VPS’s vision for Career and College Readiness is that all students are enrolled, enlisted, or employed upon graduation and we have the tools to help your student decide what path to take! Xello is our online platform for college and career readiness that allows students to learn about themselves, explore career and educational options, find [...]
Please join us monthly for a new podcast series entitled Future Me! We will discuss various topics with guests related to college and career readiness to support students in their planning after high school. This premier episode is centered around positive inspiration from Tyler Monk of the Underdog Mentality, who helps students find their [...]
An apprenticeship is basically paid skills training, usually through a trade union. Trade school and organizations not affiliated directly with a union also offer similar training, though it might be unpaid or require a fee or tuition. Decide on a construction trade you want to pursue as a career before you apply for a specific [...]
Xello is a VPS tool used to help middle and high school students complete their High School & Beyond Plans. Students explore career and college options by building self-knowledge (through age appropriate assessments and skills preferences) and researching careers and colleges at an easy glance (with deeper dives a click away). For high school seniors, [...]
As seniors start their final high school year, planning for college or university involves several steps to complete application process. To better serve students during remote learning, transcripts will be requested through Xello for all colleges and universities. Students can make the request through Xello by following the directions found here. The request will be processed at [...]
What do you need to know before deciding to take a gap year after high school graduation? "A gap year" is the term used for when you take a year off between high school and college or trade school enrollment. The Washington Student Achievement Council has created a list of considerations which includes training with [...]
