School Counselors
Career exploration introduced early in a student’s academic career can improve career aspirations and long-term planning—a core belief behind P2C’s innovative curriculum.
The findings indicate that when career examples are embedded within core content, career exploration becomes a pervasive part of the student experience. Increased self-awareness and career awareness foster purpose and meaning, which in turn strengthen students’ self-direction and hope for the future.
The report also suggests that early career and skill development supports more cohesive curricula aligned with students’ postsecondary and career plans.
The findings indicate that when career examples are embedded within core content, career exploration becomes a pervasive part of the student experience. Increased self-awareness and career awareness foster purpose and meaning, which in turn strengthen students’ self-direction and hope for the future.
The report also suggests that early career and skill development supports more cohesive curricula aligned with students’ postsecondary and career plans.
Reviews evidence that middle school career exploration improves student awareness of interests, aligns aspirations with education, and supports early career planning
Reviews middle school career interventions, finding structured programs improve career awareness, decision-making, and self-efficacy, with school counselors playing a key role
Explores how the Youth CareerConnect program improves attendance, credit gains, and readiness through career pathways and partnerships
Examines the utility of Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) and Career Maturity Inventory (CMI) in designing early career interventions
Analyzes 21 studies on career readiness interventions for middle school students, focusing on theoretical frameworks, intervention structures, evaluation systems, and outcomes
Evidence indicates that school-community collaborations and experiential career learning markedly improve students’ readiness for their next steps after graduation.
Shows that targeted outreach programs can enhance parents’ understanding of college preparedness, benefiting students’ academic and career outcomes
Findings from the American Educator Panels highlight inequities in access to college and career readiness supports across U.S. high schools.
Reviews research showing how SEL skills like empathy, teamwork, and problem-solving strengthen career readiness and long-term success