Career Readiness

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What is Career Readiness?

Career readiness means that a student acquires a skill set they need to find, maintain, and succeed within a career.  The school district offers options for students to gain work experience and earn certificates to help them go straight into the workforce after high school graduation.
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Career-Related Programs

Career & Technical Education in Richardson ISD prepares all students for the world of work through intentional and meaningful career focused programs of study. Students experience real-world learning environments in all of our industry specific programming. Equipped with the knowledge and technical skills necessary for employment, and the social/emotional capacity to sustain employment, the RISD CTE students are ready for future success in the workforce, college, and civic service.

Additionally, with a dedicated industry and higher education partnership, students in any of the four RISD college and career school models are connected to their future, equipped with industry-relevant knowledge and skills, and are steps ahead of others upon graduation.