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College + Career Prep

College and Career Prep Curriculum to Help Students Find Their Way

Wayfinder helps students build skills to make informed decisions and prepare for life beyond the classroom. Designed for leadership, career-readiness, and related courses, Wayfinder helps educators teach critical thinking, responsibility, and long-term planning in a structured, effective way.

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What Students Learn with Wayfinder

Preparing Students for Success in School and Beyond

Future-ready skills give students the tools to understand who they are, what they value, and how they can make a difference, preparing them for success on whatever path they choose after graduation. Below are the six Core Skills Wayfinder develops to support that growth:

6 Core Skills College and Career Prep Curriculum for Students

Self-Awareness
Students learn to understand themselves on many levels, from how they function to what nourishes and sustains them.

Adaptability
Students learn to try again when they make mistakes and become comfortable navigating uncertain situations with flexibility and openness.

Empathy
Students learn to be in tune with the feelings and needs of others and willing to act for a common good.

Collaboration
Students become relationship builders who actively partner with others and facilitate belonging efforts across communities.

Agency
Students learn to understand the value of their voices and seek opportunities to support and advance their communities.

Purpose
Students learn how to make decisions and interact with the world in a way that is guided by a deep connection to their personal values.

Real-World Impact

Wayfinder is used across a wide range of classes—from advisory and leadership to PE and career pathways. Learn more about where Wayfinder can fit into your school day.
 
Students who completed the Wayfinder program experienced many positive outcomes, including:

College and Career Prep Program Stats for Students
College and Career Prep for K-12 Students
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“Wayfinder helps us succeed in the world rather than merely in the classroom. It shows us that no matter how different we are and how separated we are that we have a purpose and that our purpose is consequential to the world.”
Nicholette D.
Student in Perkiomen Valley School District

Career Readiness Meets Long-Term Planning

Career Aptitude + Exploration

Wayfinder supports students in preparing for their future through:
 
Career Aptitude Activities
Use tools like the Strengths Survey and Roadmap to a Future Career to help students identify their abilities and connect them to real opportunities.
 
Career Exploration with Roadtrip Nation
Access a library of activities and engaging video interviews to introduce students to diverse paths and possibilities they may not have considered before. Learn more about our partnership with Roadtrip Nation here.

Wayfinder x Roadtrip Nation College and Career Prep

“Through our partnership with Wayfinder, we give teachers the curricula they need to support students in developing skills for their future lives and careers. Wayfinder’s curriculum prepares our students by fostering self-awareness, cultivating character, and promoting responsible decision-making, which we see as essential ingredients to their future success.”

-Jennifer Hauth, Director of Student Well-Being, Bend-La Pine Schools

“I am a huge fan of Wayfinder. It never fails to sink in with students. You don’t realize the value of it until you’re older, but this type of work goes a long way in terms of college applications, personal identity, and growth.”

–Natalie Gomez, High School Academic Advisor at Peninsula Bridge

Portrait of a Graduate Support

Track Growth + Monitor Success Aligned to Your District’s Goals

Wayfinder makes it easy to align your district’s Portrait of a Graduate framework with everyday classroom learning. Our in-app feature supports your district to:

Align Your Goals:
Use the platform to match Wayfinder’s Core Skills with the competencies outlined in your Portrait of a Graduate, Graduate Profile, or Vision of a Learner.
 
Track Skill Development:
Monitor how students are progressing in key areas at the class, school, or district level.
 
Respond in Real Time:
Access recommended activities based on individual or group needs using our built-in analytics.

College and Career Prep for High School Students
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“Wayfinder tools equip students with mindsets, maps, practical frameworks, and a clear way to make sense of what matters most as they look ahead.”
Dr. John Gasko
Chief Well-Being Officer at Uplift Education
Bring Wayfinder to Your School

Bring Wayfinder to Your School or District

Wayfinder offers a structured way to teach the skills that matter—whether you’re building a leadership program, meeting college and career readiness standards, or supporting a Portrait of a Graduate framework.