Preparing for life after high school requires research, exploration, and planning. Each student must determine what success looks like for them, and select the best postsecondary options to help them achieve their goals.
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What are my strengths and passions? This insight will guide students so they can determine which postsecondary path would be best. FCPS students have the opportunity to take part in this planning by working on an Academic and Career Plan.
Students can begin by asking:
To help answer these questions, FCPS students have access to Naviance Student. This tool helps students discover their interests and learn about career pathways and clusters.
Note: The resources found within Naviance Student are supplemental to the services provided by FCPS staff members.
Students can view specific job tasks and qualifications. Then, students may view examples of high school Course Plans to meet their career goals.
To get started, there are many self-assessments that students can take! This allows students to reflect on results and explore interests. Students will learn more about themselves and their likes and dislikes, as well careers they may enjoy.
What are the Career Opportunities? What careers are needed within our society?
Statistics from the Bureau of Labor provide the outlook on jobs and careers, along with earning potential.
Northern Virginia Labor Market Intelligence provides research on the labor market in the local Northern Virginia area, including forecasts and trends in growing industries, top hiring employers, educational and skill requirements, and average salaries.
Naviance Student provides career pathways and employment outlook for career clusters.
Note: The resources found within Naviance Student are supplemental to the services provided by FCPS staff members.
Within Naviance Student, students can explore careers by searching Career Clusters.
Careers grouped into the same cluster typically require similar education and training. Exploring clusters can be a useful way to find a good career match, especially if you have general areas of interest but are not sure what specific careers match those interests. Career Clusters can also help you better understand how your coursework in school can prepare you for certain types of careers.
Through Naviance Student, students can begin a journey of self-discovery to help figure out who they are and what they love to do. It is possible to search by interest, theme, and by industry leaders.
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Now students are ready to plan for the future and set a path toward a fulfilling life.
Some students know from an early age what postsecondary path they plan to pursue, others are not so sure.
Use these resources to explore a variety of options for life after high school.
There are so many options for life after high school! Start planning now by:
For Seniors, a Senior Survey occurs every year. The data collected is used to build scattergrams in Naviance. The information provided helps our schools and the district create resources, opportunities, and supports for future classes. Schools contact the students with more information and directions to complete the senior survey.
Each school will share their own school specific junior focus activities, materials, and events. All schools will have their own school specific, transcript request form and process, senior planning and recommendation packets, and additional processes dedicated to postsecondary planning. For more information, contact your school counselor or College and Career Specialist.
Here are some items that may be included in your senior packet:
All FCPS seniors are encouraged to share their plans for life after high school.
Use Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Don't forget to tag your high school and #ourFCPS and #celebrateyourplan.
