Career Pathways at SFCC: Unifying Secondary and Post-secondary Learning to Build a Vital Career-ready Workforce Career Clusters The career clusters are part of a nationwide education initiative designed to link what students learn in school with knowledge and skills they need for success in college and careers.

National Career Clusters –Example — Law ClusterLaw Cluster New Mexico Career Clusters

Energy and Environmental Technology Engineering, Construction and Manufacturing Health and Bio Sciences Communication and Information Systems Business Services Arts and Entertainment Hospitality and Tourism New Mexico Career Clusters Foundation Knowledge and Skills Academic and Technical Literacy Employability – Ethics – Systems Teamwork – Career Development – Problem Solving – Critical Thinking – Information Technology Application – Community Awareness – Communication – Innovation – Safety, Health and Environment

Pathways at SFCC Not Just dual credit classes anymore –Project Lead The Way--Tech Prep funding that is introducing students to STEM careers, starting in the 9 th grade Development of an SFCC applied degree model that focuses on flexibility and connection to core and general academics Increased focus on assessment of applied learning (i.e. piloting Work Keys skills assessment) Stepped Advisement model