College and Careers
![College student walking on campus with a backpack and arms full of textbooks.](https://static-app-misc.banzai.org/img/banzai-college-and-careers-page/banzai-college-and-careers-spot1.jpg)
This course ensures your students walk away with an understanding of what they can expect for life after high school.
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Topics covered in College and Careers
Work Experience
Explain the benefits of work experience in shaping career paths.
Budgeting for College
Touch on budgeting skills specific to college life.
College Alternatives
Teach alternatives to a traditional college education.
Decision Making
Help students develop decision-making skills related to their future.
Scholarships
Introduce types of scholarships, application processes, etc.
Exploring Career Paths
Identify suitable career paths based on interests, skills, etc.
Internships
Teach how to make the most of internships.
Soft Skills
Cultivate soft skills, communication, time management, and more.
College Costs
Explore various budgeting options associated with budgeting for college.
College and Careers Units
Help ease students' anxiety about future endeavors by helping teens understand what they can expect when pursuing an education and/or a career path.
GRADES 9-12 | 2-4 HRS
Cost of College
Breaks down the real-data cost of attendance for over 8,000 universities, colleges, and trade schools with an interactive storyline.
![Savings jar with coins and a graduation cap.](https://static-app-misc.banzai.org/img/college-and-careers-cards/paying+for+college.jpg)
GRADES 9-12 | 30-90 MINS
Paying for College
Assists high schoolers with creating a payment plan for future education costs using the COA determined in “Cost of College.”
![Envelope with money.](https://static-app-misc.banzai.org/img/college-and-careers-cards/scholarships.jpg)
GRADES 9-12 | 1-2 HRS
Scholarships
Equips teens with the know-how to write an essay outline for and apply to real-world scholarships that fit their interests.
GRADES 9-12 | 45-60 MINS
College Alternatives
Helps students research alternative college options while they role-play as a journalist.
![A collage of different career fields.](https://static-app-misc.banzai.org/img/college-and-careers-cards/course-choosing-a-major-spot14.jpg)
GRADES 9-12 | 20-40 MINS
Career Field Quiz
Shows teens what career paths match their personal values, preferred job attributes, education paths, and desired compensation.
![Teenage in a job uniform.](https://static-app-misc.banzai.org/img/soft-skills-card.jpg)
GRADES 9-12 | 60-90 MINS
Soft Skills
Encourages high schoolers to utilize soft skills like teamwork, problem solving, communication, and professionalism.
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Real Numbers & Information
While the storylines may be fictional and the situations a bit fantastical, these courses are based on real data and possibilities. Your students will walk away with a realistic plan for their future.
Vocabulary Practice
Invite students to study flashcards that review vocabulary, essential to planning for college and pursuing a career.
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Meets State Curriculum Standards
Banzai courses fulfill your state's standards of learning (SOL) by covering a wide range of essential topics.
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Simplified Grading
Courses are automatically graded so you can spend more time teaching!
![A globe spinning on a student's finger.](https://static-app-misc.banzai.org/img/banzai-college-and-careers-page/banzai-college-and-careers-spot3.png)
Hands-On Learning
Help students grow individually with a virtual world of decision-making.
![A progress bar with a leafy plant growing out of the middle of it.](https://static-app-misc.banzai.org/img/banzai-college-and-careers-page/banzai-college-and-careers-spot4.png)
Progress Monitoring
Progress tracking and clear decision trees monitor your students’ growth.
Teach the Value of an Education
Prepare students to recognize all post-high school education options with the Banzai interactive curriculum.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where does Banzai get the data for these courses?College and Careers uses real-time data that comes directly from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), so the information students receive is current and accurate. This makes it possible for students to get accurate, individualized results according to their own future plans.
- How often are new courses released?Banzai is constantly and consistently releasing new resources, so if you see a “coming soon” tag on any of our pages, you’ll know that product should be available anywhere from 4-6 months.
- Does College and Careers teach students how to pay for college without using loans?Yes, the Paying for College Course within College and Careers teaches students ways to pay for schooling with scholarships, personal income, and loans.
- Are all Banzai courses COPPA and FERPA compliant?Yes, Banzai complies fully with restrictions set by COPPA and FERPA—we don't store personal identification information such as a student's age, location, gender, or ethnicity. The limited data Banzai does collect is only used to deliver services and products or improve user experience and is never shared or distributed. Learn more by reading Banzai's Privacy Policy.
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