To Celebrate Career and Technical Education Month, Stride Encourages Students Nationwide to Prepare for Their Next Steps After Graduation with New Career Services Center
February 01 2024 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
To celebrate the start of Career and Technical Education Month,
Stride is encouraging high school students nationwide to take their
next steps towards career exploration with the launch of K12’s new
Career Services Center.
The Center is packed with tools for high school students as they
explore careers and prepare for entry-level jobs and internships.
Students can take a career quiz, download resume templates, get
tips on interviewing, learn how to get an internship, search and
apply for jobs, and more – all through content and on-demand videos
developed and curated by K12’s Student Career Coaching Team.
“Navigating life after high school looks a lot different for Gen
Z and Gen Alpha,” says Laura Massey, Manager of K12’s nationwide
Student Career Coaching Team. “Career exploration and development
is a crucial part of the planning process so having access to these
resources is a game changer.”
Open to all high school students, K12’s Career Services Center
is where high school students and families can watch videos,
register for free career events, and learn how to prepare for their
next step no matter where they are in their process.
In addition to the Career Services Center, K12’s career and
college prep program gives students opportunities to explore career
fields, earn certifications, and take career pathway classes, in
addition to these benefits:
- Dual Credit/Enrollment Opportunities: Student can earn college
credits while still in high school, ultimately saving them time and
money while getting them ahead in life after high school.
- Life Skills: Through hands-on curriculum, innovative
technology, and real-world career training K12 students are
learning the top skills employers are demanding for the future,
including critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and
communication.
- Monthly Career and College Readiness Webinars: These free
events for high school students nationwide can enhance your
student’s employability skills with topics like resume building,
interview techniques, and professional networking. Students can
learn about career paths, industry trends, career exploration, and
strategies from student career coaches, employers, and other
partners.
- Student Advisory Council: Students can make their mark by
joining an elite group of K12-powered students who are paid
interns, gaining real-world experience in marketing, business,
social media, research, and more through work-based learning and
other opportunities.
For more information about the program, please visit the Career
Services Center page. For information on Stride, Inc. the leading
provider of online and blended education programs, please visit
k12.com.
About Stride Inc.
At Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN), we are reimagining learning—where
learning is lifelong, deeply personal, and prepares learners for
tomorrow. The company has transformed millions of people’s teaching
and learning experiences by providing innovative, high-quality,
tech-enabled education solutions, curriculum, and programs directly
to students, schools, the military, and enterprises in primary,
secondary, and postsecondary settings. Stride is a premier provider
of K-12 education for students, schools, and districts, including
career learning services through middle and high school curriculum.
For adult learners, Stride delivers professional skills training in
healthcare and technology, as well as staffing and talent
development for Fortune 500 companies. Stride has delivered
millions of courses over the past decade and serves learners in all
50 states and more than 100 countries. More information can be
found at stridelearning.com, K12.com, galvanize.com,
techelevator.com, and medcerts.com.
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Ken Schwartz Stride Corporate Communications
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