Populace’s Purpose of Education Index found that most people think preparing for college or university should not be the end-goal of K-12 education. In fact, when survey respondents were asked to rank 57 priorities for K-12 education, college preparation came in at 47. Number one? Developing practical, tangible skills and outcomes.
There’s a growing understanding that “college for all” is the wrong model for K-12 education. With federal student loan debt currently at $1.6 trillion and 55% of recent college graduates feeling that a bachelor’s degree doesn’t give them a competitive advantage in the workforce, it’s not surprising that more paths, such as directly entering the job market or considering military service, are increasingly popular.
Students can make their best-fit postsecondary plan only if they fully understand all the options available to them when K-12 schooling ends. That’s why it’s critical to give them the resources they need to thoroughly research their choices. Robust future planning tools also help improve equity and social mobility for underrepresented populations.
The new features in PowerSchool Naviance CCLR are designed to expand career exploration opportunities for students and help them access more tools that further connect them with postsecondary paths. These improvements are all available to Naviance clients within the Naviance CCLR platform at no additional cost.
National Job Database with PowerSchool Naviance CCLR
The new job search tool, called Search Job Opportunities, gives students access to a national job search database and allows them to search for active employment, apprenticeships, or internships. Students can use specific filters to find options that interest them and save their favorite opportunities. Students can also see detailed job descriptions and easily navigate to a company’s website to access job applications.
Military Career Resources in PowerSchool Naviance CCLR
The addition of military careers allows students to view military branches in PowerSchool Naviance CCLR, access direct links to military branch websites, and favorite the branches that interest them. A section for Related Military Careers has been added to PowerSchool Naviance CCLR career profiles and includes a list of related military career titles, branch information, and key details. Students can filter in Explore Careers to specifically view careers that have related military options. Military career exploration is available to all students who have a PowerSchool Naviance CCLR account.
Driving Student Outcomes with PowerSchool Naviance CCLR
These new features for students provide additional resources that enhance the career exploration experience in PowerSchool Naviance CCLR.
With the new Search Job Opportunities feature, students now have access to a national job database. By making students aware of the many job titles and career paths available to them, we can help broaden their understanding of the many potential futures that await them.
Military pathways exploration provides students with expanded support if they’re considering joining the service. This feature ensures PowerSchool Naviance CCLR has a centralized, robust system of comprehensive materials within the military sector for students to find everything they need.
PowerSchool Naviance CCLR is committed to helping ensure that whatever path a student takes after high school leads to a fulfilling and meaningful career. Whether that’s continuing formal education, learning a trade, participating in an internship, entering the workforce, or joining the military, students can find in PowerSchool Naviance CCLR all the resources they need to forge the path that’s right for them.
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