2023-2024 Student Handbook

Career Coaching Services

The Drake State Career Coaching program provides valuable education and career planning information and resources to students and adults at any stage in life.  A career coach is often housed in secondary and post-secondary schools and community colleges.   

Drake State provides career coaching to assist students in the following areas: 
College and career planning assistance; 
Assessments: Skills, interest, and confidence analysis; 
Career change or displaced worker planning assistance and resources; 
Research on careers including skills, education, salary, and job expectations.  

Career Coaches work to set goals and assist individuals with plans that are a best fit for them, regardless of the college or career choice the individual is considering. Coaching sessions can be done in groups or individually at a local school or a scheduled meeting location. Career coaching services are free of charge.