College & Career Readiness - Thriving Schools | A partnership for healthy students, staff & teachers

Good schooling and education help lay a foundation that provides students with the key skills and competencies they need to be prepared for higher education or a skilled profession in the workplace. As society becomes more technologically advanced, it is more vital than ever that students receive the training and mentorship they need to adapt to a rapidly changing career landscape and chart a course for lifelong health and success.

It is estimated that by 2020, 65 percent of all jobs and 92 percent of traditional STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) jobs will require postsecondary education and training. English language and literacy, history, civics, art, and music along with STEM subjects remain foundational to success.

Benefits of
College & Career Readiness

Being college- and career-ready can support students for a lifetime of health in these ways:

Being prepared for postsecondary education or training that can result in better job opportunities
Access to a career that provides sustainable wages and pathways to advancement
Greater income opportunities that support the ability to purchase healthy foods, gain access to physical activity opportunities, and pay for health support services
Greater social and emotional well-being that comes from having educational and career opportunities and less stress and vulnerability during hard times

Promote
College & Career Readiness

College & Career Readiness Advocacy

Achieve is a bipartisan, nonprofit, education organization that conducts research, provides technical assistance, convenes partners, and develops solutions to support college and career readiness at local, state, and national levels.

Explore Achieve’s resources