Post-High School Years

Did you know that I Know I Can is here for you beyond high school? Our Pathways to Success team is here to continue supporting you as you move into the college and career world.

College & Career Support

At I Know I Can, we know how difficult the transition from high school to the professional and higher education world can be. That’s why we have our Pathways to Success team ready to support you on your college and career journey!

Whether you’re an incoming college freshman needing assistance with enrollment tasks, or a high school graduate looking to head straight into a career, our retention team is here for you! We provide guidance with post-high school educational options toward meaningful careers, in addition to helping you stay on track with your academic goals.

Some of our services include:

One-on-one counseling through office hours at select college campuses (see below) and/or e-mail communications.
Lunch and Learn workshops.
Assistance with completing and submitting the FAFSA.
Assistance with scholarship applications (including the IKIC grant!)
Summer transition workshops.
Career path guidance.
Access to information on campus resources, campus activities, and careers/internships.

COMPASS: Central Ohio Mapping Program for Achieving Sustainable Success

I Know I Can is proud to be partnering with Columbus State Community College and the Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio to provide coaching and funding for Columbus residents who finished high school in the last few years and are looking for a career boost.

The COMPASS program provides academic and career support to Columbus residents who completed their high school education between 2019 and 2024. Eligible individuals can choose between an academic path or career path.* Each participant in the academic path will have an academic and career coach who will assist them throughout their time at Columbus State. Additionally, program participants will receive funding to cover tuition and enrollment fees at Columbus State, making college a reality at no cost!

COMPASS aims to:

Re-engage high school completers who stopped out or never enrolled in postsecondary education or training.
Encourage college persistence for individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Improve college and career readiness and milestone completion while removing financial barriers to enrollment.

For more information about the program, please email retention@iknowican.org.

*To be eligible, students must meet these requirements:

Graduated from high school between 2019-2024.
Currently live at an address within Columbus, Ohio (proof of residency is required).
Not actively enrolled at Columbus State Community College (individuals transferring in from another institution are eligible as long as criteria 1 & 2 are met; returning CSCC students must have been inactive for one autumn and spring cycle for consideration).

Complete this intake form to confirm eligibility for the next available term.

On-Campus Office Hours

Did you know that our College & Career Navigators hold office hours on various local colleges and universities? Check out where our Navigators will be this semester. (Students are encouraged to schedule appointments with Navigators – contact info below)