Pathways for Advancing Careers and Education (PACE): Findings from a Study of a Career Pathways Program
National Association of Welfare Research and Statistics (NAWRS) July 31, 2017, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Presentation
September 7, 2017
Key components:
–Mapped 16 occupational training programs into five pathways
–Proactive staff guidance and advising from three designated advisors (2 at PCC, 1 at PCOS)
–Scholarships for tuition, books, other training costs
–Two compressed and contextualized basic skills College Readiness “bridge” programs
–Employment supports (employment specialist, program-specific workshops, networking group)