Next Steps
Plan your future. We’re here to help.
No matter the age you earn your diploma, it's never too late to start planning for your future. Get support and resources that will help you get ready for life after graduation!
Select Your Pathway
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Grad to Work
Head straight into the workforce as a graduate
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Military
Enlist to serve in the Military after graduation
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Trade & Certificate Programs
Gain specialized career training and certification
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College Degree Seeking
Continue your education by pursuing a college degree
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University Rigor
Pursue higher education at a university
Not sure where to start? Speak with one of our counselors!
Helpful Resources
Look through some additional resources from our Next Step Team!
Get Help with FAFSA
Need help paying for your education? Start by completing the FAFSA form to access the largest financial aid source.
Find a field of interest
Explore job opportunities categorized by experience and education to help you set goals and navigate your career.
Access a collection of resources
Our Pathway Newsletters are a perfect way to gain valuable insights, resources, and guidance as you plan for life after earning a diploma!
Workshops, Reading & Video Recommendations
Our team offers workshops to prepare you for your next step and curates resources for your success!
New resources are on the way! Please check back later.
Transcripts, CEEB Codes & Partner Schools
Need an official transcript, your official school of record, or to find your school’s CEEB code?
Meet Our Team
The Next Step Team is here to serve our student community by providing the information and resources students need to achieve their career goals.
We provide comprehensive support for your post-graduation planning. While our online tools are available, we also offer virtual or in-person meetings at a HUB to help you navigate the process, develop a personal strategy, and customize your resume, cover letter, and other career documents.
Would you like assistance from our team?
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Angela Chicci
Director of Next Step
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Angela Mahlandt
School Counselor Lead
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Maureen Wilkinson
School Counselor
Why do we have a Next Step Department?
At Graduation Solutions, we are driven by a profound sense of responsibility to equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and motivation necessary to thrive beyond high school. Our mission is to guide and inspire every student to recognize the value of post-secondary education, training, and certification programs. We help them explore, set, and achieve post-secondary pathways and career goals.
Our comprehensive programming is designed to:
Foster Aspirations: We utilize My Future AZ and our Workplace Readiness course to allow students to explore a wide range of career options and instill an understanding of the transformative power of education and training beyond high school.
Set Pathway and Career Goals: Grad Solutions ensures that each student is supported in defining and pursuing their unique educational and career aspirations. In a tightly woven partnership with our dedicated Mentors, the Next Step Department customizes and delivers precise messages to students based on their chosen Pathway and Career Goal. These messages serve as catalysts, inspiring and guiding students to navigate their high school journey effectively, ensuring they successfully attain the milestones required to reach their envisioned next steps.
Create Connections and Opportunities: Our Next Step Department is dedicated to fostering valuable connections between our students and prospective employers, certification programs, and higher education institutions. Through a spectrum of available avenues such as workshops, internships, certification courses, concurrent enrollment, and more, we empower our students to embark on their career journeys even before they graduate from high school.
We firmly believe that education beyond high school is the cornerstone of a better life. Students who pursue advanced education, training, or certification can expect not only to increase their earning potential but also to enjoy improved health, broader access to opportunities, and a path toward individual prosperity. Through our unwavering commitment and collaboration with our students, we are lighting the way toward a brighter and more promising future for each individual we serve.