As they progress through high school, students need to acquire the knowledge, experiences, and relationships necessary for career success. Districts and states can use their stimulus funds to provide robust advising support, offer high-quality career pathways (including work-based learning and apprenticeship opportunities), and create spaces for students to build their networks while exploring their career options.

Foster students’ purpose and career exploration

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Link college and career advising structures

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Scale pathways-connected work-based learning experiences

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Launch youth apprenticeship opportunities

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Develop near-peer advising support

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Link education and workforce data

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Freshman on-track is a key strategy of our pathways portfolio.

– District Leader