Employer dissatisfaction with graduating students


 It's not like the data is not available. There are many compelling studies and we especially like the achieve.org fascinating Infographics.

Assuming that about half of employers are satisfied, what should the remaining 50% do to change this course? We have many practical and pragmatic ideas for immediate impact.

For starters, let's define roles, careers, and responsibilities clearly. What does it take to be a successful "profession here"?

Start by early exposure. Tell them the answer. Don't wait until Senior year in High School, start in 5th grade. Have them understand 10 tracks by the time they reach high school.

It's a complex world out there

As it turns out, most high school students feel unprepared for college and careers. To make things worse, graduates face significant economic and competitive headwinds. Check out the Infographic on major job trends in 2015 for recent graduates.

Here is what we know high schools students are doing to get ready for their college and professional future:

• 42 percent used college entrance exam preparation.
• 36 percent used counseling for help on future career possibilities.
• 34 percent used counseling for help on college admissions requirements.
• 32 percent used counseling for help on applying for college.
• 23 percent used counseling for help on paying for college.

At CareerTrail,org we are asking the hard question:

What happened to the other 64% who did not get any counseling on future career possibilities? Did some make the costly mistake of switching college majors -  the $35,000 mistake?

Let's start exposing students to real jobs, careers, and professions much earlier. Let them experiment, see, ask, try, and touch. Our goal - create exposure to 10 career tracks for each student between 5th grade and College (to name a few - science, math, engineering, medical, dental, finance, teaching, programming).

We are here to help make that happen - from the simple 2-hour visit to the local chiropractor, to Girls in Technology Events, to broad seminars, internships, and employment programs.

Send us your ideas. info@careertrail,org