MyColLife.Com Announces the Release of V3.0
MyColLife is proud to announce the launch of Version 3.0, now available to students, parents, guidance counselors, school districts, high schools, community organizations and veterans. This open-access educational and career planning platform delivers student empowerment, social engagement and mentoring tools at no cost. The V3.0 update is live and ready for use by any educational or career-planning organization. Sign Up!
What’s New in Version 3.0
- MyColLife Parent Portal (New)
A new Parent Portal enables parents and guardians to participate in college finance planning, review degree progress, receive administrative messages and stay informed about their student’s academic progress.
- Enhanced Communication Between High Schools and Colleges
Students can now centralize and manage high school, college and professional contacts. This improved communication channel supports secure messaging, document sharing, group collaboration and social engagement among students, educators and advisors.
- MyColLife Active Job Listings
In addition to access to thousands of job postings from the U.S. Department of Labor, V3.0 offers geo-targeted job listings matched to a student’s career interests and field of study, making it easier to find opportunities close to home.
- Veteran Personality Profile and College Prep Enhancements
MyColLife has added veteran-focused features to support the transition from military service to higher education and careers. The platform now includes a veteran-tailored personality profile and enhanced college and career planning tools designed to smooth that transition.
- Digital Badge Technology for High School Students
Launching in fall 2015, MyColLife will introduce five digital badges for high school students and incoming college freshmen. Earned badges can be linked to social networks, digital resumes and supported platforms like Mozilla Backpack, helping students showcase skills and achievements.
- User Opt-Out Feature for Data Sharing
Privacy is a core priority. V3.0 introduces a clear opt-out option that allows students to control whether their data is shared, ensuring greater transparency and user control over personal information.
- Improved Accessibility and Website Standardization
Commitment to equal access drives our accessibility upgrades. The V3.0 release includes enhancements to support students with special needs and brings improved consistency across the site for a better user experience.
- Mobile App for iPhone and Android
MyColLife’s mobile app is included in V3.0 and is available for both iPhone and Android devices to deliver on-the-go access to planning tools, messaging, job listings and notifications.
What is MyColLife?
MyColLife is an integrated educational platform that combines college and career planning with social networking and relationship management tools designed specifically for students. The platform supports both incoming and current college students with personalized resources to help them choose degrees, plan careers and build a portfolio of credentials. Key features include personality assessment (Holland Code), degree and college selection tools, student networking, group learning spaces, access to institutional resources and collaboration tools for employers and recruiters.
Testimonials:
“MyColLife is a highly practical, user-friendly tool that guides students toward careers they will find fulfilling. The platform supports self-analysis and career exploration, and allows users to build a personal portfolio of credentials and experiences. In my experience working in youth development, I have not encountered a comparable service. Congratulations to Sam Kann and the MyColLife team for creating such an innovative resource.”
Dan Busby
Director of Development, Pathway to Adventure Council, Boys Scouts of America – Chicago, IL
“MyColLife.com is a first-rate online resource for students, parents and school counselors who are helping to define a student’s career direction. The application is robust, guiding users from career assessment to job discovery and education planning. It is an essential tool for school counselors and, importantly, it is free to use during a time when budgets are constrained.”
William R. Waas
Chairman & CEO, Illinois Technology Foundation
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