REGIONAL PATHWAYS
WHAT ARE EDUCATION AND CAREER PATHWAYS?
Education and career pathways seamlessly link K–12 education, postsecondary education, and careers in high-wage, in-demand industries.
HIGH-QUALITY PATHWAYS INCORPORATE SEVEN KEY COMPONENTS:
CROSS-SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS
Cross-sector partnerships are critical in bridging K-12, higher education, and the labor market.
ALIGNMENT WITH LABOR MARKET DEMAND
Alignment with labor market demand leads to jobs in high-wage, in-demand industries with career advancement opportunities.
LINKS BETWEEN SECONDARY AND POSTSECONDARY
Links between secondary and postsecondary propel students to and through postsecondary education.
CREDENTIALS WITH VALUE IN THE LABOR MARKET
Credentials with value in the labor market enable students to compete by earning stackable and portable industry-recognized certifications.
INTEGRATION OF RIGOROUS ACADEMICS AND CAREER-FOCUSED LEARNING
Integration of rigorous academics and career-focused learning provide CTE programs, dual credit opportunities, and AP and IB options to students.
EFFECTIVE ADVISING
Effective advising offers coaching, mentoring, and a range of college and career options through a set of sequenced activities.
CONTINUUM OF WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Continuum of work-based learning experiences allow students to reflect on and apply what they have learned.