The Wisconsin Career Pathways approach provides the means necessary for students to participate and complete a pathway in a specific career by:
- Taking a sequence of aligned courses,
- Earning an industry-recognized credential,
- Enrolling in dual college credit classes,
- Participating in work-based learning experiences, and
- Accessing related career and technical student organizations (CTSOs)
To learn more about funding for State-Endorsed Career Pathways, go to the Perkins Reserve Grants webpage.
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See how regional career pathways work through the eyes of a student.
What are the Benefits of Career Pathways?
- For high school students, career pathways align education and training with the needs of the local job market, provide a range of postsecondary options, expose students to industry-recognized credentials and work-based learning opportunities, and help students enter or advance within an occupation.
- For schools, career pathways provide a specific ACP plan for occupations that are in demand in Wisconsin.This allows schools to focus on student and curriculum activities with input and support from employers and higher education partners from across the state.
- For employers, career pathways make partnerships with a greater number of schools possible. This allows employers to shape the future talent pipeline, foster young talent, and highlight local career opportunities across an entire region.
Watch the video Pathways Wisconsin: Where Talent Starts. Learn how employers and educators work together to build pathways for students.