
College/Career readiness
🎓💼 College & Career Readiness = Being Ready for What’s Next
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It’s not just about grades or choosing a major — being college and career ready means you're building the skills, confidence, and mindset to chase your goals, no matter what path you take.
It’s about:
✅ Knowing how to manage your time and stay organized
✅ Learning how to problem-solve and think critically
✅ Being able to communicate and work with different types of people
✅ Exploring careers you're actually interested in
✅ Getting real-world experience and making smart choices for your future
No matter what you want to do in the future, college is your next step.
Upward Bound staff make it a priority to help you make a plan, attain the skills to succeed, and gain the confidence to make it happen.

The O*NET Interest Profiler can help you find out what your interests are and how they relate to the world of work. You can explore those interests for free below.