Quick-Start Guide for Educators
What is Pathful?
Which Version of Pathful do I Have
How do I Log in?
Navigating the Platform
Dashboard
Educator and Learner View
Pathful Tools
Most Used
Career
Postsecondary
Work-Based Learning
Employability
My Tracker
My Data
Integrating Pathful and Ensuring
Learner Engagement
Enablement Tips for Educators
Support and Enablement
Frequently Used “How-to” Guides
Most Used Resources
Kickstart Your Pathful Journey: 10 Days,
45 Minutes a Day or Less
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What is Pathful?
Pathful is an all-in-one Career Readiness platform designed to help educators
prepare learners for college, careers, and beyond. It offers tools for career
exploration, work-based learning, employability skills, and goal-setting.
Which Version of Pathful Do I Have?
How do I log in?
Look for the Pathful logo in Clever, Canvas, ClassLink or other single
sign-on portal.
If you are not using single sign-on navigate to
app.pathful.com/login. Type the name of your school or
organization in the search box, and select it. Input your credentials
and select “Sign in”.
Navigating the Platform
**Important note: The educator (Staff/Teacher/Admin) view is almost identical to
the learner (User/Student) view. Instead of Dashboard, learners have a homepage
called My Path and learners do not have the My Data tab.
Dashboard
The dashboard is your starting point. From here, you can:
Assign lessons or create custom ones. (Lessons & Assignments Help)
Manage your upcoming and past Work-Based Learning sessions.(Work-Based
Learning Help)
Discover district resources and suggested content. (Create or Edit or Remove a
District Resource)
Manage Groups and Users (Group and User Management Help)
Tip: After clicking on your school name, bookmark your login link for easier
access to Pathful
Login Issues? Contact your IT department, administrator, or support@pathful.com
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There are a few versions of Pathful. Use the link above if you are not sure which you
have.
Educator and Learner View
Week 4: EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
Here is a view of the navigation bar from both the Educator and
Learner side of the platform showing where to find important tools.
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For Educators
For Students
Pathful Tools
Assessments: Engage learners with career and skill assessments
to help them discover their interests, strengths, and alignment
with different pathways.(Assessment Help Articles)
Most Used
Videos: Explore those pathways with an
engaging library of Job-Shadowing videos
(from Career Profiles), and videos covering
career and life skills in Employability
Videos. (How to Watch a Virtual-Job
Shadow or Employability Video)
Lessons: Assign ready-made lessons or customize them from
your Dashboard. This includes Career, Postsecondary*, Work-
based Learning**, and Employability Lessons and Courses. It also
includes Industry-Led Projects (ILPs)** for hands-on, real-world
applications.(Lessons & Assignments Help Articles)
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* Denotes feature available with Pathful or CCE Module
** Denotes feature available with Pathful or WBL Module
Pathful Tools
Postsecondary* (Postsecondary Help Articles)
School profiles: Pathful's School Profiles provide detailed insights into colleges,
universities, and other postsecondary institutions, including programs offered,
admissions requirements, tuition costs, and campus highlights to help learners
make informed decisions. (How to Search for and View Details about a School)
Compare: The School Comparison tool allows learners to evaluate multiple
schools side by side, comparing key factors like programs, tuition, and
admissions criteria to find the best fit for their goals.(How to Compare Schools)
Scholarship search: Pathful’s Scholarship Search connects learners to a wide
range of scholarships based on criteria like demographics, interests, and
academic achievements, simplifying the process of funding their education.
(How to Search for a Scholarship)
Postsecondary Lessons: Pathful's Postsecondary Lessons guide learners through
essential topics such as navigating financial aid, exploring college options,
understanding admissions processes, and preparing for life after high school.
(How to Search Postsecondary Lessons)
Career (Career Help Articles)
Career profiles: Pathful's Career Profiles provide detailed insights into various
professions, including job descriptions, required skills, education pathways,
salary ranges, and industry trends. Most profiles feature job-shadowing videos
with professionals, offering real-world perspectives to help learners explore and
plan their careers. (How to Locate a Career profile and Watch Career Videos)
Compare: Pathful's Career Comparison tool lets learners compare up to three
careers side by side, highlighting job descriptions, skills, education, salaries, and
industry trends, helping them make informed career choices. (How to Compare
Careers)
Career Lessons: Pathful's Career Lessons prepare learners for career exploration
and job readiness, covering topics like choosing pathways, building resumes,
applying for jobs, and preparing for interviews, ensuring they’re ready for
success. (How to Search Career Lessons)
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Work-Based Learning** (Work-Based Learning Help Articles)
Discover and Upcoming Sessions: Both Discover and Upcoming Sessions
highlight scheduled live, virtual events with industry professionals, giving
learners real-time insights into various careers and industries. (How to Use
Discover and Upcoming Sessions)
Request: The Request feature allows educators to schedule customized
sessions with professionals or industry experts, tailoring experiences to their
learners’ unique interests and goals. (How to Request a WBL Session)
Videos: Pathful’s exclusive video library features engaging content from
previous sessions with industry professionals, providing learners with valuable
career insights and practical advice.
Work-based Lessons: Lessons covering career exploration, job readiness, and
essential skills to prepare learners for success. This also includes Industry-Led
Projects (ILPs), which provide authentic, simulated work experiences designed
by industry professionals, helping learners apply skills to real-world scenarios.
(How to Search Work-Based Learning Lessons and How to Use Industry-Led
Projects)
Playlists: Playlists allow educators to curate and organize videos, lessons, and
other resources into personalized learning paths. (How to Create a Playlist)
My Sessions: The My Sessions section helps educators manage their
scheduled and past virtual sessions, keeping all session details and recordings
in one convenient place. (How to Join, Edit, View, or Withdraw a Session)
Pathful Tools
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Employability (Employability Help Articles)
Employability Videos: Pathful’s Employability Videos feature concise, expert-
driven insights on essential workplace skills, helping learners understand and
develop competencies needed for success in their careers. (How to Watch
Employability Videos)
Employability Lessons: Pathful’s Employability Lessons provide ready-to-use,
interactive resources that focus on building critical soft skills such as
communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time management. (How to
Search for Employability Lessons)
Employability Courses: Employability Courses offer in-depth, structured learning
paths designed to help learners master key skills for career readiness, with a
focus on real-world applications and professional growth. These are much
longer than lessons. Learners can earn microcredentials for completing some of
these courses. (How to Complete a Course)
Resume Builder: Guide learners in creating professional, tailored resumes by
walking them step-by-step through the process. (How to Create, Edit, Delete, or
Download a Resume)
Cover Letter Builder: The Cover Letter Builder simplifies the process of crafting
compelling, customized cover letters that effectively highlight learners’ skills and
aspirations. (How to Create, Edit, Delete, or Download a Cover Letter)
Opportunity Board: Pathful’s Opportunity Board connects learners with
internships, jobs, district opportunities, and more, providing practical ways to
gain experience and build their career readiness.(How to Post and Search in the
Opportunity Board)
Pathful Tools
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My Tracker
My Matches: My Matches is a centralized space where learners can store all
their favorites and saved items, including careers, schools, scholarships, and
videos, for easy access and organization. (How to View My Matches)
Credentials: The Credentials section is where learners can view and track the
credentials they’ve earned through Pathful, showcasing their achievements
and skills development. (How to View My Credentials)
Assessment Progress: Assessment Progress is where learners can start
assessments. It also tracks learners’ completion and results of career and skill
assessments, offering insights into their strengths, interests, and alignment
with potential career paths. (Assessments Overview, Complete an
Assessment, or View Assessment Results)
Postsecondary Plan: The Postsecondary Plan guides learners in outlining their
education and career goals, helping them create a clear, actionable
roadmap. (Create a Postsecondary Plan)
Goal Setting: Pathful’s Goal Setting tool empowers learners to set, track, and
achieve short- and long-term goals, fostering accountability and planning
skills critical for success. (How to Use the Goal Setting Tool)
Pathful Tools
My Data
Overview: Gain a comprehensive view of data from all learners, including
progress, activity, and engagement across the platform. (Explanation of
Overview Page)
My Reports: Create customized reports on Usage, Activity, and Status to
analyze trends, monitor participation, and support data-driven decisions. (My
Reports Overview and How to Create a Custom Report)
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Align Pathful with Classroom Objectives
Integrate Pathful into lessons that support career exploration, skill development, or
transition planning.
Introduce Pathful Gradually
Start with simple features, like Job-Shadowing Videos or My Path, to familiarize
learners with the platform.
Incorporate Pathful into Regular Routines
Dedicate regular class time for Pathful activities, creating consistency and making it
a natural part of the learning process.
Tie Activities to Real-World Applications
Connect classroom content to real-world careers and skills with the help of Pathful,
helping learners see its value and relevance.
Promote Individual and Group Exploration
Balance independent exploration of career paths with collaborative tasks, like group
discussions or team projects.
Assign Purposeful, Structured Tasks
Provide specific goals for Pathful activities, such as exploring industries, setting
career goals, or building skills. Use Lessons to direct learning.
Track and Celebrate Progress
Use the My Data tab to monitor engagement, recognize milestones, and address
areas where learners may need support.
Encourage Reflection and Discussion
Facilitate conversations or journaling activities about what learners learn from
Pathful and how it aligns with their goals. This can be done through the Career
Journal and Postsecondary Plan.
Engage Families
Share progress and goals with families to extend Pathful’s impact.
Solicit Feedback and Adapt
Regularly ask learners for input on their Pathful experience and adjust activities to
maintain engagement and relevance. Please share your feedback with Pathful so
that we can continue to improve.
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Enablement Tips for Educators
Explore the Platform Yourself
Familiarize yourself with Pathful’s tools, resources, and layout before
introducing it to learners.
Attend Professional Development Sessions
Take advantage of available training and resources to fully understand
Pathful’s features.
Start Small
Begin with one or two activities to ease learners into the platform, building
confidence before expanding its use.
Use Templates and Guides
Utilize pre-made Lessons and Courses available on Pathful to save time and
provide structure. Later, try customizing a lesson or creating your own.
Collaborate with Colleagues
Share best practices and ideas with other educators using Pathful, or work
together to design and share Lessons.
Request Support When Needed
Reach out to Pathful’s support team or your school’s Customer Success
Manager for guidance or troubleshooting.
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