California Career Pathways Trust

December 6, 2018

When $500 million career pathways’ grants ran dry, so did regional collaboration

The California Career Pathways Trust funded alliances among school districts, businesses and colleges that established hundreds of new career pathway programs, but regional commitments were hard to sustain, a study found.

John Fensterwald

December 1, 2016

Growth of career programs emphasizing hands-on learning offer students new opportunities

The OC Pathways Showcase highlighted the growth of career pathways programs across Orange County, where 14,000 students currently receive mentoring and internships as part of partnerships with industries.

Fermin Leal

October 26, 2016

California awards $200 million to help more students become college ready

Nearly 1,000 school districts, county education offices and charter schools across California will share $200 million in state grants as part of an effort to prepare more high school students for college.

Fermin Leal

July 13, 2016

State board backs plans for California’s first college and career readiness indicator

The metric will be one part of the state's new accountability system.

Fermin Leal

June 30, 2016

State budget adds $200 million for community college workforce training programs

Funding is aimed at increasing the number of skilled workers.

Fermin Leal

June 21, 2016

Regional partnerships showing promise for students, businesses, local economies

Fermin Leal

April 28, 2016

Supply lags booming demand for career technical teachers

CSU foresees teachers with dual credentials as one solution.

John Fensterwald

January 26, 2016

$1.5 billion helping career pathways take off in California’s high schools

Students are getting hands-on training in a number of fields.

Fermin Leal

November 24, 2015

Career and technical education must be integrated with academic coursework

Gary Hoachlander and Christopher J. Steinhauser

July 23, 2015

Career Pathways Trust allowing students to explore the universe

The teens are getting hands-on experience at job sites throughout California.

Fermin Leal

May 27, 2015

State names winners of multi-million dollar career education grants

State hands out $244 million in grants under the California Career Pathways Trust.

Michelle Maitre

November 1, 2014

Second round of career pathway grants

The application period is now open for the second round of funding under the California Career Pathways Trust, which makes $250 million in grants available for career preparation programs.

Michelle Maitre

September 14, 2014

Map and Charts of Career Academies in California - 2014

A new EdSource interactive map highlights career academies in California high schools, part of reform efforts – including the Common Core State Standards and the Local Control Funding Formula – that aim to prepare students for college and careers.

John Osborn D'Agostino And Michelle Maitre

March 7, 2014

Hundreds of districts, partnerships signal interest in 'career pathways' grant program

Michelle Maitre

January 21, 2014

Competition begins for $250M 'career pathways' grants

Karla Scoon Reid