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Career Readiness with ACES

While the central mission of the ACES program is focused on baccalaureate degree completion, it is also necessary for students to be career-ready upon graduation. The ACES Career Readiness Program was developed to ensure that ACES students are well-equipped to enter the workforce.

According to a 2013 Gallup report, less than 28% of high school students and 50% of college students were developing real-world problem-solving skills. Data gathered by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) in 2012 showed significant absence of career exploration and preparation in public high schools. Employers surveyed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) also recommended that students gain hands-on, real-world experiences during their education and master career-readiness skills in order to have a competitive advantage in the workforce.

Based on successful piloted career readiness programming of 100 ACES students funded by the HESS Construction Company, the ACES Career Readiness Program aims to significantly improve career readiness through experiential activities in partnership with regional employers and workforce-readiness skill building.

Career Immersion

We are currently looking to partner with regional employers to participate in high school student career immersions. Career immersions are one day activities on-site at a respective employer location, providing students with an exploratory experience into the “day in the life” of a given organization. Career Immersions provide students with an opportunity for professional development and provide an in-depth understanding of the over-arching processes of a respective organization. A Career Immersion offers a level of exposure to companies that can attract students and motivate them to consider a career in the field. If your organization is interested in participating in this or another career experiential activity please complete this form.

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