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M State staff will work with high school partners to develop individualized career counseling activities and workshops based on the unique needs of each high school. To learn more, contact an M State counselor.

Tools we use

  • Focus 2
  • HumanMetrics (Myers-Briggs Information)
  • M State GPS LifePlan 

These personality and interest tests help students learn about themselves and guide them into a successful and promising future.

Personal learning plans

To help ensure Minnesota students have a successful transition to education and employment after high school, Minnesota legislation requires all students, starting in ninth grade, to have a plan around seven elements. This plan should include:

  1. Academic scheduling
  2. Career exploration
  3. 21st-century skills
  4. Community partnerships
  5. College access
  6. All forms of post-secondary training
  7. Experiential learning opportunities

Resources

Minnesota Department of Education Toolkit - Resources in all seven required areas, as well as strategies and partnerships that can help districts implement the directive