READING, PA — The Reading School District recently announced a partnership with Xello, an award-winning provider of college readiness and career development solutions. This collaboration will provide students with a comprehensive set of resources to make informed decisions about their future careers and educational pathways.
Xello’s innovative platform offers a personalized and interactive approach to career exploration, guiding students through a dynamic process of self-discovery. The platform includes assessments, goal-setting features, and a vast database of career and college information to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan their academic and professional journeys.
Anne Fischer, Student Support Director of the Reading School District, highlighted the importance of this partnership. “Investing in our students’ career and college readiness is a crucial step toward preparing them for a successful future,” she said. “Xello’s platform is extremely user-friendly and allows us to track progress toward graduation, manage career readiness and work indicators, and forecast future district needs.”
The partnership represents a significant investment in the district’s commitment to transforming student potential into reality. As part of the initiative, students from kindergarten through high school will use the Xello program to explore high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand occupations; understand their own career interests, values, and skills through assessments; explore post-secondary training opportunities; and manage the entire college application process, among other features.
Matt McQuillen, CEO and Co-Founder of Xello, echoed the excitement around the partnership. “Together, we aim to ignite a passion for learning, unlock potential, and pave the way for a brighter, more promising future for every student in the district,” he said.
By equipping students with the tools to explore potential career paths and understand their own interests and skills, schools can better prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st-century workforce. Moreover, it highlights the potential of technology to transform career readiness education, offering personalized, interactive, and accessible tools that empower students to take control of their futures.
Currently, Xello’s software is used in over 9,000 schools across North America. The partnership with Reading School District represents another significant milestone in Xello’s mission to help students spark career curiosity and develop an early connection between academic success and future aspirations. For educators in the district and beyond, this partnership offers a promising model for integrating career readiness into K-12 education.
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