Naviance announces launch of the iStartStrong™ assessment through Naviance Succeed

Naviance offers CPP, Inc.’s iStartStrong™ assessment in its NavStore™ marketplace

August 18, 2011

Arlington, VA and Mountain View, CA - Naviance, the leading provider of measurable student success solutions for K-12 schools and districts, and CPP, Inc. (CPP.com), an industry leader in research, training, and organizational development tools, including the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) assessment, today announced the launch of the iStartStrong™ assessment through Naviance Succeed. With this launch, Naviance Network schools and districts can employ tools through Succeed’s NavStore™ marketplace to help students identify and pursue a college and career path that aligns with their interests and personalities.

“We believe that helping students see a connection between their work in school and their opportunities for a fulfilling career and life is critical to college and career success. Partnering with CPP gives our members access to best-in-class tools to help students identify a career path that aligns with their interests and personality, ultimately increasing the likelihood that they’ll stay in school and graduate,” said Stephen M. Smith, President of Naviance.

For the first time Naviance will offer CPP, Inc.’s iStartStrong report which enables students to chart fulfilling career paths by discovering how their interests, preferences, and personal styles relate to career options. iStartStrong offers the insights of the Strong Interest Inventory® assessment – which is used by more than 70 percent of U.S. colleges and universities – through an interactive, online format.

The NavStore offers an easy way for Naviance member schools and districts to find best-in-class college and career readiness support tools. Staff can view integrated product offerings through launching the NavStore right from the homepage in Naviance Succeed. This one-stop shop is unique as it provides members the ability to explore a variety of high-quality, supplemental products and services.

“In today’s hyper-competitive global economy, the importance of helping students connect with their ideal careers can’t be underestimated,” said Jeff Hayes, President and CEO, CPP, Inc. “We’re thrilled to partner with Naviance to give students the self-awareness they need to make the best career choice.”

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