Career Pathways
Career pathways in adult education provide structured opportunities that connect education, training, and employment to help learners gain skills, credentials, and career advancement opportunities.
Career Navigator
A Career Navigator is a dedicated and knowledgeable professional who guides and supports adult learners in their journey to identify, pursue, and achieve their career goals. This role involves providing personalized guidance, resources, and assistance to help individuals make informed decisions about their education, training, and career pathways.​
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Career Navigators should:
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Be working within their organizations to create an overarching plan for transition to careers. This includes the transition to post-secondary education and/or training.
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Be working with the community, employers, and community resources.
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Be working with the local Workforce Investment Boards (WIB).
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Share information about employment, training, and other career-related opportunities​
Resources
MATHEMATICA
Career Navigators in AE
A brief highlighting the role of Career Navigators in adult education, including key responsibilities, competencies, and strategies to support learners’ education, career, and transition goals.
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RESOURCES
Resource Toolbox
A collection of practical resources to help Career Navigators support students with education, career planning, workforce exploration, and transitions to employment or further education.
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BUILDING PATHWAYS
The Role of Career Navigators
Explore the Career Navigator’s role in adult education, including key responsibilities, competencies, and strategies for supporting learners’ education, career, and transition goals.
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Coming soon!