What Does Career Compass Look Like?

•    We provide 1-2 coaches (and often an assistant) on each campus

•    We blend in and are very approachable

•    We work with students first in small groups, then one on one, meeting with every senior in both the fall and spring semesters (at least 2 times, no limit to number of times)

•    We help each senior develop a College Success Plan (matching passions with capabilities) and then we assist the student in executing his/her plan by high school graduation

•    We help the high schools facilitate and foster a college going culture

•    We assist students with online career assessment through LAeportal

•    We provide detailed information on schools and assist students in navigating our one stop access website (www.careercompassla.org)

•    We assist students with paperwork associated with post-secondary education (including, but not limited to, ACT/SAT, college apps, FAFSA)

•    We arrange to pay fees if necessary for applications and secure waivers when possible

•    We assist guidance with dual enrollment

•    We arrange post-secondary presentations, if desired

•    We facilitate practice ACT

•    We maximize results with minimal interruption (encourage students to return on lunch shift/after they are finished with their last class)

•    We enlighten, encourage, and empower students to succeed after graduation!

 

The overall college-going rate for public high school graduates in Louisiana for the Fall 2008 semester was 46%.

Currently only about 13% of Louisiana high school students obtain post-secondary degrees within six years of graduation.

98% of the students Career Compass worked with last year either applied to and/or were accepted to a post-secondary school