In case you missed this exciting news: New Online Career Planning and Work-Based Learning System
RELEASED JANUARY 24, 2023 FROM FL D0E
For more information, click Florida’s Xello site
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The Florida Department of Education is excited to announce a new statewide contract with Xello, a leading online college and career readiness platform. Beginning in the fall of 2023, all districts will have access, at no cost, to a full suite of K-12 tools for career exploration and planning, as well as work-based learning coordination to support the delivery of on-the-job training, pre-apprenticeship, and internship opportunities.
Elementary through high school students will be able to:
- Explore high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand occupations in Florida.
- Understand their own career interests, values, and skills through assessments.
- Explore postsecondary training opportunities.
- Complete interactive college and career readiness lessons.
- Manage the entire college application process – transcripts and letters of recommendation submission, scholarships, and Common App integration.
- Participate in local internships and other work-based learning opportunities.
- Develop a resume and shareable professional portfolio.
- Read all content in Spanish and other languages.
Educators will be able to:
- Manage and run reports on individuals and groups of students to ensure college and career readiness.
- Message students with reminders and guidance.
- Manage work-based learning opportunities.
- Integrate with your single-sign-on provider.
- Integrate with your student information system provider for easy account management.
- Invite parents and guardians to view their child’s college and career progress.
