Wilson Career Pathways Project Mission

Work with economic development and sustainability professionals in designing “real world” career pathway programs for youth and young adults. This will help students explore careers that involves advanced STEAM, innovation, and sustainability skills, aimed at building healthier and more competitive communities.

Furthermore, WCPP will advise career pathway partners through collaborations with policy makers to secure approval and funding for these projects.

Inspiring Future Leaders to Drive Innovation in Local Development Projects

WCPp Services/Projects

Empowering Career Pathway and Readiness Services:

  • Design career pathway learning materials with professionals from targeted industries, communities, and educational institutions.
    • Incorporate project-based, “real world” industry materials into educational programs based on curriculum and student population
    • Integrate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and innovation concepts
  • Help career pathway partners work with policy decision-makers and communities.
    • Successfully secure project funding and approvals through the political process
    • Market career pathway programs tied to innovative projects serving communities
  • Include career readiness & networking strategy workshops

Inspiring Careers Transforming Communities Through Innovative Solutions; to be incoporated into career pathway projects

  • Green Infrastructure & Sustainability Projects
  • Blue Economy – Shore and freshwater projects that tie into economic development
  • Smart City Initiatives in local communities
  • Advanced Manufacturing that produces materials used to create targeted innovative, civic-based projects
  • Life Science projects that contribute to community initiatives
  • Other ideas that align with innovative civic-based opportunities.

Institutions that serve Youth and young adults:

  • K-12 and Post-Secondary Education Institutions
  • Non-profit, after school, and community centers
  • Libraries, parks, and other municipal programs
  • Other programs that serve the targeted population