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Berkshire High students describe benefits of 'Future Ready' career assessment
Summary
Students and staff described a recent career assessment administered to sophomores and juniors that matched students with potential careers and included one-on-one coaching; the program was funded through a $15,000 grant and a partnership with ATH.
Berkshire High School students presented findings from a "Future Ready" career assessment program the district conducted with Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus (ATH). Mr. Franks, introducing the high-school team, said the partnership was secured by Dr. Povaz and that a $15,000 grant covered the program so it "came at absolutely no cost to the district."
Mr. Franks said all sophomores and juniors took the research‑based assessment on May 4 in district facilities; the test measured aptitudes, interests, work values and personality, took about one to two hours per student and matched individuals with about 900 possible careers. Students then had one‑on‑one follow‑up coaching sessions to review results and set goals.
Students Ava, Bella and Ben described how the assessment affected their thinking about future plans. Ava said, "after taking the test... I'm going to further look into those career paths that were given to me." Bella said the results did not exactly match her initial plans but "made me realize like there are other options that fit me better." Ben said the review helped him confirm his passion and next steps even when coaches suggested alternatives.
District staff said the program will expand next year to incoming freshmen and sophomores so the district will have a full high‑school dataset to analyze trends and guide program decisions. Board members praised the students' presentation and encouraged them for their public speaking.
