2. North Carolina at a glance… 69.9% of North Carolina high school students graduate in four years NC’s university completion rate is 59% in six years 50% of students enrolled in two-year community college programs do not return the second year Ratio of school counselors to students is 1:320 in grades 6-12

3. F4K’s Mission To bridge the gap between the hopes and dreams of our students and the workforce development needs of our communities.

4. What is F4K? Web-based career exploration program Vehicle for economic, workforce development Brings businesses together to support local students’ career goals Connects students to NC employers and professionals, regardless of where they live

5. Presentation Overview: Student Portal  Career Exploration  Portfolio  4-year Graduation Plan  Other tools Educator Portal Partner Portal How you can get involved

6. Where is F4K?

7. Student Portal:

8. Student Home Page:

9. View in English or Spanish

10. First step – Matchmaker Quiz:

11. Matchmaker Quiz Results:

12. Career Search

13. Keyword search:

14. Occupational Profile:

15. General Job Description:

16. Earnings and Outlook:

17. Education Requirements:

18. Interview: A Day in the Life

19. Network= Career Coaches

20. Doctor Board:

21. Nurse Discussion:

22. Related Companies:

23. Company Page:

24. Careers Offered:

25. Company Page:

26. Search for Companies:

27. Student Portfolio:

28. My Files—store documents

29. Records Message Board conversations

30. 4-year Graduation Plan:

31. Select Courses Related to Career Interests:

32. Resume Builder:

33. Educator Portal

34. Educator Admin (CAMS)

35. Select & View Students’ activities

36. Search for students (parent conferences, etc)

37. View student portfolios

38. Reporting capabilities

39. Export individual reports

40. Expand specific criteria

41. Other career interests?

42. F4K Partners Portal

43. View new posts

44. Type your answer, click on ‘Preview’ and then ‘Post Reply’!

45. How do I sign up?

46. Brief Online Application:

47. After using F4K, 91% of students say “I understand what I need to do to get the kind of jobs I want.” 88% of students say, “I am more excited about graduating from high school.”