February 13, 2025 | Ian Hatcher
Introducing Student Plans: A Smarter Approach to Future Readiness
At Find Your Grind, we know that preparing students for their futures isn’t just about meeting requirements – it’s about empowering them to take meaningful steps toward their goals. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Student Plans, a powerful new feature designed to centralize career and post-secondary planning while ensuring alignment with state-mandated requirements.
No Matter What You Call It, We’ve Got You Covered
Every state has its own approach to future readiness planning – whether it’s called a Career Plan in Pennsylvania, a Career Development Plan in North Carolina, a Graduation Plan in Indiana, or something else entirely. With Student Plans, we’re making it easy for schools and districts to meet these requirements while giving students a personalized and engaging experience.
From the Academic & Career Plan in Florida to the High School & Beyond Plan in Washington, our solution adapts to your state’s needs while keeping students at the center of their journey.
Why Student Plans Matter
For many schools and districts, keeping up with career and post-secondary planning mandates can be a time-consuming administrative challenge. At the same time, students need a way to actively engage in planning their futures, rather than just checking off boxes.
The Student Plans feature bridges both needs. It:
✅ Ensures compliance with state-mandated career and post-secondary planning requirements.
✅ Reduces administrative burden for educators by centralizing tracking and documentation.
✅ Empowers students to take ownership of their future by setting goals, tracking progress, and showcasing achievements.
How It Works
Student Plans are found under the Portfolio section, where students will see a new “My Plan” tab. This interactive hub provides a structured yet flexible roadmap for students to build their future, step by step.
Key Features
🚀 Dynamic Goal Setting – Students can create and edit short-term and long-term goals, making their plans truly personal.
📌 My Next Steps – Large goals become achievable through specific, actionable steps.
📂 Artifact Upload & Evidence Collection – Students can upload files (resumes, certificates, projects) to showcase their progress.
🎯 Progress Tracker – A visual progress bar keeps students motivated by tracking completion of key milestones.
🎓 District-Specific Customization – Schools can add specific state or district-required actions that students check off manually.
🔍 Personalized Exploration – Students choose and prioritize from their top lifestyles, skills, careers, and mentors based on their activity in Find Your Grind, helping them discover the right path.
Who Benefits from Student Plans?
✔ Students – Gain a clear, structured way to plan their futures, track progress, and take real action toward their goals.
✔ Educators – Reduce the workload of career readiness tracking while gaining visibility into student progress.
✔ Administrators – Customize plans to meet district and state requirements while ensuring compliance.
The Future of Future Readiness
No matter what your state calls it – a Career Profile in Georgia, an Educational Development Plan in Michigan, a Personal Transition Plan in Hawaii, or a Student Success Plan in Ohio – Find Your Grind has you covered.
With Student Plans, Find Your Grind is making the journey from self-discovery to career and post-secondary planning more actionable and student-driven than ever before. Whether students are applying for college, exploring careers, or pursuing certifications, this feature ensures they have a roadmap to success – all in one place.
