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College/Career Research and Development (CCRD)

Is College/Career Research and Development (CCRD) for You?

  • Do you enjoy new opportunities to earn money for your future?
  • Do you want real-world career experience in a field that interests you?
  • Do you want to prepare yourself for college and a career?
  • Do you want to develop skills that will help you to manage your personal finances?

About the Program

College/Career Research and Development is a two-year program of study that prepares students with academic, technical, and workplace skills necessary to pursue future education and employment in a career field of their interest upon graduation from high school.


Sample Course Plan for College/Career Research and Development (CCRD)

Sample Courses

College and Career

Career Opportunities

Where this Program is Offered


If this program is not available at your school, meet with your counselor to select courses that will allow you to explore your interest in these careers.