CTE Pathways

Students use Pathways to investigate a wide range of career choices. A Pathway is a method of searching for a career that fits your interests and lifestyle and then allows you to build academic courses around it. The Pathway recommends individual high school courses—both academic and career-related—to concentrate on which are specifically geared toward your chosen career. Pathways make it easier for students to understand the relevance of required courses and select elective courses more wisely. All of this planning starts as early as middle/junior high school and continues as you advance through high school.

Career Pathways show students a direct connection between doing well in high school and being able to transition smoothly to post-secondary opportunities or getting a good job when they graduate. Students who focus on a Career Pathway acquire the skills necessary for entry into well-paid careers with high potential for rapid financial growth, increased levels of responsibility, and a high degree of personal satisfaction.

Utah Career Pathways align with and are categorized by the national Career Clusters®. Each Career Pathway culminates in an industry recognized credential of value.

For more detailed information and career exploration resources, follow the link below:

CTE Pathways Program

CTE Publications and Resources for Parents and Students

Utah Student Guide to Career Planning

Parent-Student Guide to CTE Pathways

Pathways Student Guide