Phases I and II

The Pathways program is designed in two phases. This approach allows students to prepare for college-level course work, explore career options, and master work-place readiness competencies in the first phase and to concentrate on college-level career courses in the second phase.

Phase I

The first phase of the Pathways program focuses upon core academic course-work, college success strategies, career exploration and workforce readiness. Phase I includes the following instructional elements during each semester:

Two credits of high school academic core subjects (mathematics, English, social studies and science). Students select two sessions each day in these subjects using a flexible scheduling system. The approach is competency-based and allows students to move through the curriculum as they master identified course outcomes.
A three credit-hour Student Learning Skills (SLS). This is a college preparatory course which provides students with an overview of the characteristics and skills necessary for students to succeed in college. Course topics include personal skills, campus and community resources, technology, health and well-being, academic skills, and relationships.
Introductory courses to technical specialty areas of interest to the student.
One session each day in a Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) course. JAG is a national program which focuses on high school completion, technical training and employment using a case management approach, intervention techniques and a curriculum designed around 20 employability competencies.
After school employment or personal and career development and cultural enrichment activities at least three days per week

Phase II

Phase II of the program retains the focus on secondary level academic core subjects and allows students who have successfully completed Phase I of the program to focus on college coursework in their chosen technical specialty. Students enroll in standard FCCJ technical courses with traditional college students. Phase II includes the following each semester:

Two credits of high school academic core subjects (mathematics, English, social studies and science). Students select two sessions each day in these subjects using a flexible scheduling system. The approach is competency-based and allows students to move through the curriculum as they master identified course outcomes.
Two postsecondary career courses selected by the student from the following career areas:
- Information Technology
- Business and Financial Services
- Computerized Manufacturing and Robotics
- Automotive Service and Collision Technology
- Biomedical Equipment Technology
- Biotechnology Laboratory Technology
- Construction Management and Trades