| The Ready for the Real World program affects approximately 12 million 6th, 7th and 8th graders enrolled in U.S. public schools. Its goal is to engage every middle-school student in service learning and career exploration.
The Ready for the Real World strategy includes partners from professional societies and businesses looking for ways to connect with and prepare their future workforce. These partners provide a range of resources and real-life experiences, such as job shadowing and mentoring.
Ready for the Real World looks to provide experiential learning that will motivate at-risk youth to achieve academically, pursue higher goals and see themselves as positive contributors to their communities. Targeting the “tween” population also helps ensure a smooth transition to high school and helps youth identify their interests and abilities at an earlier age.
  Why is this strategy important? Many students who ultimately drop out of school say they become disengaged during the middle-school years. The choices young people make at this age could set them on a course for active citizenship and engaged learning – or down a path of risky behavior and potential failure. 
 - America’s Promise Alliance
| If you are currently a member of America’s Promise, CareerWise products can help you fulfill your commitment to the organization, your community and our nation’s youth. They make career mentoring, volunteering and workforce development enjoyable and fulfilling for kids and the adults who have promised to help them have a brighter future. |
For more information about America’s Promise, please visit their website at www.americaspromise.org |
