College and Career Pathways

The traditional American high school represented the decision point at which students chose to pursue college or a career. However, in today’s global economy and complex world, a high school diploma is no longer sufficient to secure a good-paying job. The twenty-first-century American high school must shift its mission and prepare students to succeed in both college and careers. All4Ed identifies and advocates for policies and practices to ensure high schools provide all students—and especially historically underserved students—engaging, rigorous experiences that prepare them for success in college, work, and life.

The Latest from All4Ed on Pathways

Building Futures: College and Career Pathways in the Great Lakes States

Publication | Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, High Schools, State Policy Centerfor This Block

Governor Playbook: Unlocking Career Success

Publication | Accountability and Support, Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, Higher Education, Policy and Government, Raise The Bar, Unlocking Career Success, US Department of Education

Let’s Measure Ready: Readiness across 50 States

Publication | Accountability and Support, College and Career Pathways, Data, Every Student Succeeds Act, High Schools

State Policy Center: College and Career Pathways

Today’s high school students are preparing for a future that would previously have been considered science fiction. The options todays students have for where they work, how they spend their time, and how they live their daily lives will only continue to change over the coming decades. They already navigate their lives in a manner that is more technologically sophisticated and more globally connected than previous generations would have ever dreamed.

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