Career Pathways
A career pathway is a series of connected education and training opportunities – sometimes referred to as stacked credentials – and support services that equip job seekers to enter and advance in an industry or occupation. Career pathways are established by aligning secondary and post-secondary education with workforce development systems and human services at the local, regional or state level. National Disability Institute believes that inclusion in career pathways is required to achieve equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. To that end, we lead the national conversation on inclusive career pathways and provide training and technical assistance to the public workforce system in all 50 states and U.S. territories. Learn more below.
Inclusive Career Pathway Systems
The LEAD Center, Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center (WINTAC) and Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) are working to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in inclusive career pathways systems and existing programs in the public workforce system. Inclusive career pathways are programs and approaches designed to support people whose career options have been limited because they lack the academic and/or technical skills necessary for many high-demand and high-growth career opportunities.
Inclusive Career Pathways Community of Practice (CoP)
Through participation in this dynamic CoP, workforce partners and state VR agencies will have an opportunity to not only share and highlight the work that has been done, but also participate in an exchange of ideas with others across the nation to continue to expand and grow inclusive career pathways.
Membership in the CoP is not required for attendance, but new members are always welcomed. Sign up now.
For questions or additional information, contact Nikki Powis at
npowis@ndi-inc.org.
Inclusive Career Pathway Systems
The LEAD Center, Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center (WINTAC) and Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) are working to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in inclusive career pathways systems and existing programs in the public workforce system. Inclusive career pathways are programs and approaches designed to support people whose career options have been limited because they lack the academic and/or technical skills necessary for many high-demand and high-growth career opportunities.
Inclusive Career Pathways Community of Practice (CoP)
Through participation in this dynamic CoP, workforce partners and state VR agencies will have an opportunity to not only share and highlight the work that has been done, but also participate in an exchange of ideas with others across the nation to continue to expand and grow inclusive career pathways.
Membership in the CoP is not required for attendance, but new members are always welcomed. Sign up now.
For questions or additional information, contact Nikki Powis at
npowis@ndi-inc.org.
Career Pathways Webinar Series
This webinar series provides examples of how DEI projects used intervention strategies to create inclusive career pathways and offers a set of tools that provide a framework to achieve functional alignment.
- Part 1: Aligning DEI and Career Pathways System and Program Strategies examines strategies to ensure that existing State Career Pathways systems and local Career Pathways programs are fully integrated and accessible for all WIOA customers.
Watch Part 1 Webinar. - Part 2: The Examples You Have Been Seeking examines how DEI has been able to increase access to and outcomes within Career Pathways for job seekers with disabilities utilizing examples culled from the field.
Watch Part 2 Webinar. - Part 3: Functional Alignment at the State, Regional and Local Level examines how DEI has increased access to and outcomes within Career Pathways for job seekers with disabilities providing a guiding framework for the field.
Watch Part 3 Webinar.
Career Pathways Resources of Interest
Use this Inclusive Career Pathways Desktop Guide to locate the information and resources you need to support inclusive practices within the programs and services you provide as part of your career pathways programs. This Desktop Guide will lead you to information that covers five key topics: Partnerships, Job Accommodations, Strategies for Job Development, Resource Coordination and Employer Engagement.
Job seekers with disabilities are often at a disadvantage when seeking employment due to lack of experience as well as the attitudes of managers and employers. Learn how partnering with a local healthcare facility and community college supported individuals with disabilities gain skills that later resulted in a strong track record of them finding employment. Massachusetts Career Pathway Pilot
Other Employment Resources
Ticket to Work
NDI has multiple trainings to advance the understanding and use of Social Security’s Ticket to Work program.
WIOA
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) helps job seekers access employment support services.
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