What is a Career Pathway and how do I decide?

Know Before You Go . . . An Understanding of Career Pathways – Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services, Inc.

WHAT ARE CAREER PATHWAYS?

The term ‘‘career pathway’’ means a combination of rigorous and high-quality education, training, and other services that:

• Aligns with the skill needs of industries or employers
• Prepares individuals to be successful in any of their chosen education options
• Provides counseling to support an individual’s career goals by working with an Employment Specialist at CMJTS
• Combines education or training alongside soft skills development for a specific occupation or industry
• Helps the individual gain credentials to increase employability
• Encourages training options that will help an individual advance in their specific occupation or industry

This approach makes it simpler for people to earn industry-recognized credentials and marketable skills that make it easier to find work in growing careers.

The career pathway model:

1. Connects education, credentials, and support to increase opportunity for success,
2. Provides multiple entry points for individuals to start at any time in their life, and
3. Allows for multiple exit points.

How do I decide which career path is right for me?

• Take a Career Assessment https://caeerwise.minnstate.edu/careers/interestassessment.html
• Explore labor market information https://mn.gov/deed/data/lmi-job-seekers/