{"id":32707,"date":"2025-08-18T14:59:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T20:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/westlakestem\/?page_id=32707"},"modified":"2026-10-29T14:09:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T20:09:40","slug":"college-career-readiness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/westlakestem\/counseling-center\/college-career-readiness\/","title":{"rendered":"College &amp; Career Readiness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/westlakestem\/counseling-center\/\">Counseling Home<\/a><\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/westlakestem\/counseling-center\/meet-the-counseling-team\/\">Meet The Team<\/a><\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/westlakestem\/counseling-center\/college-career-readiness\/\">College &amp; Career Readiness<\/a><\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/westlakestem\/counseling-center\/community-mental-health-resources\/\">Community Resources<\/a><\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/westlakestem\/counseling-center\/virtual-calm-room\/\">Virtual Calm Room<\/a><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\">College and Career Resources<\/h2>\n    \n    \n    \n    <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n    <figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ibb.co\/Z6n8VMjS\/Keys-To-Success-Logo.png\" alt=\"Keys to Success\"\/><\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktsutah.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keys to Success<\/a><\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n    <p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We see every challenge as an opportunity, and this initiative helps us ensure that our students are better prepared to manage the unique situations they find themselves in. Keys to Success motivates students to unlock their future by connecting them to scholarships, internships, and careers.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n    <figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ibb.co\/bRFqP4nt\/GTI-Logo.png\" alt=\"Granite Technical Institute\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/gti\/\">Granite Technical Institute<\/a><\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n    <p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Granite Technical Institute is to support students in finding personal purpose, potential, and possible pathways to their future. Efforts are made to directly align critical academic subjects with career and technical education courses, promoting real-world application to academic theory.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ibb.co\/zTmhXmtC\/Parent-Toolkit-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Parent Toolkit\"\/><\/figure>\n    \n    \n    \n    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uen.org\/parents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parent Toolkit<\/a><\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n    <p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Parents, guardians, and caregivers play a vital role in student success. The resources here provide great ideas for building the home-school partnership.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n    <figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ibb.co\/1tjK0zzX\/03-commit-to-graduate.png\" alt=\"Commit to Graduate graphic\"\/><\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1JJNKYFv7OEFNDtkPIgzFrri5ydg3gOk9\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Student Planning Guide (PDF)<\/a><\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n    <details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Commit to Graduate graphic details<\/summary>\n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commit to Graduate!<\/p>\n    \n    \n    \n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">college . career . life.<\/p>\n    \n    \n    \n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">READY<\/p>\n    \n    \n    \n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n    <li>elementary<\/li>\n    \n    \n    \n    <li>junior high school<\/li>\n    \n    \n    \n    <li>high school<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <\/details>\n    \n    \n    \n    <p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This guide is designed to help students plan for high school graduation and beyond. It provides information about classes to take, as well as options and opportunities in schools and throughout the district in their preparation for college, career, and life.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ibb.co\/mVw46nTy\/04-fafsa.png\" alt=\"FAFSA, Federal Student Aid\"\/><\/figure>\n    \n    \n    \n    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/understand-aid\/how-aid-works\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Financial Aid<\/a><\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n    <p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Federal Student Aid, as part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. These programs provide grants, work study, and loan funds to students attending college or a career school.&nbsp;<\/p>\n    \n    \n    \n    <p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ibb.co\/v6fbdM7T\/05-step-up.png\" alt=\"Step Up Ready\"\/><\/figure>\n    \n    \n    \n    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uen.org\/parents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Step Up Utah<\/a><\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n    <p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Find Checklists for grades 8-12 and learn what you can be doing to prepare for college right now!&nbsp;<\/p>\n    \n    \n    \n    <p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n    <figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ibb.co\/Ldq9MBpD\/bigfuture-collegeboard.jpg\" alt=\"College Board BigFuture: Prepare for college and explore careers\"\/><\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bigfuture.collegeboard.org\/?navId=www-accs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Big Future \/ College Board<\/a><\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n    <p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">A College and Career planning resource. Allows students to set goals, explore careers, and learn how to apply.&nbsp;<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ibb.co\/PZ4SY73p\/USHE.png\" alt=\"Utah System of Higher Education\"\/><\/figure>\n    \n    \n    \n    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ushe.edu\/state-scholarships-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Utah System of Higher Education Scholarships<\/a><\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n    <p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about scholarships the State of Utah offers to help you pay for college!<\/p>\n    \n    \n    \n    <p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n    \n    \n    \n    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">College is 1, 2, 4 or more<\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n    <figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ibb.co\/6cqcn1fn\/124ormore.png\" alt=\"College is 1, 2, 4 or more graphic\"\/><\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>College is 1, 2, 4 or More graphic details<\/summary>\n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember: College is 1, 2, 4, or more.<\/p>\n    \n    \n    \n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n    <li><strong>One-Year:<\/strong> Certificate programs<\/li>\n    \n    \n    \n    <li><strong>Two-Year:<\/strong> Associate or technical degrees<\/li>\n    \n    \n    \n    <li><strong>Four-Year:<\/strong> Bachelor&#8217;s degrees<\/li>\n    \n    \n    \n    <li><strong>More:<\/strong> Graduate and professional degrees<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <\/details>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">College is defined as 1, 2, 4 or more years of education and training after high school.&nbsp;<\/p>\n    \n    \n    \n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">College is where students can work toward career and technical education certificates and diplomas, apprenticeships, two-year and four-year college degrees, and professional degrees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>College and Career Resources Keys to Success We see every challenge as an opportunity, and this initiative helps us ensure that our students are better prepared to manage the unique situations they find themselves in. 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