activities.

Connecting Activities integrate classroom and workplace learning by building bridges between school and careers.

Get Involved

Everyone wins in the School-to-Career approach. Students gain valuable skills and confidence. Parents participate with their children in school activities, college preparation, and career planning. Teacher and schools have access to resources and strategies that give additional context and meaning to their curriculum. Employers invest in their community and help to develop a highly skilled, motivated workforce.

Please contact our office for more information on how to get involved with powerful community-school partnerships.

Links

California's STC Site

California Career Resource Network

Federal Resources for Educational Excellence

Groundhog Job Shadow Day

National Career Development Guidelines

National Employers Leadership Council

Santa Barbara County Virtual Career Center

Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS): Final Report

Also, you can download information from the SCANS Final Report.

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