Why it matters
Young people benefit from early exposure to career options and practical preparation that connects education with a realistic next step.
Education & Opportunity Program
Career Readiness
Turning Education Into Opportunity
Purpose
To help young people understand career options and develop practical skills that support successful transitions from education into employment, vocational training, certification, or other career pathways.
Who we serve
High-school students and young adults preparing for college, vocational education, technical training, certification, employment, or other postsecondary opportunities.
What we provide
As funding and capacity grow, program activities may include:
- Career exploration and pathway planning
- Resume development and interview preparation
- Job-search readiness
- Workplace communication and professional skills
- Certification pathway information
- College-to-career preparation and workshops
Why funding is needed
Grant and sponsorship funding can support career-readiness instructors, workshops, curriculum, career assessments, digital resources, technology, professional-development activities, program coordination, and employer or community engagement.
What your funding supports
- Career workshops
- Workforce-readiness instruction
- Career assessments and curriculum
- Technology
- Professional-development activities
- Program coordination
Intended results
Help participants better understand available career pathways and develop practical plans and skills for transitioning into education, training, or employment.
Fund this work
Help turn potential into opportunity.
Your support can help advance career readiness for eligible young people.