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PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHERIndiana’s College and Career Pathways

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What are College and Career Pathways?

• High school course sequences linking secondary & post-secondary.

• Providing direction so students can earn industry-standard certification or college credits toward a post-secondary degree.

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What are College and Career Pathways?

• Toward Indiana careers that are: High wage and high/moderate demand in

Indiana Or one of the eight emerging career areas

in the Indiana Strategic Skills Initiative• Begin with the end in mind – needs of

business and industry first, then higher education, then secondary

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Pathway Plans

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Pathway Plans

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Pathway Plans

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The PathwaysPhase I Career Cluster Pathways

Manufacturing

Advanced ManufacturingElectronics and Computer TechnologyPrecision Machine TechnologyWelding Technology

STEM Project Lead the Way - Engineering

Health and Human Services

Biotechnology Research & DevelopmentEMT/ParamedicDentalHealth InformaticsTherapeutic & Diagnostic Services

Information Technology

Computer ProgrammingNetwork SupportPC Support

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Fire ScienceCriminal Justice

Architecture and ConstructionConstruction TradesDrafting & Design

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Automotive Services TechnologyLogistics & Supply Chain Management

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The PathwaysPhase II Career Cluster Pathways

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Agribusiness, Agricultural EngineeringAgriscienceEnvironmental Science & Natural RecoursesHorticulture/Landscape Management

Arts, Audio Visual Technology & Communication

Graphic Arts & DesignInteractive Media & Web DesignEntertainment Media & BroadcastingPhotography

Business Management and Administration

Business ManagementEntrepreneurship

Education and TrainingEarly Childhood EducationElementary EducationSecondary Education

Finance Financial Services

Hospitality & TourismHospitality Management, Restaurant ManagementEvent Management,Culinary Arts, Culinary SpecialtiesDietetics and Nutrition

Human Services Family & Community Services, Youth Development, Adult & Elder Care, Personal Services/Cosmetology

Marketing Marketing Management, Specialty Marketing

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Autobody, Aviation, Diesel, Small Engines

Projected Timeline

2009-10 2010 -11 2011 -12 2012 -13 2013 -14

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Phase III

Grade 11-12

Grades9 - 10 Career Foundations Course

OLC/CPSS with financial literacy, computer apps, basic foundational skills

Introductory CoursesElements of multiple Career Pathways in multiple

courses

Pathway ConcentrationDual credit courses,

skill-building courses, career and college preparation

Core Courses

Foundation Courses

ExplorationCourses

Prepared for College and Career

Two-year Associates Degree One-year Certificate Four-year Degree Credential Technical Certificate License Apprenticeship Work

Concentration

Pathway CoreFundamental knowledge and skills within

a Career PathwayDual credit courses and skills-building

courses

Career Exploration CourseExposure to 16 career clusters, career interest inventories,

exploration

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Important Notes

• All students in a Pathway earn either college credits OR a certification or credential

• Goal – A Pathway for every student• Phase III begins this spring • Are YOU interested?

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Resources

Pathways Website¨ www.doe.in.gov/pathways

IDOE Pathways Project Coordinators¨ Mark Cosand (mcosand@doe.in.gov)¨ Peggy Wild (pwild@doe.in.gov)

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