A job and career readiness guide for students, created by students.

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WELCOME

This site was created by us, the students of Polk County, Florida. We recently graduated high school and are all nervous, but excited for the next step. We have different goals – enlist in the military, go to college, enter the workforce, or start our own businesses. There are many options and we all have different passions, but we joined together to help you become prepared for your future. It's not too early to plan and start thinking about your future. We're here to help. We want to share with you some of the resources that guided us throughout our journey. It takes hard work, but it will be well worth it.
Follow through on your goals
Support each other
Dream BIG
Never Give up

Be the Future, Be You!

- The Students

 
 

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