College & Career Ready

Lauderdale County School District is committed to preparing every student for success beyond high school—whether that path leads to college, career training, or directly into the workforce. The tools and resources below are designed to support students as they explore their options and plan their futures.

ACT Test

The ACT is a nationally recognized college entrance exam that measures skills in English, math, reading, and science. The ACT® standardized exam is often used by colleges for college admission, scholarships and academic advising. Learn more: https://www.act.org

ACT Test Resources:

ACT® Practice Test and Resources: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation/free-act-test-prep.html
Get2College Online Resources: https://get2college.org/resources/#act-prep
Get2College YouTube Prep Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ6PlTr_ZFBJ5jnLcrBj5n4xXGeNsFq1s

ACT WorkKeys

ACT WorkKeys measures foundational workplace skills that are essential to job success and leads to a National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC).

More info: https://www.act.org/workkeys
ACT WorkKeys Resources:

Practice Test and Resources from ACT: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/act-workkeys/act-workkeys-assessments/preparation.html
Test-Guide Free Practice Tests: https://www.test-guide.com/free-workkeys-practice-tests.html
IXL Applied Math: https://www.ixl.com/math/skill-plans/act-workkeys-applied-math
IXL Graphic Literacy: https://www.ixl.com/math/skill-plans/act-workkeys-graphic-literacy
IXL Business Writing: https://www.ixl.com/ela/skill-plans/act-workkeys-business-writing
IXL Workplace Documents: https://www.ixl.com/ela/skill-plans/act-workkeys-workplace-documents
Meridian/Lauderdale County Public Library Test Prep via Learning Express PrepSTEP (must have library card): https://www.learningexpresshub.com/ProductEngine/LELIndex.html#/prepstepacademic/libraryhome

Industry Certifications

CTE students have the opportunity to earn valuable industry-recognized credentials as part of their program of study.

Sample certifications include:

ServSafe
NCCER Core Construction
CPR/First Aid
OSHA 10

MS Works

Mississippi Works connects students and job seekers with real-time job postings, training programs, and more.

Visit: https://www.mississippiworks.org

Mississippi Top Jobs Explorer

Use this interactive tool to explore high-demand jobs in Mississippi, salary ranges, required education, and more.

Explore careers: https://get2college.org/resources/explore-careers-in-mississippi/

CareerOneStop – Explore Careers

Provided by the U.S. Department of Labor, this tool allows students to browse careers by interest, skills, or industry.

Explore now: https://www.careeronestop.org/ExploreCareers

Scholarship Search Tool

College scholarships are financial aid for college and can be based on academic, financial need, athletics, or participation in an activity. Find scholarships based on interests, career goals, academic achievements, and more.

Start your search: https://get2college.org/resources/scholarship-search-tool/https://www.fastweb.com

Skills Navigator

The Mississippi's Skills Navigator serves as a dynamic career exploration resource where users can explore career pathways, discover majors, engage with interactive activities, watch video interviews with professionals, and create personalized action plans to guide their journey forward.

Try Skills Navigator: https://roadtripnation.com/workforce/mississippi