Building Futures with Students and Families
A HORIZON EDUCATION PROGRAM
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Horizon Career & Workforce Readiness (Programs)
The Horizon Career & Workforce Readiness (HCWR) Program: This is a 6-week, 12-session program designed to prepare students for success in employment, training programs, and postsecondary education. The program integrates workforce readiness, technical skills training, career exploration, and social-emotional learning (SEL) to build practical skills, confidence, and future-focused mindsets.
A defining feature of HCWR is its integrated family involvement model, which invites families to participate alongside their students in designated activities, planning sessions, and the culminating Resource & Career Fair. This shared approach strengthens communication, reinforces learning at home, and helps families actively support their student’s postsecondary goals.
Program Goals
HCWR supports students by helping them:
- Build employability and communication skills
- Strengthen motivation, purpose, and future orientation
- Explore career pathways and postsecondary options
- Develop SEL competencies that support attendance and engagement
- Prepare for employment, training programs, or college
- Strengthen family support for career and postsecondary planning
Program Structure
Duration: 6 weeks
Schedule:
- 2 sessions per week (12 total)
- Minimum Cohort: 16 students Delivery: On-site instruction by trained HCWR Facilitators
- Support Role: Dedicated College, Career, and Workforce Readiness (CCWR) Specialist
- Family Involvement: Families participate in select sessions and the culminating Resource & Career Fair
Integrated Family Involvement
HCWR is designed to strengthen the connection between school, student, and family. Throughout the program, families are invited to join:
- Career exploration and planning conversations
- SEL-focused activities that support communication and decision-making
- Resume and goal-setting sessions
- Postsecondary navigation workshops
- The culminating Resource & Career Fair
This integrated approach helps families understand the skills their students are developing and equips them to reinforce progress at home.
College, Career, and Workforce Readiness Specialist
CCWR Specialists are trained professionals with experience in youth development, workforce programs, education, and postsecondary advising. They play a key role in supporting students and families throughout the HCWR Program by providing:
- In person and virtual support
- Individual and small group coaching
- Resume and job application assistance
- Postsecondary planning and navigation
- SEL reinforcement aligned with weekly lessons
- Consistent communication with school staff and families
Bring HCWR to Your School or Organization
Connect with our team to get started with the Horizon Career & Workforce Readiness Program.