PATHWAYS OVERVIEW

WHAT IS A CAREER PATHWAY? 

A career pathway is a sequence of experiences intentionally designed to facilitate the development of academic, technical and employability skills connected to a set of related occupations. It connects high school to stackable postsecondary credentials that lead to career entry and advancement. Students require access to and the ability to navigate the pathway. 


WHY A REGIONAL APPROACH?

Regional pathways rely on a coalition of aligned actors fro multiple sectors to design and execute. A regional approach to pathways includes developing strong infrastructure that prepares systems to design, scale, and sustain pathways. 

WHY DO PATHWAYS MATTER?

Pathways benefit both students and employers by building regional talent pipelines that spur economic growth 

across the state and ensuring that all Texans have the skills and credentials needed for economic advancement.

Students:


Employers: