Academic & Career Planning
Academic & Career Planning (ACP)
Academic and Career Planning (ACP) is a student-driven, adult-supported process where learners build informed visions for post-secondary success through self-exploration, career exploration, and career-management skills.
About ACP at Holmen High School
Xello is the electronic portfolio service Wisconsin selected to house each student’s ACP. Throughout high school, students continue the work begun in middle school—learning about their skills and interests, exploring careers and education options, and planning pathways to reach their goals. Families can revisit this portfolio to support course registration, paths of study, and post-secondary planning.
What is Xello?
Xello is a web-based career exploration and planning tool used in middle and high school to explore career and college options and develop a career plan. Access it anywhere with an internet connection.
*Some features may be used only in middle school, only in high school, or both.
- Interest & Skills Assessments — identify careers that fit your strengths and preferences.
- Career Profiles — current information on occupations with links to related college programs.
- Multimedia Interviews — hear from real professionals in a wide range of fields.
- College & University Search — robust program and school exploration tools.
- Communication Hub — counselors/teachers can post links, announcements, and assignments.
- Resume Builder — create polished resumes from your portfolio experiences.