Student Career Development Plans (CDPs)

What is a CDP? A CDP is an action plan that helps you reach your career goals! 

Who needs a CDP? All CvHS Students! 

CDPs are required by NCDPI and JCPS for all students. 10th grade students will not be promoted to 11th grade without a complete CDP per N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-158.10 (law). 

What is my goal?  To successfully complete or update your Career Development Plan or CDP each school year. 

Where do I complete my CDP? Your CDP is completed via Xello. To access Xello, log in to your Classlink portal and click on the Xello icon.

How do I know what I need to complete for my CDP? A checklist is provided on your “Home” screen. Click on “Home” at the top of your browser. Activities labeled (optional) are not required for CDP completion. Required activities vary by grade level.

How do I complete my CDP? Access the CDP's Via Xello support document for more instructions including screenshots or view the training video.

Xello Language Options: Do you prefer to read in another language? Change the language setting in Xello.

• Step 1: Take/Update-Personality Styles, Learning Styles, and Skills Lab Assessments

• Step 2: Take/Update-Matchmaker and Mission Complete

• Step 3: Save 3 Careers, Save 3 Majors, and Save 3 Schools

• Step 4: Add A Goal: What is your goal after high school?

• Step 5: Add A School Experience: What high school experience(s) have shaped who you are today?

Who can help me complete my CDP? Any staff member! We are all here to help!

• Mrs. Waller, CvHS Career Development Coordinator 

• Ms. Cox, CvHS Student Support Specialist

• School Counselors

• Teachers

• Administrators

Final CDP Checklist:

• Take/Update Personality Styles Assessment

• Take/Update Learning Styles Assessment

• Take/Update Skills Lab Assessment

• Take/Update Matchmaker Assessment

• Take/Update Mission Complete Assessment

• Save 3 Careers, 3 Majors, and 3 Schools

• Add: What is your goal after high school?

• Add: What high school experience(s) have you had so far? Guest Speaker? Field Trip? Club or CTSO Membership?