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A faster way to your career
The PCC Career Pathways & STEP program connects you with personalized coaching and support to help you move quickly into in-demand, family-supporting careers – through short-term training and career-focused programs.
What is the Career Pathways & STEP program?
We are a student support program – not an academic department. That means:
We don’t run classes, accept students into programs, or award degrees.
But we do offer personalized coaching, connection to financial resources, and help navigating college – so you can move toward a stable, family-supporting career in a clear and supported way.
Our coaches walk alongside you as you build skills, set goals, and access the resources you need to succeed – whether that’s paying for school, exploring career options, or managing life outside the classroom.
STEP Program Eligibility
STEP students must be enrolled or pursuing a Career & Technical Education (CTE) program at PCC to participate in the Career Pathways & STEP program.
To qualify, you must be in a Career & Technical Major, such as Welding, Medical Assisting, Automotive, or Early Childhood Education, and focused on getting into the workforce after completing your program.
See the full list of eligible programs »
Please note: Students in University Transfer degrees (AAOT, etc.) or General Associate Degrees are not eligible for the STEP program.
Not sure if you’re eligible or what program fits your goals? We’ll help you sort it out. Let’s connect!
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USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language) should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online (USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form), from any USDA office, by calling 833-620-1071, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to:
- Mail:
Food and Nutrition Service, USDA
1320 Braddock Place, Room 334
Alexandria, VA 22314; or - Fax:
833-256-1665 or 202-690-7442; or - Email:
fmscivilrightscomplaints@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.