About Careers 2 Communities – Careers 2 Communities

About Careers 2 Communities

About Careers 2 Communities

We Serve All Students

Funded by The Expanding Access to Well-Rounded Courses Demonstration Grants Program, Careers 2 Communities will enhance the college and career readiness of all students through a series of online Career and Technical Education (CTE) and well-rounded education programs. With a focus on equitable access, students will increase their awareness of high-growth career opportunities in their region and complete career-focused, math curriculum.

We Serve All Students

Funded by The Expanding Access to Well-Rounded Courses Demonstration Grants Program, Careers 2 Communities will enhance the college and career readiness of all students through a series of online Career and Technical Education (CTE) and well-rounded education programs. With a focus on equitable access, students will increase their awareness of high-growth career opportunities in their region and complete career-focused, math curriculum.

The C2C Program will include the following activities:

Math Awareness

Provide purpose in math learning by connecting the value of math in everyday work experiences.

– 8th Grade Math
– Algebra
– Geometry
– Math Assessment

Career Awareness

Increase career awareness through career spotlights and teach math concepts in the contest of the career.

– Career-focused Math Curriculum
– Career Pathways
– Career Guides

Community Awareness

Inform students of high-value careers available in their community

– Career Mapping
– CLNA Updates

Student Access to Online CTE

Online course accessibility will increase CTE participation including under-served students.

– Courses aligned to
high-wage, high-growth

Community Voices

Curated stories of local business professionals will demonstrate real-life examples of all backgrounds.

– Local Business Connection

Professional Development

Provide PD to train educators how to use labor market data to drive data-informed curriculum decisions.

– Teacher Leader Cadre
– Ongoing Development and Support

The C2C Program will include the following activities:

Math Awareness

Provide purpose in math learning by connecting the value of math in everyday work experiences.

– 8th Grade Math
– Algebra
– Geometry
– Math Assessment

Career Awareness

Increase career awareness through career spotlights and teach math concepts in the contest of the career.

– Career-focused Math Curriculum
– Career Pathways
– Career Guides

Community Awareness

Inform students of high-value careers available in their community

– Career Mapping
– CLNA Updates

Student Access to Online CTE

Online course accessibility will increase CTE participation including under-served students.

– Courses aligned to
high-wage, high-growth

Community Voices

Curated stories of local business professionals will demonstrate real-life examples of all backgrounds.

– Local Business Connection

Professional Development

Provide PD to train educators how to use labor market data to drive data-informed curriculum decisions.

– Teacher Leader Cadre
– Ongoing Development and Support

Career Journey Stories

Showcasing career spotlights from professionals in New Mexico will provide students with authentic stories that demonstrate possibilities that lie ahead for them.

Connecting students to career journeys

Every story is unique and every journey is meaningful. Building a library of stories will allow students to connect with a plethora of careers and see the potential by exploring a variety of professions.

Career Journey Stories

Showcasing career spotlights from professionals in New Mexico will provide students with authentic stories that demonstrate possibilities that lie ahead for them.

Connecting students to career journeys

Every story is unique and every journey is meaningful. Building a library of stories will allow students to connect with a plethora of careers and see the potential by exploring a variety of professions.

Implementing the Curriculum

With three implementation pathways to support educators, the supplemental coursework, Pathway2Careers, will become a valuable component to assist students in learning critical math skills and understanding the value of these skills in the workplace.