Career Pathway certificate development
Career Pathway certificates
A Career Pathway certificate of 12-44 credits is part of a connected education and training program that prepares individuals for a job or advancement in an industry or occupation leading to high-demand jobs and higher wages and addresses employer needs. Career Pathways focus on easing and facilitating student transition from high school to community college; from pre-college courses to credit post-secondary programs; and from community college to AAS degree, larger certificate, and/or employment.
As you consider developing a Career Pathway within an industry, start with the end in mind.
- Are there jobs within the industry that are going unfilled?
- Is there a reasonable anticipation of employment growth in the industry?
- Have you consulted with industry leaders about entry-level employment and/or upgrading current workforce skills and knowledge? An advisory committee with industry representatives is required.
- Is there a subset of courses in the degree or certification that can be packaged to meet industry workforce needs?
- Identify who will be recruited for program participation, i.e. transition from high school, post-secondary education for career changers, career updating, workforce training, ABE, DE, ESL students, and others.