Pathways to Prosperity

Planning Meeting

• Career Pathways Aligned to Local Labor Market Needs

–Course sequences for grades 9 – 14

–Cost Savings and Requirements

–Linkages between high school and postsecondary curriculum

–Support student transition from school into the labor market

• Career Information and Advising System

–Beginning in middle school

–Expose students to a wide range of career options

–Offer work-based learning opportunities throughout Pathways

Developing a Pathway?

Pathways to Prosperity

What will a Career Pathway look like?

PATHWAY EXAMPLES

Career Description

Career Pathway

High School Program of Study

“CTE Completer” Courses

Enhancement Courses

Career & College Promise

College Transfer

Credit Only

Technical CCP Courses

= CTE & College Credit

Savings from CCP Courses

STEM Associate’s Degree Detail

Medical Assisting

Associate’s Degree Detail

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Sample Pathways

STEM Pathway

Other WCC Program Options

Medical Assisting Pathway

Other WCC Program Options

Articulated Credit Agreement

Industry-Recognized

Credentials

• All “CTE Completers” in NC take the Work Keys Assessment

• Potential to earn a Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)• Nationally-recognized credential • Measure of career readiness in Reading for Information,

Applied Math, and Locating Information

• Additional credentials can be earned through completion of CTE and CCP course work.

Available for Other Info

• This area of the PATHWAY template could be used for other information.

• One idea might be to include the names of local employers who offer career opportunities in the pathway

• We welcome other suggestions from you on this too.

Questions?