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 a College and Career Readiness Adult Education program. The Career Pathways program in the College and 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 eligible 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 an Adult Education program. 

After enrolling in Adult Education, students interested in CCR Career Pathways should discuss his or her options with the CCR Adult Education Transitions Advisor.  An appointment can be made by calling 828-726-2230 or 828-297-5253.