What is "Pathways"?

The Pathways concept had been developed to provide Springfield Township High School students the directions needed to begin to make career decisions

Every student is on a pathway to a career - whether in the near or more distant future. But how does a student get there, and will he or she be properly prepared? Has the student selected a career path suited to his or her interests and abilities? Will the student be able to enter this chosen career directly after high school, or will he or she need further training and/or higher education? These are all important questions for the student to consider before entering the highly competitive and technical work force of the 21st Century

The Pathways program sprung from the realization, not to mention the statistical reality, that the vast majority of high school graduates have, at best, vaguely defined career goals. Consequently, those who plan to enter the work force right out of high school often flounder in their attempt to find meaningful and well suited employment. Those graduates who enter college frequently change their major field of study or academic specialty, and many do so more than once. In addition, a high percentage of college graduates find employment in positions not at all related to their area of expertise or specific interest.

What is the Purpose of "Pathways"?

The Pathways program at Springfield Township High School is designed to accommodate all students. This innovative program began implementation during the 2001-2002 school year but has continued to evolve and be refined since. The Pathways program...

• Helps students in making career decisions and in preparing a career plan.
• Identifies how specific courses correspond to specific careers.
• Identifies career opportunities and a variety of jobs within a career field.
• Creates an awareness of training and educational opportunities.
• Increases students' potential for employability and/or further education and training.
• Provides opportunities for training and further education.
• Includes on-the-job experience.