Class of ’25: Books for the Graduating Senior

Posted on May 13, 2025

by Adira F

The caps are decorated, your finals have been taken, and the credits have tallied up. You’re graduating! Leaving behind school and taking the next step in your life… except what is the next step? Use the books available below if you’re going to college, off to trade school, heading straight into the workforce, or still undecided. There is a path out there for everyone, and a little self-reflection is all it takes to find it.

Take these recommendations and go forth! For extra help, join us for our in-person summer career, college, and trade school workshop series, in partnership with the Rocket Career Center. Check your local branch calendar for dates and times.

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