Characteristic 2 of 10: Provide a combination of in-school and community-based academic, competency-based applied, and hands-on learning experiences in the career pathways based on the local labor market.
Characteristic 3 of 10: Provide connection to postsecondary education and/or employment through site visits and connections with support services (e.g., vocational rehabilitation, disability support services).
Characteristic 4 of 10: Provide opportunities to earn certificates in certain career areas (e.g., Certified Nursing Assistant, Welding, Food Handlers Certification).
Characteristic 5 of 10: Develop business partnerships to ensure a relevant curriculum.
Characteristic 6 of 10: Provide career counseling and guidance to assist students in career planning and development aligned with the students’ preferences, interests, needs, and skills.
Characteristic 7 of 10: Provide instruction in career development through volunteer work, job shadowing, work-study, apprenticeships, or internships.
Characteristic 8 of 10: Provide accommodation and supports in Career Technical Education (CTE) courses to ensure student access and mastery of content.
Characteristic 9 of 10: Provide instruction in soft skills (e.g., problem solving, communicating with authority figures, responding to feedback, promptness) and occupational specific skills (e.g., clerical, machine operation).
Characteristic 10 of 10: Measure achievement in soft skills (e.g., problem solving, communicating with authority figures, responding to feedback, promptness) and occupational specific skills (e.g., clerical, machine operation).