Pathways
PATHWAYS
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development has played a key role in implementing pathway programs in Utah. Pathway programs bring education and industry together in unprecedented partnerships to better align education with pressing pipeline needs. Workforce development is a common concern among employers in the state. Pathway programs provide one unique solution: build a robust talent pipeline while helping students better prepare for their careers.
FY 2016 Summary Several pathway programs have been implemented in FY 2016. The first and leading model was Utah Aerospace Pathways (UAP). Aerospace companies in Utah collaborated to create a program that qualifies students to receive a certificate in aerospace manufacturing and enter the workforce upon high school graduation. Industry partners worked with GOED, CTE coordinators in local school districts, as well as post-secondary education leaders to create a direct pathway for students to enter the aerospace industry.
Governor’s Office of Economic Development • 2016 Annual Report • www.business.utah.gov
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