Career Pathways Checklist

Toolkit Year
2017
Toolkit Publisher
NOVA Research Company
Toolkit Purpose

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.

Summary of Toolkit Approach

Users of the checklist can review how programs meet the required criteria under the WIOA career pathway definition:
• If the program meets a criterion, check the “Yes” box and describe the evidence demonstrating how the criterion is met.
• If the program does not meet a criterion, check the “No” box and describe what enhancements the program needs to make in order to meet the criterion.
Career pathways programs should engage employers and other stakeholders in:
• Identifying the skills that are needed by high-demand employers
• Determining how students are deemed proficient in these skills
• Identifying the credentials that employers value in making labor market
• decisions
• Providing work-based learning opportunities for students
• Advising how to validate curricula and credentials.

Toolkit Intended Audience

Adult education providers; policymakers; employers

Toolkit Based On

Advancing Innovation in Adult Education Project

Toolkit Target Population
Adult learners; employers
Primary Career Pathways Element Addressed
Measure system change and performance
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Link to the Toolkit
https://lincs.ed.gov/publications/topic/wioa/careerpathways-checklist.pdf