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Mid-Coast Pathways to Success
Mid-Coast Pathways to Success is a partnership between the Victoria Economic Development Corporation, Victoria College, The University of Houston-Victoria, Region 3 Education Service Center, and Workforce Solutions of the Golden Crescent.
Tri-Agency Regional Convener
Using resources and technical assistance from the Pathways to Prosperity (PtoP) Network – a collaboration of states and regions, Jobs for the Future (JFF), the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and the Texas Regional Pathways Network (TRPN), the Mid-Coast Pathways to Success Leadership Team and key stakeholders are working to build postsecondary and career pathways and credentials that support young people in the attainment of their educational and career goals. This project will also help fill the pipeline for strategic target occupations of employers in the 12-county region of the central Gulf Coast region of Texas.
Form engaged and sustainable partnerships among educational entities, employers, workforce boards, training providers, and community organizations that support all students from middle school through postsecondary to enter the workforce at a living wage and with skills to be good community members.
To cultivate a skilled workforce in the Texas Mid-Coast region by ensuring all students have access to high quality training and are equipped for successful employment in the sectors driving the region’s economic growth.
We continue to frame all our work around the 7 Key Components:
- Cross-Sector Partners
- Alignment with Labor Market Demand
- Integration of Rigorous Core Academics and Career-Focused Learning
- College and Career Information and Advising
- Links Between Secondary and Postsecondary Education
- Credentials with Value in the Labor Market
- Continuum of Work-Based Learning Experiences
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Form engaged and sustainable partnerships among educational entities, employers, workforce boards, training providers, and community organizations that support all students from middle school through postsecondary to enter the workforce at a living wage and with skills to be good community members.
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To cultivate a skilled workforce in the Texas Mid-Coast region by ensuring all students have access to high quality training and are equipped for successful employment in the sectors driving the region’s economic growth.
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We continue to frame all our work around the 7 Key Components:
- Cross-Sector Partners
- Alignment with Labor Market Demand
- Integration of Rigorous Core Academics and Career-Focused Learning
- College and Career Information and Advising
- Links Between Secondary and Postsecondary Education
- Credentials with Value in the Labor Market
- Continuum of Work-Based Learning Experiences
Goals
The Mid-Coast Pathways to Success leadership team has idenitfied three goals for the project.
Link pathways to credentials of value.
Implementation Strategies
- Program Development | Partner with industry programs aligned with workforce needs and certifications
- Stackable and Dual Credentials | Create pathways that offer certifications leading to a degree and industry-recognized credentials
- Work-Based Learning Integration | Incorporate internships, apprenticeships, and co-op programs for hands-on experience
Enhance college and career readiness.
Implentation Strategies
- Career Exploration Activities | Integrate career exploration into the curriculum through workshops, job shadowing, internships, and partnerships with local businesses.
- Counseling Programs | Offer counseling that addresses academic and career goals, focusing on overcoming barriers to college and career readiness.
- Develop Soft Skills Training | Implement programs that help students develop the necessary life skills, such as communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, essential for success in college and careers
Implement rigorous academics.
Implementation Strategies
- Alignment and Development | Develop and implement programs of study that align with state academic benchmarks, ensuring rigor in all subjects.
- Professional Development for Educators | Provide ongoing training for teachers on delivering rigorous content, differentiated instruction, and formative assessment techniques to support diverse learners.
- Access to Advanced Courses | Expand access to advanced coursework, such as AP, dual enrollment, or honors classes, to offer students a challenging academic experience.
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Link pathways to credentials of value.
Implementation Strategies
- Program Development | Partner with industry programs aligned with workforce needs and certifications
- Stackable and Dual Credentials | Create pathways that offer certifications leading to a degree and industry-recognized credentials
- Work-Based Learning Integration | Incorporate internships, apprenticeships, and co-op programs for hands-on experience
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Enhance college and career readiness.
Implentation Strategies
- Career Exploration Activities | Integrate career exploration into the curriculum through workshops, job shadowing, internships, and partnerships with local businesses.
- Counseling Programs | Offer counseling that addresses academic and career goals, focusing on overcoming barriers to college and career readiness.
- Develop Soft Skills Training | Implement programs that help students develop the necessary life skills, such as communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, essential for success in college and careers
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Implement rigorous academics.
Implementation Strategies
- Alignment and Development | Develop and implement programs of study that align with state academic benchmarks, ensuring rigor in all subjects.
- Professional Development for Educators | Provide ongoing training for teachers on delivering rigorous content, differentiated instruction, and formative assessment techniques to support diverse learners.
- Access to Advanced Courses | Expand access to advanced coursework, such as AP, dual enrollment, or honors classes, to offer students a challenging academic experience.
