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The CollegeBound Support: Native Student Career Planning Package
Personalized guidance that honors identity, empowers choices, and connects students to the career options.
The CollegeBound Support: Native Student Career Planning Package provides individualized guidance for Native high school students in grades 10–12.
Through three virtual sessions, students complete an intake and career assessments, review results and explore culturally aligned career matches, and develop a personalized action plan with next steps, resources, and opportunities.
This service is designed to honor Native identity while helping students find pathways to higher education where they can thrive academically and culturally.
About This Service
Why Native Students Need Culturally Responsive Career Planning
Native students deserve career planning that honors their cultural identity, community values, and long-term goals. Traditional career exploration tools often overlook Indigenous knowledge systems, tribal workforce needs, and the importance of cultural alignment in career satisfaction. Culturally responsive career planning helps Native youth see the relevance of their education, explore career paths that uplift their communities, and build confidence in their unique strengths. When students can connect who they are with what they want to do, they’re more likely to stay engaged in school and pursue meaningful futures.
What’s Included in the Planning Package
✔ Session One: Student Intake, Online Assessment Registration and One Guided Assessment Completion (virtual)
✔ Session Two: Interpretation of Results of Personality Assessment and Career Matches (virtual)
✔ Session Three: Program of Study Considerations, Pre-College/Enrichment Program Matches, and Next Steps (virtual)
✔ CollegeBound Journey® College Planning Sheets (9th through 12th grade)
✔ One-year subscription to CollegeBound Journey® for the student
The virtual sessions are typically completed within a month.
Who We Support
This service is designed specifically for Native American high school students in grades 10 through 12 who are ready to explore career opportunities that reflect who they are. Whether your students are just beginning to think about career planning, our consultants meet them where they are through culturally affirming, one-on-one guidance.
We partner with:
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Indian Education programs seeking college readiness solutions rooted in Native values
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School counselors and academic advisors supporting Native students on their caseload
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State and Tribal education agencies working to close equity gaps in postsecondary planning
If your school or program is committed to empowering Native youth with meaningful career planning and resources, we’re here to help.
Objectives and Goals
The goal of the The CollegeBound Support: Native Student Career Planning Package is to help Native high school students explore career pathways that honor their cultural identity, academic interests, and future aspirations. Through three personalized sessions, students receive culturally grounded guidance to make meaningful progress toward their career path.
By the end of the program, each student will:
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Identify 5–10 career options that align with their academic, cultural, and career goals
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Discover career correlations to Native community needs
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Explore at least 3 Native pre-college or enrichment programs
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Create a clear, actionable plan for moving forward in the career planning process
Partner With Us: Pricing and District Support
Four Directions Educational Consulting Services (4DECS) offers the The CollegeBound Support: Native Student Career Planning Package as a flexible, culturally grounded service tailored for school districts, Indian Education programs, and tribal education agencies.
Pricing is $250 per student.
This service is eligible for funding through Title VI Indian Education, Johnson O’Malley (JOM), American Indian Aid, or other equity-focused allocations.
Get Started Today
Ready to make college culturally relevant and accessible for your Native students? Let’s talk.
📧 Email: info@4DECS.com
📅 Schedule a Call: Click Here
🌐 Learn More About Our Work: Coming soon