Macks Creek School is excited to support our seniors in their career and college planning through our partnership with the rootEd program! There are nearly 180 rootEd Missouri schools who belong to this network (click here to learn more). The focus is helping students build meaningful postsecondary plans, connect with high-impact career exposure opportunities, and take the next steps toward successful futures—strengthening both their communities and Missouri’s workforce. In a recent rootEd newsletter the following was highlighted:
rootEd Missouri Impact
+20% more students are pursuing college and career training after high school
47% fewer students are entering low-skill, low-wage jobs after graduation
+23% increase in FAFSA completion in rootEd schools
700+ businesses engaged with students through career exposure and job opportunities
Macks Creek High School Updates
Macks Creek college and career planning with seniors is off to a great start this school year. rootEd advisor, Mrs. Bothwell, has already met individually with all seniors to identify their interests and goals and begin developing postsecondary plans for life after graduation. Below are our seniors' current postsecondary plans for which they are working to prepare:
Senior Pathway Segmentation
4 - College Bound (2-year) | 8 - College Bound (4-year)
5 - Career Training | 8 - Direct to Workforce
Students are also gaining valuable opportunities to explore options through a variety of college and career exposure events. The district recently welcomed a representative from State Fair Community College to speak with students about healthcare careers and programs, with upcoming campus visits planned to SFCC and Westminster College. Students will also have the opportunity to connect virtually with Truman State University to learn more about the college and explore its academic programs.
Macks Creek High School Impact
100% of seniors have met 1:1 with their rootEd advisor this fall
100% of seniors have identified and created a postsecondary plan
100% of seniors have discussed a financial plan specific to their intended pathway
All seniors will be encouraged to complete at least two career exposures this year
Seniors will be supported in completing college, scholarship, and FAFSA applications
rootEd News
For general information about the rootEd program visit: https://rootedalliance.org/spotlight-on-missouri
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