Career Pathways
Program Description
The Career Pathways program is for anyone who is interested in getting a jump-start on a new career when they enroll in an Adult Education program. The Career Pathways program in the Adult Education Department is a program designed to transition students earning their High School Equivalency (HSE) or Adult High School Diploma into college. The goal is to train and educate students for their chosen career fields and guide them towards a successful professional career. The current careers that are supported in the Career Pathways program are:
| Automotive Systems Technology |
Office Administration |
| Collision Repair & Refinishing |
Medical Office Administration |
| Truck Driver Training |
Health Sciences |
| Landscape Gardening |
Paralegal Technology |
| Culinary Arts |
Early Childhood Education |
| HVAC |
Welding |
The Career Pathways program allows eligible Adult Education students to finish college sooner by providing the opportunity to take HSE or Adult High School courses at the same time as Continuing Education and/or Curriculum courses. Career Pathways students can take up to two college level courses tuition-waived. The academic requirement to become a Career Pathways student is a 9.0 grade level equivalent or higher in Reading, as well as demonstrated commitment to an Adult Education program. Some pathways may have additional requirements based on the Curriculum or Continuing Education stipulations for that certification.
After enrolling in Adult Education, a student interested in Career Pathways should discuss his or her options with the Adult Education Transitions Advisor. An appointment can be made by calling 828-726-2230 or 828-297-5253.