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 College and Career Readiness. The Career Pathways program in the College & Career Readiness 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 College & Career Readiness 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 College & Career Readiness courses. Certain Career Pathways courses also have team teachers who work with students to help them achieve success in their college courses.
Prior to Career Pathways entry, students will complete a College & Career Readiness Orientation & Assessment session (both morning and evening sessions are available), and meet with an advisor. The interested student should discuss his or her career interests with the designated advisor so he or she may then be directed to the Career Pathways Coordinator for an interview.
Enrollment Information
Any interested students may call (828) 759-8199 for more information regarding Career Pathways. To register for College & Career Readiness Orientation & Assessment, call (828) 726-2230 (Caldwell Campus), or (828) 297-5253 (Watauga Campus).