Every kid must graduate from high school ready for success in college and the workforce because of today's knowledge-based, global economy. States, districts, and schools have fewer resources to distribute due to the nation's budgetary and economic climate. These new demands—to do more with fewer resources than ever before—call for structural adjustments to the educational system with the aim of graduating every kid prepared for college and the workforce. We investigated the link between career readiness and career counselling activities. Increased career readiness was substantially correlated with higher engagement in career counselling activities. These conclusions have ramifications for academics and policymakers.

Career, Students, Policy, Job, Skills.