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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
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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 .
Outcomes
UAP certified 42 high school students in FY 2016. Of those 42 students, 15 are currently employed with an aerospace industry partner . Adults who were under-employed or unemployed also had the opportunity to complete certification. Approximately 15 adult learners at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) and Davis Applied Technology College (DATC) are currently employed with UAP industry partners, and another 9 are employed with other aerospace companies in the state . We look forward to similar results in Diesel Tech Pathways and Medical Innovations Pathways .
Moving Forward
UAP set the stage for other industries to follow, and many are developing programs tailored to their distinctive workforce needs . A replication package outlining the steps necessary to create such a program is currently in development . This will be a valuable resource for implementing the pathway model statewide .
For additional information about Pathways programs, visit business .utah .gov or contact Kimberlee Carlile, Program Specialist, at kcarlile@utah .gov or 801-538-8669
