Business Involvement is Critical to Success in Education & Workforce Development

Did You Know?
• There is 1 Certified Career Specialist for every 300 students
   in middle schools and high schools.
• Students take Career Assessments beginning in middle school.
• Workplace relevance is being integrated into the curriculum.
• While in high school, students experience a variety of
   professional opportunities through job shadowing,
   apprenticeships or internships.
Connect 2 Business is a new website that links your company or organization to thousands of students and adults through educational and career planning resources. C2B is a critical component of the South Carolina’s Personal Pathways initiative to ensure a skilled and educated workforce to compete in today’s global economy. Why not take advantage of this FREE website to generate awareness about your business or organization? Visit scpathways.org to register on C2B.

What Are Career Clusters?

South Carolina has organized professions and careers into 16 broad categories. These Clusters of Study were developed by the U.S. Department of Education. Each cluster has its own coursework designed to help students better understand their chosen field of interest. Each public school district will offer a minimum of three clusters. Students can transfer to a different school within their district if that school offers a cluster of study unavailable at their assigned school. Clink LINK for more details about the 16 clusters.

BI-LO Charities and Personal Pathways Collaborate on College Internship for College Students in Greenville County

The Greenville Regional Education Center facilitated BI-LO Charities' effort to offer internships to college students in Greenville County attending Bob Jones University, Furman University, North Greenville University and Greenville Technical College. Additionally, Carol Browning, Executive Director of BI-LO Charities set up a meeting for the Personal Pathways Coordinator to meet with Ken Peterson, VP for Human Resources and Diversity. Mr. Peterson expressed interest in Connect 2 Business, Kuder Journey and possible opportunities for middle and high schools students at BI-LO in February 2010 during job shadowing month. Click LINK for more details about this collegiate internship program.

Welcome to Personal Pathways to Success

Imagine a community where all students graduate from high school, because they understand why education is relevant to their future. Adults utilize the opportunity to get focused training to help them find employment in careers that offer higher wages and benefits. Employers have an educated, well-trained workforce from which to select employees. College students cultivate a path towards graduation and a profitable career. Educators direct and guide students to productive lives. That is our vision at Personal Pathways to Success! Personal Pathways to Success was developed as a resource for youth and adults to enhance their individual opportunities in education and in the workforce.