Career Pathways

Portal

a technology-based, industry-driven solution

New York Wired for Education

20032008: Capital Region NY Career Ready
Youth Program
2008: NYS DOL Metrix Learning Launch
2012: Metrix integrated industry
certifications
2014: Metrix Learning in 15 states
2016: Career Pathways Portal launch in 10
locations

WIOA Career Pathways Elements1

1
4
1

Build cross-agency
partnerships and
clarify roles

Identify funding
needs and sources

2
5

Identify industry
sectors and engage
employers

Align policies and

programs

Design education
and training
programs

Measure system
change and
performance

Six Key Elements of Career Pathways defined by U.S. Department of Labor. http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?docn=4793

Career Pathways Portal

Jobseeker Tools
Assessments
10 Industry Pathways
Aggregated Training
Measurable Milestones
Badges & Industry
Certifications
Case Management Tools
Integrated Job Search

Business Services
Assess New Hires
Recruit Skilled Workers
Succession Planning
Badges & Industry Certifications

Career Pathways National

Launch
March 2016
September 2016
1. Orange County, NY
2. Urban Ed- Washington, D.C.
3. San Jose, CA
4. Eastern CT
5. Capital Region NY
6. Contra Costa, CA
7. Lancaster, PA
8. US Virgin Islands
9. Buffalo, NY
10. Oswego, NY

Career Pathways Strategy

Registration and Assessment

Digital
Literacy
Assessment
Subjective,
Objective
Assessment
Subjective,
Objective
orCognitive
CognitiveAssessment
Assessment
Subjective,
Objective or
or
Cognitive

SelfAssessment

900+ Technical
Skill
Assessments

Aptitude &
Ability
Assessment

Assessments and Skill Remediation

Digital
Literacy
Assessment
(Northstar)
Basic eligibility
for online
training

Cognitive
Assessment
(BestWork
Data)
Career
Consultation

Soft &
Technical
Skills
Assessments
(Kenexa
ProveIT)
Evaluate skill
level

Remediation

Interview/Hir
e or
Advanced
Training

(Online Content)

(WDB/Partners)

SkillSoft, Amatrol,
Medcom

Community
College
Certificate
Program
On-the-Job
Training
Direct
interview/hire

Career Pathways

10 career pathways
200+ occupations
Self- assessment
Skill gap analysis ->
Job Fit
Progressive skill
building
Remediation
Online
Community
College Partners
ETPL Providers

Foundation
Industry

Industry Driven Career Pathways

1
Business
(Management/Administrative)
Construction/Maintenance
Finance

Sector

Health Care
Hospitality & Tourism
Information Technology

Occupation

Manufacturing
Marketing/Sales/Service
Personal Care/Human Services
Transportation/Logistics

Skill Gain: Targeted Training

1,000+ Foundation/Remedial
Skills

2,000+ Workplace Skills/

Business
3,000+ Desktop/ IT Industry
E-learning

Workshops
1,000+ Healthcare
Industry

700+ Manufacturing Industry

Certify: Verify Skills Gain

30+ Entry Level
Certifications

100+ Professional Level

Certifications

Industry
Certifications

Custom
Certificate/
Badge
Badges approved by local
employers

Career Pathways via Metrix

Learning