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Naviance: Career Exploration and Post-Secondary Opportunities

Naviance is a college and career readiness platform, which will aid students in making the
connection between academic achievement and post-secondary goal setting. This
comprehensive college and career readiness, web-based program empowers and assists
students in making informed decisions by allowing them to connect learning to life in preparation
for life after high school. Also, students will be able to explore and identify individual strengths
and learning styles, explore college and career options and create a plan for their future.

For additional information pertaining to Naviance, please contact the High School Guidance &
Counseling Department to speak with your child’s counselor.

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“21 Century Life and Careers”

In today’s global economy, students need to be lifelong learners who have the knowledge and skills to
adapt to an evolving workplace and world (NJDOE).

Standard 9, 21st Century Life and Careers, of the NJ Student Learning Standards (NJSLS)
clearly defines guidelines for what students need to know and be able to do, in order to be
“successful in their future careers, and to achieve financial independence”.

Standard 9 of the NJSLS addresses the following:
 Career Ready Practices
 Personal and Financial Literacy
 Career Awareness, Exploration, and Preparation
 Career and Technical Education

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The goal is to integrate 21 Century Life and career skills across the K-12 curriculum and in Career and
Technical Education (CTE) programs to foster a population that:

 Continually reflects and looks to improve the necessary life and career practices that
lead to success;
 Uses efficient communication and collaborative skills and resources in order to
effectively interact with a global society;
 Reaches a point of financial literacy and responsibility at home and in the broader
community;
 Is knowledgeable with respect to careers, can plan and follow-through, as well as
adjust career goals in response to a changing society and economy; and
 Pursues skills and content mastery to achieve success in a chosen career path.

For additional information pertaining to the NJSLS across the content areas, visit
http://www.state.nj.us/education/cccs/.
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