About the Program
Possbl.me’s College and Career Readiness Certificate Program is a research-driven initiative created in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE). Designed for students in grades 8–10, it helps them discover college possibilities, explore career paths, and create clear, achievable plans—while equipping parents and schools with the tools to guide and support them.
Offered as a 1-day immersive workshop, integrated classroom program, or self-paced online course, our flexible approach meets students and families wherever they are in their journey.
What Students Learn
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Understand the unique opportunities college programs have to offer
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How to explore the 5,500+ college options in the U.S. and find the best fit
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What degrees, majors, and career paths are possible—and how to align with them
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How to break down financial aid and scholarships into understandable terms
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How to set SMART goals and follow a research-backed framework for success
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How to turn stress and confusion into agency and excitement
What You Receive
Workshop
Online Platform + Resources
Knowledge + Confidence
Why it Works
Starts Early
By starting earlier - our program allows students to understand opportunities and properly prepare for their future.
Holistic
Possibility Development includes not just academics but also mental health, resilience, self-discovery, imagination, and personal growth.
Evidence Based
Created in partnership with the world’s leading youth mentorship researchers at Penn GSE.our program delivers successful results.
Parent Engagment
Our program includes parent discussion questions- making the parent a key part of the process.
Individual Potential
Possibility Development emphasizes harnessing individual strengths, and interests. Not a one size fits all approach.
Dynamic & Flexible
Our process ensures a dynamic and responsive approach to students' needs and changing goals.
“Possibility Development helps individuals explore their values and interests, then formulate tangible goals, and with robust support, fulfill them.”
Dr. Micheal Nakkula
Chair, Human Development and Quantitative Methods Division U Penn GSE
Program Options
1-Day Workshop
On-site experience hosted at your school or college campus. Includes lunch, campus tour, certificate ceremony.
School or Organization Based Integration
Integrate the platform and activities into advisory periods, career classes, organizational training, workshops or school counseling programs.
Self-Paced Online
Families or students can complete the program anytime, anywhere—with full platform and guidebook access.
All formats culminate in a Certificate of Completion and ongoing access to planning tools and resources.
IMPACT
THE
INCREASE IN
"I HAVE INTEREST IN
COLLEGE"
"I HAVE ABILITY TO GET INTO COLLEGE"
"I HAVE THE ABILITY TO AFFORD COLLEGE"
"I HAVE A PLAN TOWARDS COLLEGE"
*RESULTS BASED ON RESEARCH FINDINGS FROM CURRENT AND FORMER PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
Testimonials
John G. I Director Innovation Penn GSE
Implementing this ground breaking research into a college readiness program has the ability to transform the lives of so many.
Linelle A. I Parent
This is AWESOME! Action is often the hardest thing for teens, and this encourages them and helps them understand how to take ACTION to achieve their goals.
Ted M. I College Counselor
I think this is great, very practical and applicable. I love the step by step approach.