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Introducing PATH

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The Evolution of Workforce Readiness

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FAMILY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

STEAM Workforce Development Day was a great start.

    • We are suing the school system!
    • Transformed “STEAM Night” into a multi-day, industry-immersive experience featuring hands-on projects and capstone presentations.
    • High scholar engagement with strong classroom-to-career connections.
    • Real-world career experiences bringing classroom learning to life with industry field trips.

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    • Ensure Scholars are equipped to identify career paths and pursue education or workforce readiness that benefits both them and the community.
    • Keep projected in-demand careers at the center of this program’s focus.

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Why the Change?

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FAMILY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

PREPARE scholars to choose a pathway leading them to desirable jobs in our community.

ASPIRE to connect scholars with industry mentors.

TRAIN scholars for success in their chosen career path.

HARNESS the synergy of scholars, school, and business partners to strengthen the health of our community.

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PATH

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TODAY

7-10 YEARS

PATH

INITIATIVE

2-7 YEARS

Scholars complete technical programs & apprenticeships.

Expose scholars to in-demand jobs; prepare for IGPs.

LSC graduates employed by business partners.

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Key Shift in Approach

Then (STEAM Day)

Now (PATH)

Project Defined by School

Project Defined by Industry Partner (AUTONOMY = $150 Budget)

Industry adapted to fit

School adapts to support

Three-Day event

Evolving Experience

Career link secondary

Career exposure central

No Coach

Coach=PATH Campus Reps �PA-Pringle & Denny

EA-Carlisle, Johnson-Walters, Jones, Wilson

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    • Partner is connected with a classroom in their career cluster focus areas.
    • Teacher will connect with partner to discuss the career highlighted; problems and challenges faced in that role and guide the structure of a potential projects.
    • Partner comes to Liberty, meets their class and presents on their career.
    • All partners come on-site for a group project planning session guided by the PATH coordinators.
    • Partners come on site for the “big day” to execute their projects
    • Scholars present their projects at the Capstone presentation day.
    • Teachers maintain connections with their industry partners throughout the year.
    • Those partners who are able will host field trips to their businesses.

How does it work?

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When scholars solve real problems, they build real futures.

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Thank you for being a vital part of our scholars’ journey!