Putting Youth in the Right Lane and Ensuring They Run Their Course

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Kuder, Inc., an NDPC/N recognized Model Program, has over 75 years of research to prove its career development strategies not only help place students on a personalized career path that aligns to their passions, but that they stay on track and reach lifelong success.

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Putting Youth in the Right Lane and Ensuring They Run THEIR Course

Presented by: Quint DeWitte Senior Sales Associate, Sales & Support

National Dropout Prevention Conference November 3, 2014

• Quint DeWitte is a senior sales associate for Kuder, Inc.

• Specializes in consulting with educational and workforce agencies to provide customized online college and career planning solutions to students and adults.

• Prior to joining Kuder in 2007, held various leadership roles in sales and corporate training in the finance, insurance, and telecommunications industries.

About Me

About You

About Us

150 million people have used Kuder;

three million new users annually.

More than 12,000 sites domestically; 100 internationally.

Created 120 custom systems

Over the last 75+ years, millions worldwide have relied on us for reliable solutions.

Model Program

Academic Performance

11% increase in school performance.

Transition Rates

90% of Kuder users transition into postsecondary education.

Retention Rates

18% increase in retention.

Completion Rates

60% of Kuder users never changed their major.

76% rated Kuder as helpful

in making educational

and career plans.

rated Kuder

as helpful in

motivating

them to stay

in school.

77%

rated Kuder as helpful in

choosing postsecondary

programs or college

majors.

AND

rated Kuder as helpful in giving them

hope for their future.

91%

Making a Difference

www.alcareerinfo.org

• All Students are required to take an interest assessment in 8th or 9th grade

• All 9th graders are required to have a 4 year educational plan

• All students are required to go through a career preparedness course to graduate from HS.

– Career Development Component

– Financial Literacy Component

– Technology Skills Applications

Passed Legislation

ADMS Reporting Options

Suite of Solutions

Questions?

Questions? Thank you

Quint DeWitte Senior Sales Associate, Sales & Support

dewitteq@kuder.com

800.314.8972 | www.kuder.com