Postsecondary Navigation

The Wayne RESA Postsecondary Success Navigator helps provide navigational support for referred recent graduates of the Career Counseling initiative. Post secondary navigators empower alumni to build and pursue their unique career roadmap, develop resiliencies to cope with the challenges of transition, gain courage to advocate for themselves, and cultivate a network to support their goals.

Additionally, the Postsecondary Success Navigator helps to support the Department of Workforce Development by enhancing partnerships with traditional and non-traditional postsecondary programs as well as workforce partners. Through a collaborative approach we’re able to increase awareness and access to opportunities and create the talent pipelines to address the workforce demands of the present and future.

Support includes

  • Ongoing career exploration counseling for undecided youth
  • Resource building to address challenges associated with socioeconomic status, transportation, health/mental health
  • Assistance with enrollment steps for postsecondary programs
  • Connections to Peer Mentors as well as Professionals In Industry related to career goals
  • Career development educational workshops and resource sharing


I greatly appreciate you checking in on me. You have kept my motivation and spirits for college alive!
X.B. (Henry Ford College student)


Key Graduate Data Points

77% of the class of 2024  were engaged in postsecondary education 6 months after high school.
23% of the class of 2024 graduates reported struggling to find employment.
26% of the class of 2024 graduates changed their mind about their career path within 6 months post graduation.
76% of the class of 2024 graduates reported at least one major challenge making their goals harder to achieve

General Resources

Where to Turn Guide – A resource for residents of Southeast Michigan.
Detroit For Life - A resource for Detroit Residents

College Scorecard – Find and Compare Schools
Michigan’s Hot 50 Jobs – The Highest Growth & Income Jobs through 2028
Michigan Training Connect - WIOA Training Programs
MUST Construction Careers – Find Apprenticeships in Skilled Trades
PATHFINDER – Explore programs and career options
Ready To Launch Skilled Trades – Flyer outlining great trades opportunities

Financial Aid

Create FSAID – Starting Point For the FAFSA
FAFSA – Federal Student Aid Application
TIP – Michigan Tuition Incentive Program
Michigan Student Aid Portal
UAspire

Scholarships

FastWeb
Big Future – Scholarship Search
Free 4U

Contact Us

Krista McKinney-King
Director of Workforce Development, CTE, Adult Ed & Career Counseling
Brad Minton
Post-Secondary Success Navigator