ICAN Career Information Sysem
Launching in January 2027, ICAN's new Career Information System brings curriculum, planning tools, and personalized support together to guide the student journey. With ICAN's K-12 curriculum as its foundation, the system connects student learning with the programming and guidance you've come to expect from the ICAN team.
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Go Beyond Career Exploration. Build Career Readiness.
A K–12 career and college readiness system that puts meaningful student learning at the center.
Students need more than information about careers and colleges. They need opportunities to explore their interests, develop essential skills, understand their options, and make informed decisions about life after high school.
ICAN brings career and college readiness curriculum, practical activities, trusted resources, and educator support together in one accessible learning environment—helping schools turn their CCR goals into meaningful learning experiences.
Why Choose ICAN
1. Curriculum That Moves Students Forward
Provide a structured K–12 progression that grows with students, from early career awareness and self-discovery to career exploration, postsecondary planning, and transition skills. Ready-to-use lessons and activities help educators bring career and college readiness into practice.
2. Less Time Creating, More Time Connecting
Give educators a starting point with prepared lessons, student activities, assessments, implementation guides, and an editable scope and sequence. Spend less time building resources from scratch and more time supporting students.
3. Real-World Research and Digital Literacy
Students learn to navigate trusted external resources, such as career information databases, college websites, and assessment tools. Rather than relying solely on information contained within one platform, students practice finding, evaluating, and applying information—skills they can use well beyond the classroom.
4. Flexible for Your School and District
Every district has its own goals, schedules, and student needs. ICAN's curriculum can be adapted to fit local priorities while providing a consistent foundation for career and college readiness across grade levels.
5. Expertise and Support Behind the Resources
Partner with ICAN, an organization focused on postsecondary access and career and college readiness. Educators can access professional learning, implementation resources, and personalized support to help bring their programming to life. All ICAN programs are built with counselor and student input.
6. In-Person Presentations for Students and Families
Extend learning beyond the classroom with live, in-person presentations from ICAN. Schools can engage students in career and college readiness topics and connect parents and families with information and resources to support their students' futures. These presentations complement the curriculum and help bring important conversations about life after high school directly to your school community.
A Different Approach to Career and College Readiness
Compare the approach, not just the technology.
| What Matters | ICAN | Traditional CIS Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Instructional approach | Structured K-12 curriculum and ready to use lessons | Digital exploration, planning tools, and platform-based learning |
| Educator preparation | Implementation guides, professional learning, and ICAN support | Platform resources, educator tools, and vendor support |
| Student research | Personalized planning and practice using external career, college, and assessment resources. | Explore careers and postsecondary options using platform tools and resources |
| Family engagement | Option to bring ICAN staff directly to schools for student and parent seminars. Family Engagement Toolkit with editable templates connects learning and home. | Digital planning and family access features, depending on the platform |
| Flexibility and cost | Customizable licensing and a curriculum-centered approach | Pricing and features vary by vendor and district contract |
This comparison highlights differences in approach and areas of emphasis. Specific features and services vary by provider and licensing agreement.
A Practical, Cost-Conscious Approach to CCR
- K–12 continuity: Build student understanding and skills over time.
- Ready-to-use resources: Give educators a foundation for instruction and implementation.
- Flexible implementation: Adapt the scope and sequence to district needs.
- Budget-conscious options: Explore licensing options designed to fit your school or district.
- A focus on student outcomes: Connect exploration and information to learning, reflection, and informed next steps.
The Difference is in the Learning
Career and college readiness isn't just about completing activities or checking off requirements. It's about helping every student develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue a meaningful future.
Choose ICAN to put purposeful learning at the center of your career and college readiness program.
Let's explore how ICAN can support your district's goals.
Schedule a conversation with ICAN to learn more about curriculum, implementation, professional learning, and licensing options.
