Career Readiness
Designed for High School students to thrive in career and life
"I wish I had you when I was figuring things out. You made this so much easier and attainable."
"I wish I knew what I know now. It would've changed my life."
Welcome Parents / Supporters
You are the #1 supporter, caretaker, homework helper, driver, financier, etc. to your student. As your grad leave school for college/career, they’ll need support to navigate the complexities of life post high-school with our career readiness program.
Thus, we created the Career Readiness Program to help your HS seniors navigate their life with expert guidance. The program provides over 200+ topics for adulting and taking control of their professional and personal life for a more successful life.
Join the waitlist or secure your student’s enrollment today, We only take 15 students per cohort to make the engagement more meaningful and they get the best service possible.
Why we created the Career Readiness Program?
Sadly, this is a common story.
We created this program after speaking with students, parents, and reflecting on the needs from my previous clients. Here’s a snippet of what they had to say:
“I’m not really sure what I want or of my options, it’s all overwhelming and it makes me want to not engage in the process. Plus, I hope I figure things out before graduate. Isn’t that what most people do?”
Feeling overwhelmed and lost about taking ownership of their career and college choices, this lack of awareness and decision fatigue can cost students in failed semesters, delayed graduations, and resentment on their college/education experience.
“I keep my [kid] busy with in-school and after-school activities, I know that’ll be helpful during the college process. But, I am constantly worried how they’ll manage themselves during the years out of the house. I hope I prepared them enough. I want them to know they have support and options, and hope they can advocate for themselves.”
Feeling concerned, anxious, and hopeful is a common trait, but the mission is the same “I want my [kid] to succeed.” Giving them a leg up in this process can make a world of difference within the first year of independence, to 10 years after the program because they’ll build robust skills to navigate through the tough times, while feeling confident about their decision.
“I wish I received the support early in my education/career so I wouldn’t be so unhappy, and frustrated with my career progression.”
A overwhelming regret that their lives could have been easier and better if they were prepared earlier in life. A correction that is costly later in life, but crucial for personal and professional success.
82% aren't getting the support they want
54% never receive support
Lack of Support by overwhelmed Counselors
High school, 408 Students to 1 counselor
College, 1250 students to 1 counselor
To complicate matters, and widen the support gap, students in high school had “easier” access to a counselor, guidance counselor, academic advisor, etc. Statistics show that for every 1 high school counselor, there are 408 students, leading to 54% of students never receiving proper support.
Students move through their high school with little to no guidance on career development, or they continue to feel overwhelmed and lost during the last years of High School. Schools and students need more support and earlier guidance.
In college, that ratio triples – for each counselor there are 1250 students – creating a wider gap in getting support. Often, it’s shielded by “college success” class to help them manage, and the answer gets to “ask for help”, without address the blatant gap of asking for help and receiving it.
College counselors will have waitlists to support students, some even two semesters long. This delay further creates more anxiety, reduces confidence, and students feel they are part of the system that keeps the higher education running without getting adequate support.
The first year of college is a critical adjustment period that often determines a student’s future success or struggle, with the average GPA dropping to a “B-minus.” This decline is attributed to the stark transition from the structured, familiar environment of high school to the unstructured independence of university life.
This new environment forces students to navigate everything on their own, a challenge that is compounded if they move away from home. As a result, 70% of students feel overwhelmed by the combined pressures of managing self-care, making major life decisions (choosing a major), building new social circles, and handling independence for the first time.
This complex emotional journey frequently leads to lost confidence and poor coping skills, resulting in negative outcomes such as lower grades, extended graduation times, and increased financial burdens. A low GPA in the first year can also create lasting anxiety, making it difficult for students to improve their grades later. Supportive programs can help students ease into this transition, leading to a more comfortable and successful college and career experience.
70% are overwhelmed with options
GPA falls during the first year
Your graduate is our #1 priority
Building confidence, addressing support gaps, and creating community
The gaps in support are severe, leading to more young adults not achieving their full potential, often returning to live at home and accepting remedial jobs that aren’t aligned with their college degrees.
We know our graduates want to graduate and start creating their personal and professional success. Take pride in their contribution while living a more balanced life because they didn’t have to struggle through college to figure out what they wanted, and then return for higher education to actually do what they want, or live a life of less meaningful jobs to pay the bills.
We created the program to support students build a healthier career and life – Imagine a head-start program for adulthood.
We believe by supporting students during these transformative years, they’ll experience fewer setbacks in adulthood and live a more balanced life.
Career Readiness Packages - PRE ORDER
Career Readiness
Self-paced support for 3 months-
3 Months of Support
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200+ Support Content
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ONE Group Coaching Session
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Career Readiness Workbook
The Jump Starter
For quick, tactical help-
1 x Coaching Session
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Resume & LinkedIn Optimization
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Career Path Finder Assessment
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Career Readiness Program
The Future Finder
For direction and clarity-
2 x Coaching Sessions
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Strength Assessment (MBTI/SII)
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Career Path Planning and Strategy
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Career Readiness Program
Career Readiness Package Description
Skills They Don’t Teach in School.
The Promise: A 3-month membership to build professional confidence before graduation.
ONE Group Coaching: A dedicated time every 3 months to pop in and ask questions about internships, college apps, or summer jobs.
200+ Support Content: Sessions on ‘How to Network,’ ‘Financial Basics,’ and ‘Communication’—skills that put you ahead of your peers, Shared weekly.
Career Readiness Workbook: My comprehensive guide to mapping out your future, accessible 24/7.
Note: Limited to 15 students to ensure quality interactions.
The “Make an Impression” Toolkit.
The Promise: We take your raw experience and turn it into a professional application.
1 x Coaching Session: We use this session to prep for an upcoming interview or finalize your application strategy. (Schedule now or once enrolled)
Resume & LinkedIn Optimization: We guide your professional resume and digital footprint
Career Path Finder Assessment: The Strong Interest Inventory assessment to help you build confidence in your Major and Career selection.
Career Readiness Program for 3 months starting in May 2026.
The Find Your Direction Sessions
The Promise: Integrating MBTI and SII to leverage your strengths in building a successful future
2 x Coaching Session: We use these sessions to prep for career exploration and preparation. (Schedule now or once enrolled)
Strength Assessment (MBTI/SII): We use the gold-standard assessments (Myers-Briggs) to guide your career path.
Resume & LinkedIn Optimization: We edit your professional resume and LinkedIn to leverage your strengths
Career Readiness Program for 3 months starting in May 2026.
About me: Simanto Khandaker, M. A.
15+ Years of Coaching Experience
- College students since 2009
- Mid-Career since 2015
- Executive Career since 2022
- Career Readiness since 2024
20+ Years of Professional Experience:
- Global 500 Companies (JP Morgan, Home Depot, Adecco Group, etc.)
- Higher Education Institutes (UCF, GSU, General Assembly, DeVry)
- U.S. State Department
Educational Background:
- Bachelors in Psychology
- Masters in Marriage, Couples and Family
- Master in Mental Health
- Career Counseling Certificate
- Multi-Year recognized Coach in Georgia (2x)
- National and Global Award Recipient (10x)
- International Conference Presentations (4x)
- National Conference Presentations (8x)
Frequently Asked Questions
The Career Readiness Program is a game-changer. It builds a foundation for helping high school seniors manage stress, assessments to ensure alignment, build confidence, and help prioritize their life for success. All by leveraging their strengths and providing a map to a balanced life and a strong career.
The Career Readiness program is group-based program to help support future leaders in developing skills to succeed post high school. The program offers self-paced learning modules, with opportunities to engage in group discussions with peers from around the U.S.
We interviewed over 200 individuals: parents, professionals, teachers, and students.
Here’s what parents shared:
- Make them resilient and resourceful
- How to make SMART choices and speak up for themselves
- Career/Major choice, financial literacy, communication, etc.
Here’s what professionals shared:
- Make it easy to access and engaging
- Discuss Finance, Career Development, and Relationship-Building
- Stress Management, and Priority setting
Here’s what students wanted:
- Make it less overwhelming, I don’t know what I don’t know
- I want to be included in discussions, not a lecture
- It would be great to text my questions and get support
We interviewed 200+ parents, executives, university staff, and counselors to identify particular knowledge and support gaps for High School graduates. These were clustered within 50+ topics, and these six modules:
- Module 1: Transitioning to Independence
- Module 2: Emotional and Mental Well-being
- Module 3: Academic and College Success
- Module 4: Career Exploration and Development
- Module 5: Life Skills and Personal Growth
- Adaptive Module: Need Based Support
The program is capped at 15 students per cohort, and cohorts are only enrolled in September (Fall), and May (Spring).
Join the waitlist to stay informed about the process.
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