College & Career Readiness Coaches

College and Career Readiness is the attainment of the necessary knowledge, skills, and disposition for a student to successfully transition to the next level of their career.  To achieve College Readiness, a student must achieve one of the following: Meet benchmarks in an advanced placement or International Baccalaureate course, complete a dual credit course with a grade C or higher, or meet college readiness benchmarks on the SAT/ACT.  To achieve Career Readiness, a student must meet one of the following: Pass an industry certification or CTE End of Program Assessment, complete a CTE dual credit course with a grade C or higher, or complete 300 hours in work-based learning. Our CCR coaches strive to provide all students with the essential skills and resources to successfully transition from high school to post-secondary environments. Among our services and coverage areas:

• College/career exploration, advisement, fairs, and info nights
• Freshman academies and orientation events
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) awareness and pathways
• Financial literacy
• Guest speakers bureau and Local Legends speaker series
• ACT prep class
• Assistance with FAFSA, admissions paperwork, and job applications
• College campus visits
• Business and industry visits
• Job shadowing and internships
• Transition packets

Readiness Resources

Contacts

• Bryan Station: Brandy Ashford
• Frederick Douglass: Monica Jones
• Henry Clay: Ciera Bowman
• Lafayette: Gaby Baca
• Paul Laurence Dunbar: Pam Bates
• Tates Creek: Mykila Christopher