Career Readiness Assessment - Participate Learning

Career Readiness Quiz for Schools: See Where You Stand

A strong academic foundation is vital, but students also need chances to apply learning, build essential skills, and explore career paths.

This self-assessment helps you reflect on how your school prepares students for the future—highlighting strengths and identifying ways to deepen career-connected learning.

There are no right or wrong answers—just an opportunity to understand your current practices and consider next steps that align with your school’s goals.

8 questions

3-4 minutes

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Career Readiness Journey Assessment

1Vision for the Future

2Collaborative Problem-Solving

3Real-World Application

4Student Leadership

5Career-Ready Skills

6Career Exposure

7Community Partnerships

8Teacher Training

9Thank you for completing the assessment!

Does your school have a strategic vision for career readiness?(Required)

Select one.

We do not currently have a school-wide strategy for career readiness.

Some efforts exist, but career readiness is not yet a structured, school-wide initiative.

Our school has a clear and intentional vision for career readiness, with strong alignment to future skills and workforce needs.

How often do students engage in problem-solving activities that require critical thinking and teamwork?(Required)

Select one.

Rarely—most learning is independent and teacher-directed.

Sometimes students engage in group projects, but they have limited opportunities for deep problem-solving.

Often—students frequently engage in collaborative problem-solving activities that challenge their critical thinking skills and require teamwork.

How is academic learning applied to the real world?(Required)

Select one.

Learning stays within traditional subject areas, with little connection to real-world applications.

Some lessons help students connect academic content to real-world issues.

Students actively use their knowledge to design solutions to real-world challenges, making learning more relevant and meaningful.

How often do students have opportunities to develop leadership skills?(Required)

Select one.

Rarely—Leadership is not explicitly fostered in classroom learning.

Sometimes—Students have occasional opportunities to lead discussions or small projects.

Often—Leadership is intentionally embedded—students take initiative in group work, classroom decision-making, and community-based projects.

How does your school cultivate lifelong skills such as curiosity, critical thinking, flexibility, and communication?(Required)

Select one.

These skills are not an intentional focus—learning primarily focuses on academic content.

These skills are encouraged in some classrooms and activities, but they are not consistently embedded in academic content or school culture.

These skills are deeply embedded in both academic content and school culture.

How does your school provide students with exposure to different career pathways?(Required)

Select one.

Students have limited or no access to career exploration programs.

Some career exploration opportunities exist, but they are not consistently available to all students.

Students explore career options through mentorship, guest speakers, job shadowing, and career fairs.

How does your school collaborate with businesses, universities, and organizations to provide career-connected learning?(Required)

Select one.

Our school does not have formal career readiness partnerships.

We have some partnerships, but they are not deeply integrated into career readiness efforts.

We actively collaborate with local and global businesses, universities, and organizations to provide hands-on, career-connected learning experiences.

How does your school train educators to integrate career readiness into instruction?(Required)

Select all that apply.

Our school does not provide professional development focused on career readiness.

Some teachers have participated in career readiness training, but it is not a systemic effort.

Our educators receive ongoing training on integrating career readiness into their instruction.

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Career Readiness Quiz for Schools: See Where You Stand

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