Why it matters

Strengthening the connections between industry and education is essential for meeting the state’s labor market needs, spurring economic expansion, and ensuring ample opportunity for our young people in Arizona. Pathways to Prosperity enables more young people to earn degrees and credentials for high-demand jobs, making it easier for them to enter the workforce and propel innovation and economic growth in the state.

How it works

Arizona Pathways to Prosperity reimagines how education and workforce systems meet state and regional talent needs and prepare young people for careers. The Center for the Future of Arizona mobilizes employers, leaders in K-12 and postsecondary education, and policymakers to build a future that works for Arizona.

CFA brings together industry and education sectors to collaboratively design, implement, and scale seamless college and career pathways that enable students to transition smoothly through high school, into higher education, and on to family-supporting careers. The pathways include career exploration, quality work-based learning experiences, and opportunities for high school students to earn college credit toward a degree or credential with labor market value.

CFA works with more than 60 K-12 and postsecondary education partners and over 60 industry and community partners across Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, and Yuma counties. The college and career pathways focus on Arizona growth sectors including IT & cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and energy.

Career Connected Pathways

Career Connected Pathways serve high needs students’ with access to careers in STEM fields, including Computer Science, and cybersecurity.

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Career Exploration Curriculum

The Possible Futures Career Exploration Curriculum helps learners in grades 6 through 10 develop essential employability skills, explore STEM occupations, and better understand themselves and the world of work.

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