College & Career

Mission

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District College & Career Readiness program aims to offer robust opportunities for students to develop skills and pursue interests that ensure that they are college and career ready through partnerships with industry professionals, higher education institutions and planning aligned to the Career Clusters & College readiness indicators.

Learn more about KPBSD College & Career Programs

• Middle College
• CTE Programs
• College & Career Fair

College & Career Resources

Need help deciding on a career path, exploring options, researching colleges or finding the steps for financial aid? Here are some resources to assist you in planning your future!

Community Interest Form: https://forms.gle/LHRhb21unCeWZpjR8

Naviance

Naviance is the KPBSD new College and Career readiness platform. The curriculum allows students to explore careers and interests, set goals and complete lessons on topics like Personal Finance, Financial aid, Employability skills, and create their 6 year school course plan. Naviance is being rolled out during the 2023-24 school year and is available to 6th-12th grade students. Learn more about Naviance | Student Login | Staff Login

• Career Exploration & Planning: https://headed2.com
• Road Trip Nation – Career Planning: https://roadtripnation.com
• Common App – College Applications, College Research & Planning: https://www.commonapp.org
• AKCIS – (Alaska Career Information System) Alaska career exploration & planning: https://acpe.alaska.gov/AKCIS
• ACPE – (Alaska Commission on Post Secondary Education) – Alaska student financial aid including the APS scholarship: https://acpe.alaska.gov
• FAFSA & Financial Aid Ultimate Guide: https://www.intelligent.com/fafsa-guide-how-to-get-free-money-for-college/
• College, Vo-tech and other post-secondary option Search: https://www.intelligent.com

Upcoming Opportunities

• PWSC – Alaska Tech Learners College Courses (Fall and Spring Semesters & Summer Camp Opportunity)
• Resume writing workshops
• Scholarship & job application review
• Career Cluster Exploration Days
• Check back as this list is updated!

OTHER KPBSD Partnerships & Programs

• Project GRAD
• Project Lead the Way
• Educators Rising
• More to Come!