The College & Career Pathways portfolio centers on:
- Scaling and strengthening college and career pathways, programs of study, and work-based learning systems.
- Defining and implementing pathway competencies that articulate into postsecondary.
- Establishing a comprehensive and supportive state policy environment.
Illinois Work-Based Learning Innovation Network (I-WIN)
I-WIN supports employers, educators, and students to leverage innovative and equitable models for scaling high-quality work-based learning, virtually or in person, in school districts and community colleges across the State.
Career Development Experience Toolkit
The Career Development Experience Toolkit, aligned to the PWR Act, supports scaling high-quality career pathways and work-based learning.
Scaling Education Pathways in Illinois
Scaling Education Pathways in Illinois (SEPI) guides communities in creating streamlined teacher career pathways.
Model Programs of Study Guides
The Model Programs of Study Guides were developed in consultation and collaboration with the Illinois State Board of Education through a process led and facilitated by Education Systems Center.
Illinois Advanced Apprenticeship Consortium
EdSystems’ role with the Illinois Advanced Apprenticeship Consortium is implementing a Manufacturing Pathway aligned to the College and Career Pathway Endorsement system for students that meets the expectations and requirements of the PWR Act.
College and Career Pathway Endorsements
Education Systems Center worked with public and private stakeholders to define key competencies for the College and Career Pathway Endorsements and is now working with community networks to support implementation of endorsement systems in line with the PWR Act.
Illinois 60 by 25 Network
Illinois 60 by 25 Network supports communities to increase meaningful and equitable postsecondary attainment and civic engagement.
Great Lakes College and Career Pathways Partnership
Since 2016, EdSystems has provided the Great Lakes College and Career Pathways Partnership with strategic expertise and technical assistance.
Liberia Career Pathways
EdSystems worked with Liberian partners to launch the Liberian nongovernmental organization and the U.S. based nonprofit organization.
