Activities Beyond the Classroom
Career Preparation for Low-Income Teens: Entering the Workforce with Confidence
A districtwide career coordination program connecting high schoolers to career exposure, job shadows, paid internships, and learning series' that strengthen workforce readiness / post-graduation outcomes.
Career Coordinators will guide students through career exposure in 10th grade, job shadowing in 11th grade, and paid internships in 12th grade while building employer partnerships and strengthening students' social and emotional preparedness for real-world workplace obstacles. The initiative strengthens students' readiness indicators on the Ohio Report Card, expands access to paid work experiences, and supports clearer post-graduation pathways into employment. This initiative focuses on low-income, BIPOC, female students.
Primary Barrier
The Broken Rung
Location
Ohio
Solution Region
East North Central
Community Type
Urban
Annual Operating Budget
$1.0 to 5 Million
