Career Development Planning

Charting a Path to Your Success! 

A Career Development Plan (CDP) provides a framework for students to focus and refine their career goals.  The CDP development process starts in middle school and evolves with students as they progress through high school.  The goal is for students will revisit and revise their Career Development Plan yearly to maximize its efficacy.  A CDP is beneficial for students as it helps them have an intentional plan and allows them to make informed decisions about their future.

At the time of graduation it is our goal that every student is:

CDP - Template

Check out these SAMPLE CDPs! 

Study these sample plans as you think through your own plan for your 4 year high school career. 

Goal: Enroll in a 4 Year College or University 

Sample CDP - 4 Year University .pdf

Goal: Enroll in 2 Year Community College

Sample CDP - Com College.pdf

Goal: Enroll in CTE Technical Program

Sample CDP - CTE Path.pdf

Goal: Enlist in Military Service

Sample CDP - Military .pdf

Goal: Employed in Workforce

Sample CDP - Workforce.pdf

Visit: nccareers.org to explore your career options after high school