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Golden State Pathways Program

Introductory Meeting

Los Angeles County Office of Education

Career Technical Education Unit

Regional Technical Assistance Center

July 24, 2024

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Welcome and Introductions

Reina Flores-Hansen, MEd

Project Director III

Career Technical Education (CTE) Unit

Division of Accountability, Support and Monitoring

(562) 922-6850

Flores-Hansen_reina@lacoe.edu

https://www.lacoe.edu/services/accountability/cte

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Share Your Vision Waterfall

Instructions:

  • Think of One Word that Represents Your Vision for Successful Pathways in the GSPP

  • Type Your Word in the Chat with Your Name, Position and LEA

  • When Prompted Press Send for Us to See Your Word, Name, Position and LEA

  • Example:

Workforce, Reina Flores-Hansen Project Director III, LACOE CTE

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LOGISTICS

  • This is a Recorded Event
  • Please Remain Muted
  • Use Speaker View
  • Use the Chat for Comments & Questions

Start Questions with Two Question Marks??

We Invite You to Remain After This Meeting for More Conversation

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LACOE CTE

Division of Accountability, Support and Monitoring (ASM)

Regional Technical Assistance Center (RTAC)

Team Members

Reina Flores-Hansen, M.Ed.

Project Director III

Flores-Hansen_reina@lacoe.edu 

Irene Rifilato, MA, M.Ed. & Ed.S.

Project Director II

Golden State Pathways Program (GSPP)

Rifilato_Irene@lacoe.edu

Gina M. Newton, M.Ed., Ph.D.

Coordinator III

Dual Enrollment

Newton_gina@lacoe.edu

Linda Skipper, M.Ed.

Coordinator III

Designated Subjects

Credentials & Apprenticeship

Skipper_linda@lacoe.edu

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LACOE CTE RTAC Partners

Greater Los Angeles Educational Foundation

Sam Gelinas

Vice President of Programs, Strategy, and Development

sgelinas@greaterlaedfund.org

 

Linked Learning Alliance

Esther Soliman

Vice President, Pathways Implementation�esther@linkedlearning.org

UNITE-LA

Carrie Lemmon

Senior Vice President,

Systems Change Strategy

clemmon@unitela.com

UNITE-LA

Bridget Netter

Senior Vice President, Programs & Talent Development

bnetter@unitela.com

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Golden State Pathway Program (GSPP) RTAC

Irene Rifilato, MA & Ed.S.

Project Director II

Golden State Pathways Program

Career Technical Education (CTE) Unit

Division of Accountability, Support and Monitoring

(562) 922-7285

Rifilato_Irene@lacoe.edu

www.lacoe.edu/CTE

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Agenda

  • Objectives
  • GSPP Framework and Expected Outcomes
  • Role of the RTAC
  • Connections Survey
  • Q & A
  • Credentials and Apprenticeships
  • Break
  • Dual Enrollment
  • Greater Los Angeles Educational Foundation
  • Linked Learning Alliance
  • UNITE LA
  • Break
  • Community of Practice Padlet Activity
  • Participant Feedback
  • Upcoming Events
  • Q & A

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Objectives

  • Communicate RTAC Role and Support
    • Apprenticeship and Dual Enrollment
  • Access the CTE/GSPP Events 2024/2025
  • Collect Input for Tailored Professional Development
    • GSPP Survey
  • Meet and Learn about the Network of Partners
    • Mission, Vision, Key Programs, and Resources
  • Understand Next Steps and Supports
    • GSPP Community of Practice

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GSPP Framework:

Grounded in Student Experience

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GSPP Expected Outcomes

  1. Integrated Program of Study (A-G + College/Career Indicator)
  2. 12 Post Secondary Credits (e.g. Dual Enrollment, AP)
  3. Work-based Learning Experiences (Sequenced; Includes Internships and Apprenticeships)
  4. Integrated Student Support Services
  5. Industry Connected Pathways
  6. Articulated Pathways Alignment to Postsecondary & Industry
  7. Collaborate with Postsecondary & Local/Regional Employers
  8. Sustainable Practices for Ongoing GSPP Implementation
  9. Maintain Data Records for Required Reporting

Appendix E: Golden State Pathways Program Grant Narrative - January 2024

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GSPP RTAC Purpose:

  • Collaborate to Transform and Expand Integrated College and

Career Pathways

  • Support Implementation of Frameworks to Seamlessly Link

K-12 and Postsecondary Education to Careers in High Wage,

High Skilled, and High Growth Industry Sectors

  • Promote Expansion of Rigorous A-G Courses, CTE & Dual Enrollment

Pathways to Offer a Range of Supported Student Experiences for

Increased Access to College and Career

  • Support the Development of a Skilled, Educated and Diverse Workforce to Meet State and Regional Needs

California Education Code 53020-53025

Support for Grantees

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  • Create a Community of Practice Network to Share Best Practices
  • Support LEAs for Continuous Improvement of GSPP in the LA Region
  • Leverage Evidence-Based Implementation Models
  • Implement Comprehensive Work Based Learning Continuums
  • Professional Development for Successful Implementation of GSPP
  • Assist with Program Requirements for Data Collection and Reporting

The RTAC Will:

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LACOE RTAC Communication Channels

  • Email: Constant Contact, Updates, Invitations, and Reporting Reminders
  • CTE Newsletter: News, Achievements, and Events
  • CTE Website/Canvas Learning Management System (LMS)
  • In-Person/Virtual Meetings

Professional Development, Events, Training Materials, Tools, Resources, and Communications

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Connections Survey

Take a few minutes to complete the

GSPP Contacts and Connections Survey

This Survey will:

  • Provide Updated Emails for Constant Contact
  • Distinguish Partnerships for Pathways in LA Region
  • Establish Focus Areas for Training Based on Pathway Needs

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Questions

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Credentialing and Apprenticeships

Linda Skipper, M.Ed.

Coordinator III

Designated Subjects Credentials and Apprenticeships

Career Technical Education Unit

Division of Accountability, Support and Monitoring

(562) 922-6798  

skipper_linda@lacoe.edu

https://www.lacoe.edu/services/accountability/cte/credentials

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Credentialing Services

LACOE is a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Approved Program Sponsor for Designated Subjects Credentials for Adult Education, CTE, and Supervision & Coordination Credentials

Services Provided:

  • Evaluation of Applications and Recommendations for Qualified Candidates to CTC for Preliminary, Clear, and Extension Credentials
  • Teacher Preparation Coursework Through the University of  San Diego
  • Ongoing Advisement

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CREDENTIALING NEEDS POLL

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POLL

1) We plan to hire a new teacher from industry to teach our pathway.

2) We have a Single-Subject or Multiple-Subject credentialed teacher with

industry experience that will need to obtain a CTE credential for our pathway.

3) We currently have a CTE pathway teacher in our school/district that will

teach.

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GSPP Expected Outcomes 3, 6 and 7

LACOE CTE RTAC will Facilitate Workshops with Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) Consultants

  • Provide DAS Updates at Quarterly Meetings
  • Share the Pre-apprenticeship Handbook and Resources

Division of Apprenticeship Standards

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  • What is a Registered Pre-Apprenticeship Program?

  • Linkage Agreement

  • Unique CALPADS Code: 25

  • Pre-Apprenticeship Handbook

Support with Pre-Apprenticeship

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LACOE serves as the Local Education Agency (LEA) for 7 DAS Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAP)

RAP Apprenticeship Services:

  • Assistance with Curriculum Development, Apprentice Services, and Program Management
  • Report Related Supplemental Instruction (RSI) Hours for Reimbursement Funds from The Chancellor’s Office.

GSPP Apprenticeship Services:

  • Connect Grantees to Registered Apprenticeship Programs
  • Connect Grantees to DAS Consultants to Register Pre-Apprenticeship

CA Department of Industrial Relations - Division of Apprenticeship Standards Find a Registered Apprenticeship Program

Registered Apprenticeship Programs

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Break Time

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Dual Enrollment:

Empowering High School Students

to Close Equity Gaps

Gina M. Newton, M.Ed., Ph.D.

Coordinator III

Career Technical Education (CTE) Unit

Division of Accountability, Support and Monitoring (ASM)

Newton_gina@lacoe.edu

https://www.lacoe.edu/services/accountability/cte

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Pathways provide early college credit opportunities for students to earn at least 12 post secondary credits that are applicable toward the completion of a degree, certificate, or credential.

  • LACOE Will Provide LEAs Trainings and Workshops to Navigate and Expand Dual Enrollment

GSPP Expected Outcome 2:

Postsecondary Credits

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Dual Enrollment vs. Articulation

  • LEA/ROP Partnership with Community Colleges

  • High School(HS) Students Earn HS and College Credit

  • HS Students Receive a Transcript Based on Performance in a College Course

  • The Community College Maintains the Transcript

  • No Cost for Tuition or Textbooks

Articulation

  • LEA/ROP Partnership with Community Colleges

  • High School (HS) Students Can Graduate with College Credit Following Matriculation

  • (Most) Grades Below a “B” Are Not Eligible for Credit and Will Not Appear on Their Transcript

  • No Cost for Tuition or Textbooks

Dual Enrollment

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Dual Enrollment Advantages

  • Simultaneously Earn Both High School and College Credit
  • Accelerate Pathway Through College, Saving Time & Money
  • Support Experience Building College & Career Readiness
  • Expand Equity with Access and Success in College
  • Smooth Transition from High School to College
  • College & Career Indicator (CCI) Approaching Prepared:
    • One Semester of College Coursework w/ C- or Better
  • CCI Prepared:
    • Two Semesters of College Coursework w/ C- or Better

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Source: Policy Analysis for California Education, A Strong Start for College and Career Dual Enrollment Participation from 9th to 12th Grade, February 2024

About 25% of All

Community College Courses are CTE

LA County High School Students Represented 464,964 of Total Enrollees

LA County High School Students Enrolled at Nearly Every Community College District in The State (66 of the 72)

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Source: American Association of Community Colleges, June 17, 2024

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Source: Policy Analysis for California Education, A Strong Start for College and Career Dual Enrollment Participation from 9th to 12th Grade, February 2024

Note: CDE defines socioeconomically disadvantaged (SED) students as those who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program

or who do not have a parent who has completed high school.

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  • Expand Non-Traditional Enrollment
  • Increase Number of Qualified Instructors
  • Build Number of Pathways with Integrated Dual Enrollment Course Sequencing

  • Develop Articulation Agreements
  • Articulate Funding to Expand and Scale Partnerships
  • Raise Awareness and Access to Information
  • Broaden Master Scheduling Options

Opportunities to Increase Course Access & Availability

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Greater Los Angeles Educational Foundation (GLAEF)

Sam Gelinas

He/Him/His

Vice President

Programs, Strategy and Development

sgelinas@greaterlaedfund.org

(206) 930-6270

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GREATER LOS ANGELES EDUCATION FOUNDATION

The Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation (GLAEF) is the premier philanthropic partner of the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) and the school districts served throughout the county. 

Our key focus areas include:

  • Community-Centered Schools and Services
  • College Access and Career Pathways
  • Advancing Digital Equity
  • Expanded Learning and Partnerships
  • Student-Centered Teaching and Learning

Learn more at glaef.org

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Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation�(GLAEF) �Toolkit to �Equity-Centered �Dual Enrollment (DE) Partnerships

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TOOLKIT ORGANIZATION

6 critical components for advancing equity & quality in dual enrollment programs

Equity Goal and Reporting

Program Integrity & Credit Transfer

Finance

Course Access & Availability

Instructor Capacity

Navigational Supports

  • Developing a vision and goal for increasing equity
  • Increasing use of data to monitor student progress and inform advising and supports
  • Ensuring consistent program quality
  • Improving credit articulation and transfer
  • Removing financial barriers
  • Building awareness around existing grant and scholarship opportunities
  • Clarifying the enrollment process
  • Connecting courses to career pathways and credential opportunities
  • Increasing the number of qualified instructors (i.e., incentives)
  • Improving collaboration between high school instructors and college faculty
  • Improving student recruitment efforts
  • Improving parent engagement
  • Increasing academic supports

The toolkit also includes a general section and a stand-alone data analysis /evaluation section for practitioners to engage with.

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DOWNLOAD THE TOOLKIT

Los Angeles County Toolkit to Equity-Centered Dual Enrollment Partnerships

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Save-these-Dates

Dual Enrollment Training

2024 - 2025 Events

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

In-Person @ LACOE (EC 100)

9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

GSPP Dual Enrollment Toolkit Training

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

In-Person @ LACOE (EC 296)

9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m

GSPP Dual Enrollment Toolkit Training

with Community College Model Program

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

In-Person @ LACOE (EC 100)

9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

GSPP Dual Enrollment Toolkit Training

with Community College Model Program

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

In-Person @ LACOE (EC 100)

9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Dual Enrollment Celebration of Model Programs

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Linked Learning Alliance

Esther Soliman

Vice President

Pathways Implementation

esther@linkedlearning.org

(323) 273-0715

linkedlearning.org

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Linked Learning

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What We at the Alliance Believe…

Every young person deserves to determine their own future. From ages 14-24, identities, aspirations, and abilities take shape –This decade is prime time for education systems and communities to act with intention in the interest of each young person, social equity and the future of the workforce.

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Linked Learning Alliance

The Linked Learning Alliance leads a movement to connect all youth to college, career, and purpose. Together with educators, employers, and communities we are working hard to establish accelerated, seamless learning experiences that lead to meaningful credentials and careers.

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LLA is supporting LACOE in delivering on their goal, under the GSPP legislation, to “leverage evidence-based frameworks, such as the Linked Learning framework and quality standards,” by:

  • Supporting a community of practice for grantees to share �best practices

  • Providing assistance to grantees in implementing the elements of high-quality college and career pathways through:
    • Site visits to a High-Quality Linked Learning Pathway
    • Train the Trainer Workshop Modules
    • Master Schedule Training

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KEY FACTORSIntegrated Program of Study

  • Rigorous and equitable instructional design and delivery
  • Interdisciplinary projects integrating core academic and career-themed courses
  • Access to at least 12 units of early college credit
  • Shared learning experiences for students through partial cohort structure

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KEY FACTORS�Work-Based Learning

  • Strategically sequenced work-based learning plan tied to industry theme
  • Student awareness, exploration, and preparation for a variety of pathway-related careers
  • Opportunities to receive feedback from industry professionals
  • Student reflection is built into their experiences

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KEY FACTORSIntegrated Student Supports

  • Students are aware of the variety of offerings and expectations for supported pathway success
  • Teachers and counselors monitor student needs and provide targeted supports
  • Students introduced to a variety of postsecondary options and set goals
  • Students receive college prep support and develop job application skills

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Linked Learning: An Evidence-based Framework

Have increased graduation and decreased dropout rates.

Earn more credits, including A-G credits;

Have greater success skills, including communication, collaboration, and self-management;

Linked Learning has the strongest effects for students who entered high school with low achievement. Pathway quality matters!

A 7-year SRI International evaluation shows that, compared with peers in traditional schools, Linked Learning students of all backgrounds–and especially groups historical marginalized–are more likely to:

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The Linked Learning Alliance

To learn more about Linked Learning email Dan, Esther, Celia or Natalie at:

pathways@linkedlearning.org

Visit our website for more information on the Linked Learning Approach:

linkedlearning.org

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Carrie Lemmon

Senior Vice President, Systems Change Strategy

clemmon@unitela.com

(213) 325-1512

Bridget Netter

Senior Vice President, Programs & Talent Development

bnetter@unitela.com

(213) 325-1506

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Our History

UNITE-LA was founded as an intermediary by the City of L.A., LAUSD, and LACCD in 1998 to enhance school to career pathways.

Our Mission

UNITE-LA advances equitable economic mobility and well-being through collaboration that strengthens systems, policies and high-quality education and career pathways.

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We Advance Our Mission Through:

Career Pathway Programs

We provide a continuum of integrated college and career prep programming for young people

Policy

We support local, state and federal policy investments and effective implementation from cradle through career

Systems Change

We align and transform public systems to achieve education and workforce equity

Photo Credit: First 5 LA

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  • Work-Based Learning resource directory
  • Connections to regional WBL intermediaries
  • WBL needs assessment with LEAs
  • WBL Communities of Practice

Golden State Pathways Support for the L.A. County RTAC:

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Technical Assistance to

District and School Leaders:

Focus on Health Care, Technology and Cleantech Pathways

UNITE-LA’S WORK-BASED LEARNING SERVICES

  • Pathway design for health, technology and cleantech pathways
  • Business engagement best practices
  • Aligning education programs with industry standards

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Career Days/Career Fairs

Industry Site Visits

Virtual Job Training

WBL Opportunities for Students:

Focus on Health Care, Technology and Cleantech Pathways

UNITE-LA’S WORK-BASED LEARNING SERVICES

Work-Readiness Certification

Connecting Students to Internships

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Connect with us to learn more about how we can support Golden State Pathways planning and implementation:

Bridget Netter, SVP Programs & Talent Development

bnetter@unitela.com

Carrie Lemmon, SVP Systems Change Strategy

clemmon@unitela.com

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Break Time

10 minutes

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GSPP Community of Practice (CoP)

CoPs are a Group Who Share Best Practices and Create New Knowledge to Advance a Domain of Professional Practice

LACOE RTAC GSPP CoP Will Convene In Person and Virtually to Collaboration and Promote Communication and Connection

LACOE RTAC GSPP CoP Will Provide a Tailored Approach to Meet Regional Needs, Technical Assistance, Resources, and Forums for Innovation

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Building a Reflective Network for Support and Development

  • In Your Breakout Group:

  • Use the to Contribute to the Conversation

    • Share Your Anticipated Student Outcomes
    • Share Your Next Steps for Semester 1 of 2024/2025
    • Share Feedback in Whole Group

  • We have 10 minutes for this activity

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Participant Feedback

Please take a few moments to share your thoughts on the presentation.

Your feedback is essential and helps to refine our work.

A link to the questions will be placed in the chat.

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Highlights

August:

CTE 2024/2025 Launch

Dual Enrollment Toolkit Training

September:

First CTE Quarterly Meeting of the Year

October:

Designated Subjects Credentials

Linked Learning Alliance Framework Module 1

Teacher Training

Resource Directory with UNITE LA

Master Schedule Training

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Next Steps

    • CTE 2024/2025 Launch
      • August 21, 2024
      • In-person at LACOE
      • 8:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    • Register Today!

See you there!

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Questions

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Thank You for Attending!

Funded by the California Department of Education (CDE), Career and College Transition Division

Together we will change lives and cultivate advancements for the

future generation.