Washington Career Pathways Jo Ann Baria VP Workforce, Economic and Professional Development Pierce College Christina DuWors Washington Career Pathways Project Manager

30 Participating Colleges 3 from WA— Skagit, South, Pierce American Association for Community Colleges Guided Pathways Project

6 Summits with Pre-Work and Post Work 1. Change Leadership Implementing Pathways at Scale 2. Mapping Pathways Through the Institution 3. Redesigning Student Intake Systems and Ongoing Academic and Non- Academic Support 4. Ensuring Students are Learning and Progressing Through the Pathway 5. Pathways to Transfer and Employment 6. Policy Meets Pathway: Governing Board roles and Policy Changes

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

WIOA Career Pathways A combination of rigorous/high-quality education, training, and services that— Align with the skill needs of local industries; Utilize a range of secondary or postsecondary education options, including apprenticeships; Includes advising/counseling; Consists of education within the context of workforce preparation activities and training for a specific occupation; Accelerate educational and career advancement; Provides opportunities for secondary school diploma/equivalent AND 1 or more recognized postsecondary credentials; and Helps an individual enter or advance within a specific job or occupational cluster.

CORE ELEMENTS PATHWAY SECTOR PATHWAY DESIGN PATHWAY INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY PATHWAY PARTICIPANT SUPPORTS PATHWAY MEASUREMENT PATHWAY PARTNERSHIP

Perkins Postsecondary and WIOA Metrics

Partners Centers of Excellence State Board for Community & Technical Colleges Workforce Training Board Association of Washington Business Washington State Department of Labor and Industries Workforce College Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Washington Association for Career & Technical Education

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