At the high school level, career exploration becomes more focused on
preparing students for post-secondary education and careers.
California's CTE Standards provide more structured learning through
industry pathways.
Pathful Tools:
Work-Based Learning Experiences: Enables students to engage in live virtual
career talks and Q&A sessions with professionals. Students can interact with
professionals in industries aligned with their chosen CTE pathway.
Industry Led Projects: Pathful provides access to lesson plans and projects
designed in collaboration with industry pros that help students get real work-
based learning experiences.
Career Readiness Curriculum: Pathful offers curriculum modules that teach
students essential career readiness skills, including resume building, interview
preparation, and workplace behavior.
College and Career Planning Tools: Students can use Pathful’s tools to
develop individualized career and postsecondary plans by researching post-
secondary education options, financial planning, and industry certifications
related to their career interests.
Pathful for Dual Enrollment: High school students taking CTE courses with
college credit can access real-time industry resources to see how their
learning applies to their future careers.
How it Supports California’s Standards:
Enhances CTE Pathway Concentration by giving students deeper, real-time
insights into their selected career fields and practical, virtual experiences that
align with California’s industry sectors.
Fosters development of College and Career Readiness Plans by offering
resources for students to set academic and career goals, access information
about post-secondary education, and connect directly with professionals.
Supports WBL experiences by providing students with virtual alternatives to
traditional job shadowing, offering flexible options for fulfilling WBL
requirements.
Continues the emphasis on soft skills by offering structured curriculum on
critical workplace competencies, essential for both college and career
success.
High School (Grades 9-12): Career Preparation,
Work-Based Learning, and Postsecondary Transition