1. Career Development Efforts
Wisconsin’s
Career Development Efforts
Call to Action
Next Steps

2. The Talent Silos K12 Education IHEs Workforce Development
Economic Development

3. Pathway Map State Endorsed Criteria, Regionally Specified Pathways,
Locally offered
K12
Sequence of Courses
Dual Enrollment
Work-Based Learning
Certification /Credential
Postsecondary Options
Work
Registered Apprenticeship
Military
Technical College
Public & Private University
Careers
Entry Level
Mid Level
Skilled/Technical
Professional

4. Academic & Career Planning
How does it all fit together?
STATE
Academic & Career Planning
REGION
Career Pathway
SCHOOL
Program of Study
STUDENT
Academic & Career Plan
A whole school PROCESS
That actively engages students to develop an understanding of his or her self; create a vision of his or her future; define individual goals; & prepare a personal plan for achieving the vision & goals
An ACP PLAN for Hi Skill Hi Demand Occupations
That is led by industry & developed in collaboration with public partners to ensure that students move seamlessly through educational institutions, training opportunities, & work-based experiences to build skills & credentials with supportive strategies as needed.
A SCHOOL ACP PLAN for Broad Occupational Areas (Clusters)
That defines the school’s specific sequence of instruction based on standards, knowledge, & skills, consisting of coursework, cocurricular activities, worksite learning, service learning, & other locally available experiences.
A STUDENT’s PERSONAL ACP PLAN
That represents a fluid map of academic, career, & life goals reflecting a student’s unique set of interests, skills, learning, and graduation requirements.

5. Focus on SYSTEM Coordinated agreements, buy-in, efforts
Employer Led, Employer Capacity, Hi Level Company
Cradle to Coffin, Life-Long Learning to navigate pathways
Independent – not owned by one entity or public agency
No one “program pushing”
Communications – demonstrate connections
Branded approach
EQUITY & INCLUSION at the center
Foster both sides to promote pathways system (public agencies & private sector)

6. Regional Map