Putting the Career in College and College Readiness

Abstract

This issue of School Libraries Worldwide is based on the theme of career and college readiness. Technology-related employment needs are projected to grow fast in the next 10 years and a steady supply of well-prepared new professionals is essential to address workforce expansion. To ensure that learners readied for technical careers, college and career readiness (CCR) is the overarching policy imperative for K-12 public education (National Research Council, 2012). Throughout the world, CCR emphasis has led to new educational standards, increased focus on secondary school graduation rates, and paths directly to high demand technical jobs.