All the area high schools are at some stage of organizing their curriculum around career clusters, with some schools having the clusters in place. The Career Planning System is designed to help students and parents make wise decisions when opting for a career cluster and a plan of study. There is total flexibility in moving between clusters as students mature and make new choices. In ninth grade, all students take a Career Research class where they begin to develop their Passport, a portfolio constructed during high school. Extensive collaborative efforts exist between the schools and the community, including business and industry and community colleges.
Parents are active participants in the schools.
The Consortium is currently developing a project management tool that will include a Career Connection Report Card. An evaluation subcommittee, comprising business and industry representatives, leads program evaluations and analyzes the information to ensure continuous quality improvement. Success is measured by students' acquiring the Blueprint for Career Preparation Career Competencies. A tracking system for students within Volusia County Schools is being developed to tie individual student information with the district's Management Information System. The Career Planning System has been recognized as exemplary by both the Florida Departments of Education and Labor.