College Exploration

Exploring colleges and programs can provide students with a better understanding of major options, the academic requirements, and the potential career paths that each program offers. Provided are a list of exploration tools and resources.

Start Here Guide:

College Exploration Start Here Guide

Quick Guide PDFs:

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Foundational Tools & Resources

Resources for Practitioners

Explore this six-session curriculum that lays a comprehensive foundation for college awareness and planning.  

Check out National College Attainment Network's (NCAN) list of resources related to key topics around improving students' postecondary outcomes, including best practices and case studies related to postsecondary advising. 

Resources for Students and Families 

Learn more about each of Kentucky's State Universities and Community and Technical College System.

Check out these opportunities to attend virtual or national in-person college fairs.  

This dashboard has been designed to link college majors to the most in-demand jobs in the statem along with the typical education requirements, wages, and institutions offering these majors.