The Columbus County JobReady Partnership Council is a voluntary partnership of business and professional people, public school employees, college employees, representatives of business and industry, and private citizens committed to increasing academic achievement by ensuring that all students, regardless of economic status, race, color, national origin, gender or disability, understand the many career possibilities available to them, the relevance of what they're taking in school to the world of work, and the steps they need to take to fulfill their career ambitions. Career experiences begin in kindergarten and continue through post secondary education. Activities include field trips to business sites, class visitors, Parent Career Days and Truck Days. Walk in My Shoes - As youth are approaching their high school years and will soon be making decisions about elective courses, emphasis is placed on individual career interest exploration. Career Days are held for students to talk with employers representing high school career clusters and 8th graders are offered a one-day job shadowing opportunity with an employer of their career interest area.
Career pathways provide educational selections that develop occupational skills.
Walk in My Future - Further training and preparation for future work is finely honed at the post secondary level. Career planning and counseling as well as field trips and employer panel discussions are provided at Southeastern Community College. The Columbus County JobLink Career Center provides job placement for students and graduates and offers job search related workshops.