The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE), projects the number of high school graduates in the US from school years 2000-01 through 2031-32. The data are disaggregated by state and region, public and private schools, and race/ethnicity.
Knocking at the College Door: Projections of High School Graduates
O*NET OnLine
The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) OnLine has detailed career descriptions for use by students, counselors, job seekers, and others. Counselor resources include the Career Exploration Tools, O*NET OnLine, and OnLine's Skills Search. Students can learn more about a specific occupation from My Next Move or discover occupations suited for them through the Interest Profiler and Work Importance Profiler assessments.
Pathways To Success: Integrating Learning with Life and Work to Increase National College Completion
In 2011, the Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance held a hearing and asked experts to address the 1) barriers to access and persistence, 2) best practices, and 3) the role of the federal government in serving nontraditional students.
Pennsylvania Career Zone
This website provides tools and assessments for career exploration and preparation.
Re-Engagement Center Intake Form
School counselors can use this sample intake form to gather information about student's background, supports needed, and future plans.
Re-Engaging Disconnected Youth in Washington, DC
This excerpt describes local efforts supporting disconnected youth in Washington, DC, including public charter and alternative education programs, GED preparation programs, GED/workforce development blended programs, job training programs, and other programs.
Upwardly Global
Upwardly Global helps immigrants and refugees eliminate employment barriers and integrate into the US workforce, providing an online Job Search Program and professional licensing guides.