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ADVISING & AWARENESS CREDENTIAL
ADVISING & AWARENESS CREDENTIAL
The Advising and Awareness Professional Learning Catalog is designed to support NYC Public Schools staff in delivering high-quality college and career advising to students in their school communities. These professional learning opportunities are open to any school-based staff member supporting students in developing and pursuing their future plans. Sessions are also aligned with the Career Navigation Roadmap to enhance advising practices.
Staff Requirements: Staff who complete 20 hours of coursework from this catalog* by May 22, 2026, will receive an Advising and Awareness Credential from the Office of Student Pathways. This credential recognizes new and experienced staff for completing NYC Public Schools’ annual training sequence for delivering high-quality, and up-to-date advising support.
School Expectation: All schools receiving funding via the College and Career Advising and Perkins SAM are required to designate one school staff member per 500 students enrolled, including CBO partners working directly in schools, to earn the Advising and Awareness Credential.
Per Session: Eligible staff members are encouraged to submit applications for Per Session opportunities to complete up to 20 hours of coursework. ONLY one staff member per school is eligible for centrally funded per-session. Please see the FAQ's* for more details.
Course Format: Virtual
Course Offerings/Registration: Please see the course catalog.*
For Credential Questions: Please contact collegeandcareerplanningteam@schools.nyc.gov
*SY 25-26 catalog launches on October 15, 2025
DIY COURSES
DIY COURSES
Industry Commission Reports:
In 2024-25, Pathways reignited our Industry Commissions with fresh energy, deepened the approach to school-industry collaboration, and rebuilt our engagement team. These efforst laid the foundation to move from insight to action - setting us up for a more aligned, responsive, and impactful year ahead.
Key takeaways from each sector
Standout educator-industry experiences
New career-aligned opportunities for students
A vision for scaling impact in 2025-2026
Why it matters:
This work shapes real pathways - from classroom to career. Commissions are the connective tissue linking education, employers, and students to NYC's future economy.
Career Navigation
in Action
Career Navigation
in Action
Our partners at Shared Lane have captured best practices and technical guidance for using Xello and Overgrad advising tools to support 9th and 10th grade (0-22 credit) pathways work.
Self Guided - Approx 1hr.
REGISTER FOR ASYNC COURSES & RECEIVE CREDIT HOURS
REGISTER FOR ASYNC COURSES & RECEIVE CREDIT HOURS
Use Pro-Learner to:
View and register for in-person and virtual professional learning opportunities offered by NYCPS district and central offices
Access CTLE certificates for professional learning you took through Pro-Learner
Access resources and materials from professional learning opportunities
Attend virtual professional learning opportunities
Course Registration Directions
Step 1: Log into Teach Hub with your NYCPS single sign-on.
Step 2: Search “Pro-Learner” and click on it.
Step 3: In a new window, click the specific course link that is provided for the session you want to enroll in.
Step 4: You will be taken to the course page where you can enroll/register. You will be asked to choose ONE award type that you will receive AFTER you have successfully completed the course:
If you are eligible for CTLE hours only, choose that award type.
If you are enrolled in the College and Career Planning Team’s Advising and Awareness Credential AND are eligible for CTLE hours, choose that combined award type.
If you are enrolled in the College and Career Planning Team’s Advising and Awareness Credential BUT NOT eligible for CTLE, choose the credential only award type.
If you are eligible for none of the above award types, choose Certificate of Completion.
For more information, review Pro-Learner Instructions for Participants.
If you are a NYCPS employee and have any trouble accessing Pro-Learner, contact tech@schools.nyc.gov.
Are you a community partner who needs NYCPS credentials? Please complete this form.
PATHWAYS ASYNC COURSE CATALOG
PATHWAYS ASYNC COURSE CATALOG
Pathways Foundations Course (High Schools)
Computer Science Courses
Financial Literacy Courses (coming soon)
College & Career Planning
Career-Connected Instruction (coming soon)
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ASYNC COURSES
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ASYNC COURSES
Tech Support: If you have any trouble accessing Pro-Learner, contact tech@schools.nyc.gov
FinLit Courses: EMarks@schools.nyc.gov
Computer Science Courses: CSEducation@schools.nyc.gov
Career-Connected Instruction Courses: SPrince-Yearwood@schools.nyc.gov
College & Career Planning Courses: collegeandcareerplanningteam@schools.nyc.gov
Other Questions: PathwaysPL@schools.nyc.gov
NYC KIDS RISE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
NYC KIDS RISE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
Investing in a student's postsecondary future is possible well before high school. Families who want to start saving for their kindergartener's postsecondary plans can do so with the help of NYC Kids Rise.
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