This checklist is designed as a work aid to help determine the extent to which a newly
developed or existing program meets the requirements for career pathways in section
(3)(7) of WIOA.

This checklist is designed as a work aid to help determine the extent to which a newly
developed or existing program meets the requirements for career pathways in section
(3)(7) of WIOA.

The purpose of this toolkit is to guide State and local leaders to build, implement, and sustain career pathways systems and programs. The 2016 revision includes new knowledge gained from the field, plus the system’s guiding legislation from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

The goal of this clearinghouse is to inform the public workforce investment system about the value, development, and uses of competency models. A competency model is a collection of competencies that together define successful performance in a particular work setting, from Personal Effectiveness Competencies, such as ‘initiative,’ to Occupation-Specific Requirements, such as ‘Process patient admission or discharge documents.’ Competency models are a tool for Career Pathways stakeholders to communicate clearly about the competencies required for specific jobs, job groups, organizations, occupations, or industries, and a framework to develop educational offerings.