This page supports college staff—advisors, career counselors, faculty, and administrators—by providing internal and external professional development opportunities that build capacity for Guided Pathways implementation and student success.
The page highlights resources designed to help staff:
Support students in making informed educational and career decisions
Understand course sequencing and pathways
Connect students early to advising, career exploration, and onboarding
Implement integrated, student-centered advising strategies
The Math + Advising Webinar Series is a three-part quarterly professional learning opportunity for advisors and student services staff across Washington CTCs. The series supports advisors in reframing math as a gateway, not a barrier, aligns with Guided Pathways, and emphasizes equity in student success.
Webinar #1 – Fall 2025
Title: Advising Forward: Shifting the Math Narrative to Center Student Success
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 1:00–2:30 PM (virtual & recorded)
Audience: Advisors, counselors, faculty, and student services staff
Description: This session will:
Review statewide math enrollment and completion data
Explore strategies to connect math to student goals and career pathways
Provide interactive practice for advisors to reframe student conversations about math
Quarterly Series Overview
Fall 2025- Advising Forward: Switching the Math Narrative to Student Success
Winter 2026 - Technology & Intervention
Spring 2026 - Careers & Outcomes
Additional Professional Development Opportunities
(We will add internal and external PD opportunities here as they become available.)
Workshops or trainings offered by SBCTC or local colleges
National webinars or conferences relevant to advising, career services, and Guided Pathways
Curated PD resources (guides, toolkits, videos