1. Certified Career Pathways

2. Two Certified Pathways
Healthcare
Advanced Manufacturing
Determined from Employer Feedback
Emphasis in Nursing
Determined from Employer Feedback
Emphasis in Welding

3. Pathways History with Triangle South
Informal (Before CCP)
Formal (After Certification)
Goal: Get them a Job
Process: Tell them What they need
Group: Employers + Workers
Goal: Get them a Career
Process: Listen to their wants
Team: All Involved Partners

4. Benefits Increased Employer Engagement
Employers feel like someone is listening to them.
Employers have developed contacts and have a better understanding of the whole system
Systemic Challenges were Identified
Example: Clinical space highly limited
Resulted in dialog amongst all partners on solutions for challenges
Everyone is now on the literal same page (Employers, Educators, Workers, Workforce Organizations)
From Frontline to C Suite, from CTE to FTE
There is a process that can be replicated as needed with other high growth areas

5. Next Steps Promote Existing Pathways
Seek out new partners and employers
Expand Work Based Learning (WBL) opportunities
Train and educate front line staff
Identify Future Potential Pathway Needs
Expand Scope of Future Pathways with Regional Partnerships