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    Students don’t need to wait until graduation to start their careers
    By Pearson

    For many high school students, figuring out what comes after graduation can feel overwhelming. But when they have opportunities to explore careers, build in-demand skills, earn recognized credentials, and connect classroom learning to the real world, their path forward can become much clearer.

    For Ryleigh Holland of Stamford, Vermont, that path led to architecture.

    As a student at McCann Technical High School, Ryleigh wasn't always sure what she wanted her future career to look like. Attending a school focused on career and technical education gave her the opportunity to explore different possibilities, and ultimately discover a passion that would shape her future.