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Career Exploration & Preparation

Helping students learn about themselves and potential careers is vital for their future success. Using interactive tools, students delve into their interests and aptitudes, uncovering their strengths and abilities. Through CTE courses, internships, and certificate programs students gain hands-on experience and can earn industry-recognized credentials.

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College Readiness

For many students, a two or four-year college will help them achieve their career goals. Planning for college starts long before high school graduation. Beyond paying attention to academics, the path to college involves taking the right high school courses, exploring your career interests, visiting colleges, and applying to colleges that are a good fit.

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Career Readiness

There are limitless paths a student can choose after high school graduation. Whether it’s an apprenticeship, joining the armed services, heading directly into a career, or pursuing a college or technical degree, we want all students to have to support and resources they need to follow their dreams and achieve personal success.

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Verified Letter of Acceptance into a Next Institution (VANI)

Tacoma Public Schools wants to ensure every student has a plan and pathway following high school graduation. A Verified Acceptance into a Next Institution (VANI) can be many different pathways – four-year university, community/technical college, apprenticeship or military service. And we’re committed to ensuring every student meets the entrance requirements that grant them access to post-secondary options.