The first cohort of ICAP completers is quickly approaching, and we are thrilled to transition these future world changers towards their postsecondary plans! As a reminder the following activities must be completed and recorded annually in a students electronic ICAP portfolio to meet graduation requirements. 

There are three ICAP activities students must update every year

1. Students will complete an online career assessment annually to explore their career interests, learn career skills and begin connecting their interests to careers. 
2. Students will update their career and post-secondary goals annually as they learn about new opportunities. 
3. Students will annually update their academic courses and show progress in those courses. Students will also list any career technology programs, AP or IB courses, concurrent enrollment courses or career endorsements that reflect progress toward their individual career pathways. 

There are two ICAP activities students must update upon completion

1. Students will update their required state and federal assessments (English language arts, mathematics and science) and college and career readiness assessment (ACT or SAT) results in their portfolio's as they become available.
2. Students will complete and add at least one service learning or work-based learning activity (apprenticeship, mentorship, job shadow or internship) activity between ninth grade and graduation. For more details visit the webpage, here.

For questions related to ICAP requirements and documentation please contact the College and Career Readiness Office at 405-522-1918

Work-Based / Service Learning is an important part of a students career development. For implementation tips in each WBL activity choose the links below:

• Internship
• Job Shadow
• Mentorship
• Project-Based Learning
• Service Learning
• Youth Apprenticeship
• Work-Based / Service Learning Quick Guide

Oklahoma’s future workforce is on the verge of exciting change. It is more important than ever to evaluate current postsecondary preparation and readiness practices and create more successful pathways for students. Student populations are becoming increasingly more diverse, bringing rich culture and new ideas perfect for an innovative workforce.

Oklahoma jobs are also changing with 77 percent of new occupations projecting a need for education and training beyond high school. Understanding and addressing barriers to postsecondary opportunities for our growing diverse student population is fundamental to serving Oklahoma families and the Oklahoma workforce.

This report will focus on the process for eliminating barrier to college and career readiness courses by doing the following:

• disaggregating and examining data;
• creating intentionally focused resources;
• building healthy relationships with teachers and counselors;
• expanding advocacy and collaborative opportunities.

View the full CCR report here. 

Take a look at how ICAP Pilot district Lawton Public Schools leveraged their student data to expand concurrent enrollment, career technology, and work-based learning access to all! Visit the Life Ready website here. 

Benefits for the community and the workforce
A comprehensive school counseling program:

Supports both preparedness and readiness necessary for students’ success in the workforce by providing future employees with decision-making skills, pre-employment skills, increased worker maturity, and career self-management skills

• Provides increased opportunities for schools to collaborate with the business community
• Supports economic growth by building a qualified workforce
• Facilitates the development of students as active, responsible citizens
• Encourages greater interaction between the school and the community