{"id":25574,"date":"2025-09-26T14:31:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T20:31:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/kennedyjr\/?page_id=25574"},"modified":"2026-10-02T14:42:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T20:42:25","slug":"college-and-career-planning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/kennedyjr\/college-and-career-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"College and Career Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktsutah.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keys to Success<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is Keys to Success? This is a great platform for Utah students to earn <strong>FREE<\/strong> prizes while also exploring careers, finding scholarship information, and CTE Pathway information (Career &amp; Technical Education Pathways are courses that help a student with a career they are interested in. See more about Pathways available through Granite School District through this link <a href=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/cte\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Granite School District CTE Pathways<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/13vQtKaxkVnWWcCtqXfbEsTkweFOBeJct\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Women Who Succeed (Google Document)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a program for junior high and high school girls. By participating in this program, you will have access to scholarships, internships, networking, and mentoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/educationquest.org\/myeducationquest\/reality-check\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reality Check<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This site lets students set up a reality check to discover which careers will allow you to afford your desired lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/my529.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">my529 Plan<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is never too early to start saving for post-secondary education. Find out how through the my529 plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/continue.utah.edu\/paths\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/continue.utah.edu\/paths\/\"><strong>PATHS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This program is for any 8th grade student who would be a first generation college student (none of their parents have completed college in the US). This program provides support from their first day of 9th grade until their first day of college. This program includes summer camps and as the student gets older, they will be able to participate in a two-week camp at the University of Utah and stay in the dorms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youscience.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouScience<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is YouScience? All 8th grade students will create a login and complete the brain games that will help them connect to career options or pathways using data-driven aptitude and interest assessments. 6th grade students will complete a career interest inventory as well through YouScience. During individual CCRP meetings with students and parents, counselors will go over more about the assessment outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.talentreadyutah.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Talent Ready Utah &#8211; Building our Workforce<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is Talent Ready Utah? This program helps students get ready for future careers. It offers quick training and apprenticeships that let high school students earn college credit while working. The program partners with schools, businesses, and the state to create more opportunities for Utah students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ushe.edu\/state-scholarships-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Utah Scholarships and Aid Programs<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several programs to provide financial assistance to students, including statewide scholarships. These opportunities are available for students and adults!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/attheu.utah.edu\/home-page\/utah-promise-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Utah covering tuition for families earning less than $100k<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beginning fall of 2026, the University of Utah will offer a new scholarship to qualifying students that will cover tuition and other mandatory fees! The scholarship is called Utah Promise. Click on the link for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Planning Guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1-uj6M4m0tkTzCV7CvkNK1Df9r24jFE5w\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Planning Guide English (Google Document)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2021\/01\/Student-Planning-Guide-2020-2021-final-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Planning Guide Spanish (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A student planning guide is like a roadmap for your school journey. It helps you see what classes you&#8217;ll take, what options you have for electives, and how the choices you make now can connect to your future goals\u2014like high school classes, careers, or college. It&#8217;s there to help you plan ahead, stay organized, and make sure you&#8217;re on track.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keys to Success What is Keys to Success? This is a great platform for Utah students to earn FREE prizes while also exploring careers, finding scholarship information, and CTE Pathway information (Career &amp; Technical Education Pathways are courses that help a student with a career they are interested in. 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