STUDENTS ARE CONSIDERED COLLEGE AND CAREER READY WHEN THEY HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ACADEMIC PREPARATION NEEDED TO ENROLL AND SUCCEED IN INTRODUCTORY COLLEGE CREDIT-BEARING COURSES WITHIN AN ASSOCIATE OF BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAM WITHOUT THE NEED FOR REMEDIATION.

THESE SAME ATTRIBUTES AND LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENT ARE NEEDED FOR ENTRY INTO AND SUCCESS IN POSTSECONDARY WORKFORCE EDUCATION OR DIRECTLY INTO A JOB THAT OFFERS GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT.

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