Career Pathways for High School Students
Serving Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben counties- Open Enrollment Now!
Are you interested in a career in the fields of Business; Health Science; Hospitality and Tourism; Law, Public Safety, and Security; Manufacturing; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math; or Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics? If you are, Career Pathways is for you! We currently offer Career Pathways in the following areas:
Accounting
Automotive Technology
Business Administration
CAD (Computer Aided Design)
Chemical Technology
Computer Information Science
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Electrical Technology/ Electronics
Engineering Science
Hospitality
Nursing
Office Technology
IT: Computer & Network Technology
IT: High Performance Computing
IT: Technical Support Specialist
IT: Web Technology
Machine Tool Technology
Manufacturing Technology
Mechanical CAD Design Technology
Numerical Control Programming
Create your "Career Pathway" today, while earning college credit, and be on your way to success!
Career Pathways (formerly Tech Prep) is federally funded through the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins IV). The purpose is to help high school students receive the training and skills they need to be successful in college and/or careers. Career Pathways works with school districts, local business and industry, and Corning Community College in order to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need for college and/or a career.
What is Career Pathways?
- Sequence of courses that starts in 9th grade and leads to either 1) an Associate Degree, and/or 2) an industry-recognized certificate or licensure, and/or 3) a Baccalaureate Degree and beyond
- Developed, implemented, and maintained among secondary and postsecondary education, businesses, and employers.
- Dual Enrollment (enrolled at CCC and your high school in order to receive college credit) through the Career Pathways program.
- Eases the transition between high school and/or college or the workforce
Career Pathways benefits:
- Individualized Career Plan
- Career/ Postsecondary counseling
- Career Pathways student events
- Work based experiences
- Career exploration and planning
- Business mentors
- Quality college credit
- Reduced college cost in the future
- Ensures students have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the workforce
- Career Pathways also supports professional development, as well as college and career-related events
For more information, please contact:
Maggie van den Blink
Career Pathways Program Coordinator
607-962-9101
Fax: 607-962-9577