Career Pathway Systems: Lessons from Miami

This brief profiles Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ efforts to establish career pathway systems for its students. These efforts focus on providing students with coursework that builds their competencies in core academic and career areas, and provides opportunities to earn postsecondary and workforce credentials. Key features of the district’s career pathway systems include early career exploration, strong partnerships with postsecondary and workforce institutions, and emphasis on college and career in school curriculum and culture. The brief concludes by offering policy considerations for other states and municipalities considering career pathway systems in light of the experiences of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

 

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American Youth Policy Forum
Publication Year
2016