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Planning and Implementation Guides

These planning guides assist educators in aligning content across grade levels, ensuring a cohesive and progressive learning experience. They provide a structured framework that helps educators map out key concepts and skills, promoting consistency and continuity in students' educational journeys.
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August 12, 2025
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FlexLesson Menu and FlexCourses Guide

The FlexLesson Menu and FlexCourses Guide offer educators a selection of career readiness, employability skills, and personal development lessons, organized by topic, time, and sequence to guide learner progress.
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August 12, 2025
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Kickoff Flyers

These Kickoff Flyers can serve as a way to inform your organization about their access to Pathful and some of the features available to them.
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August 12, 2025
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Pathful Quick-Start Guide

The Pathful Quick-Start Guide outlines how educators can use the platform's career readiness tools, covering basic navigation, key features, implementation tips, and a 10-day starter plan for classroom integration.
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January 17, 2025
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Pathful Junior Enablement

Discover resources and guidance to integrate Pathful Junior into K–5 classrooms, inspiring early career exploration and enhancing student engagement.
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November 15, 2024
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State-Based Enablement and Implementation Plans

This article shows educators how to leverage Pathful's career readiness tools and provides state-specific plans to meet local requirements, helping students explore career paths, set goals, and develop the skills needed for future success.
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November 11, 2024
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Activity Sequence Flowchart

This guide provides a structured, easy-to-implement approach for educators to seamlessly integrate career exploration and work-based learning into their workflow, enhancing student engagement and preparation.
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October 15, 2024
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Role-Specific Deployment

Explore Pathful’s complete set of program-specific implementation guides—offering proven strategies, timelines, and resources to help any education or workforce program maximize impact with Pathful tools.
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September 29, 2024
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Student Activities

These activities can be used to supplement career exploration and Live Sessions using Pathful.
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September 29, 2024
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Engagement Videos

These videos can boost learner and educator engagement with Pathful by offering clear, visually engaging examples of how the platform can be used to support career exploration and development.
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September 23, 2024
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Tips for Using Pathful's WBL and Live Sessions

This post provides an overview of how to use Pathful's Work-Based Learning (WBL) Module to connect students with industry professionals through activities like career guest speaker sessions, mock interviews, resume reviews, and career preparation. It includes tips for organizing effective sessions and engaging students before, during, and after the event.
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September 9, 2024
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School Letters for K-12 Districts

These letters inform families about Pathful’s College and Career Exploration and Work-Based Learning modules, highlighting how they help students explore careers and gain real-world experience.
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September 5, 2024
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Project Evaluation and Mentoring

Use Pathful with your students to get authentic, engaging, live, feedback on their work.
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July 8, 2024
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Host Professional Development Sessions

Enhance your teaching with the help of industry pros.
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July 6, 2024
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Host a Virtual Career Day

Scale your district- or school-wide career events with Pathful’s live, virtual WBL sessions.
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July 6, 2024

Training Videos On-Demand

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Virtual on-demand tutorial videos for Pathful (both CCE and WBL) customers
Pathful Customer Education Team
August 15, 2025

Pathful Power-Up Series

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In just 30 minutes, discover how to unlock the full power of Pathful’s key features with practical tips and strategies to enhance your learners' career readiness journey.
Pathful Customer Education Team
August 14, 2025

Pathful Junior

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Webinars and training for customers with Pathful Junior
Pathful Customer Education Team
August 14, 2025

Training Course Catalog

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Pathful’s Training Course Catalog offers flexible training options—virtual and onsite—to help educators effectively integrate the platform's college and career readiness tools into their classrooms through interactive sessions, guided practice, and strategic planning.
Pathful Customer Education Team
August 14, 2025

Pathful 101: Navigating Key Features

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Beginner-friendly virtual training session for Pathful customers
Pathful Customer Education Team
July 12, 2025
Case Study

Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

Expanding Workforce Development: A State Agency's Success in Providing Career Evaluation, Education, and Training for All Residents.
Gifty Abankwa
July 7, 2024
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Jefferson County Public Schools

Empowering Career Readiness: How the Largest School District in Kentucky Tracks and Meets State Graduation Standards for every Middle and High School Student District-Wide.
Sam Spiegel
July 2, 2024
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Clarksville-Montgomery County School System

Tennessee School District Implements Custom Curriculum that Supports State Standards.
Sam Spiegel
July 1, 2024
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Riverside Unified School District

California School District Exceeds State's 10-Year CTE Continuum Mandate, Scales Implementation Across 42K Students at 59 Schools.
Sam Spiegel
June 16, 2024
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MSD Lawrence Township

Scaling Dual-Language Work-Based Learning: How a Large Suburban School District Provides Relevant, Industry-Led Programming to 16K Students With Minimal Operational Strain.
Sam Spiegel
June 10, 2024
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Gwinnett County Public Schools

Transforming CTE Education: Leading Georgia School District Enhances Career Readiness, Empowering Teachers and Redefining Student Futures.
Sam Spiegel
June 4, 2024
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What's the Difference Between All These Assessments?

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Pathful offers various career and interest assessments—learn more about each one here.
Sam Spiegel
August 27, 2025
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Pathful in Practice #3: Ian Gingras – A Soft-Skills Job Club That Builds Confidence

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Pathful in Practice #3: Ian Gingras – A Soft-Skills Job Club That Builds Confidence
Sam Spiegel
August 26, 2025
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Pathful in Practice #2: Kayleigh Gaborek – Differentiating Reflections and Building Job-Ready Skills

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Pathful in Practice #2: Kayleigh Gaborek – Differentiating Reflections and Building Job-Ready Skills
Sam Spiegel
August 19, 2025
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Helping Learners Connect Career Dreams to Financial Reality with Pathful's Lifestyle Calculator

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Learners often dream big about their future careers without fully understanding the financial realities that come with their choices. Pathful's new Lifestyle Calculator bridges this gap, empowering students to make informed decisions that set them up for long-term success.
Sam Spiegel
August 15, 2025
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The Educator's Guide to Pathful FlexLessons: Skills-Based Learning for Every Career Path

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Sam Spiegel
August 15, 2025
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Pathful in Practice #1: Dr. Shiradon Kirk– Lifting Transition Goals with Real-World Relevance

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Pathful in Practice 1: Dr. Shiradon Kirk– Lifting Transition Goals with Real-World Relevance
Sam Spiegel
August 13, 2025
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What Content is New at Pathful

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At Pathful, we are continuously adding to and enhancing our content to ensure it remains relevant and valuable, reflecting the ever-evolving needs of our users.
Jason Perry & Barry Yee
August 7, 2025
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Celebrating Career Readiness: Pathful's 2025-26 Badge Program

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Celebrating the educators, schools, and districts making career readiness excellence happen every day
Sam Spiegel
August 6, 2025
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Pathful in Practice: How Real Educators Are Creating Career Readiness Every Day

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This post highlights seven practical, real-world strategies educators use to seamlessly integrate Pathful into their classrooms to build career readiness, with examples, teacher insights, and actionable steps anyone can try.
Sam Spiegel
July 27, 2025
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Pathful Accessibility Options and Features (Userway)

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Learn more about how Pathful supports all learners.
Sam Spiegel
July 15, 2025
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The Career Readiness Crisis: Why 60% of Students Are Heading for a Reality Check

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New OECD data reveals a stunning disconnect between student expectations and the real world of work.
Ryan Hagedorn
June 12, 2025
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Making the Most of Pathful This Summer: Ideas for Diverse Programs

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A practical guide offering weekly structures and discussion frameworks for integrating Pathful's career tools into summer programs for diverse student populations.
Sam Spiegel
May 16, 2025
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Breaking Barriers: Women Pioneers in Career and Technical Education

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This Women's History Month, we recognize these pioneering educators whose determination and vision helped shape career and technical education in America. Their stories remind us that expanding educational opportunities for women benefits not just individual students but strengthens our entire society.
Ryan Hagedorn
May 5, 2025
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Pathful's Experience Tracker: Making Student Hour Tracking Simple

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Pathful's Experience Tracker simplifies work-based learning by helping students document experiences and allowing educators to easily approve, track, and report progress.
Sam Spiegel
April 23, 2025
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Monitoring Student Engagement: How Pathful’s Reports Help Identify Who Needs Extra Support

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Pathful’s reporting tools help educators monitor engagement, identify students needing support, and take action to keep all learners on track for success.
Sam Spiegel
April 21, 2025
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Using Pathful Reporting to Meet State Standards and Grant Requirements

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Pathful's reporting tools streamline compliance with diverse career readiness standards while enhancing program effectiveness across educational and workforce settings.
Sam Spiegel
April 21, 2025
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Using Pathful's Reports to Strengthen Partnerships with Employers and Community Organizations

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Pathful's reporting tools give educators data-driven insights to strengthen partnerships and create more impactful work-based learning opportunities.
Sam Spiegel
April 21, 2025
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Family-Teacher Collaboration: Using Pathful's Reports to Keep Families Engaged in Career Planning

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Pathful's reports help educators share career insights with families, making them informed partners in students' career exploration.
Sam Spiegel
April 21, 2025
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Bridging Education and Careers: Pathful's Experience Tracker and FIRST Robotics Competition World Championships

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Pathful's Experience Tracker and the FIRST Robotics Competition provide students with complementary tools for meaningful career preparation through hands-on learning and guided reflection.
Matthew Alverson
April 15, 2025
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Unlocking Insights Faster: Pathful’s New and Improved Reporting Experience

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Pathful’s new reporting update simplifies navigation with a clear menu, helpful information bubbles, and streamlined data refinement, making it easier than ever for educators to access and utilize reports efficiently.
Sam Spiegel
March 24, 2025
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25 Engaging Activities for Virtual Job Shadowing Videos

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Discover 25 creative and interactive activities to enhance virtual job shadowing videos, helping learners engage deeply with career exploration and real-world skills.
Sam Spiegel
March 20, 2025
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Personalizing Career Exploration: Meeting Every Student Where They Learn

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Discover how Pathful personalizes career exploration for every learning style.
Amanda Mason
March 12, 2025
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Martha Stewart is an Icon

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This Women's History Month, we celebrate Martha Stewart's entrepreneurial spirit and the valuable career readiness lessons her journey provides. Her story reminds us that with vision, resilience, and a commitment to excellence, we can transform setbacks into comebacks and build careers that continually evolve and thrive.
Ryan Hagedorn
March 11, 2025
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How Early Career Assessments Shape Long-Term Success

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By introducing career assessments as early as 6th grade, this post shows how Pathful helps students build self‑awareness, reduce decision anxiety, and make informed choices—from course selection to postsecondary plans—setting the stage for confident, long‑term success.
Sam Spiegel
March 3, 2025
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How Assessments Support IEP and Special Education Transition Planning

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This post highlights how Pathful’s assessments can support IEP transition planning by helping students with disabilities identify strengths, set meaningful goals, and connect with real-world experiences.
Sam Spiegel
March 3, 2025
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Aligning Pathful's Assessments with Local Workforce Needs

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This post shows how aligning Pathful’s assessment data with local workforce trends can help educators guide students toward in-demand career paths, tailor learning experiences, and build meaningful connections with employers.
Sam Spiegel
March 3, 2025
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The Science Behind Career Assessments: How Pathful Helps Students Find Their Best-Fit Careers

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This post explores how educators can use Pathful’s assessment data to create individualized career readiness plans, customize learning paths, and integrate career exploration into the curriculum.
Sam Spiegel
March 3, 2025
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The Power of Pathful’s Virtual Job Shadowing Videos

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Discover how Pathful’s virtual job‑shadowing videos bring real‑world career insights directly into the classroom—professionally produced and equity‑focused, they show students workplace realities, highlight necessary skills and pathways, and help bridge the gap between learning and career exploration.
Sam Spiegel
March 3, 2025
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Pathful for Administrators: How Schools Can Leverage Data for Better Postsecondary Outcomes

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Pathful’s data analytics and Pathful Planner enable administrators to track student trends, optimize program offerings, and improve postsecondary planning based on real-time student engagement insights.
Sam Spiegel
February 28, 2025
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Financial Aid & Scholarships: Helping Students Plan for College with Pathful

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Pathful provides essential tools to help students navigate financial aid, scholarships, and FAFSA preparation, ensuring they make informed decisions about funding their postsecondary education.
Sam Spiegel
February 26, 2025
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Beyond the Results: How to Turn Pathful Assessment Insights into Action

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This post guides educators on how to help learners reflect on their assessment results, explore related careers, set actionable goals, and connect with real-world opportunities.
Sam Spiegel
February 26, 2025
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Tips for Discussing Career Interests at Home

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Families can support their child's career exploration by fostering open conversations, using hands-on learning experiences, setting goals, and encouraging flexibility in their evolving interests.
Sam Spiegel
February 24, 2025
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Maximizing Pathful's Live Sessions: A Guide for Educators and Everyone Helping Students Become Career Ready

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This guide shows how educators and workforce professionals can use Pathful’s Live WBL sessions—both pre-scheduled and custom—to connect students with industry experts. It offers role-specific examples to enhance career exploration and skill development.
Sam Spiegel
February 22, 2025
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25 Engaging Ways to Use Pathful’s Employability Video Library in Career Education

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Discover 25 creative ways to use Pathful’s Employability Videos to build essential workplace skills and career readiness with your students.
Sam Spiegel
February 13, 2025
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Pioneers of Career and Technical Education: Celebrating Black History Month

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In honor of Black History Month, we celebrate the remarkable African American educators who transformed the landscape of Career and Technical Education (CTE) in America.
Sam Spiegel
February 6, 2025
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Pathful's Postsecondary Plan

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This article explores Pathful's Postsecondary Plan, designed to support students through each stage of the decision-making process with resources for school searches, scholarship opportunities, and essential guidance for future success.
Sam Spiegel
February 5, 2025
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Make CTE Month Count All Year Long with Pathful

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Celebrate CTE Month in February with Pathful’s resources and keep the momentum going all year with tools to support career readiness every day!
Sam Spiegel
January 17, 2025
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Pathful's Comprehensive Postsecondary Tools: Empowering Students for College Success

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This article explores Pathful's comprehensive postsecondary tools, designed to support students through each stage of the college decision-making process with resources for school searches, scholarship opportunities, academic preparation, and essential guidance for future success.
Sam Spiegel
October 28, 2024
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What Educators Can Expect When Requesting a Live Session Through Pathful

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Educators can schedule live Pathful sessions, offering students valuable career insights and expert guidance. Learn what to expect here.
Sam Spiegel
October 23, 2024
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The Power of Pathful’s Engaging Employability Videos

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Pathful's Employability Videos, with over 470 short, engaging videos featuring real professionals and covering essential career preparation, workplace skills, and academic success, empower learners with practical insights, helping them navigate their educational paths and prepare for the workforce.
Sam Spiegel
October 15, 2024
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An Overview of the Types of Live WBL Sessions Available Through Pathful

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Pathful connects learners with industry professionals through live Work-Based Learning sessions, offering career insights and direct engagement with experts. Learn about the different types available here!
Sam Spiegel
October 10, 2024
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Harnessing Pathful's Goal-Setting Tools to Create S.M.A.R.T. Goals for Success

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Pathful’s goal-setting tool helps students create clear short- and long-term S.M.A.R.T. goals to support academic and career success.
Sam Spiegel
September 4, 2024
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How Pathful Supports Pre-ETS with Comprehensive and Accessible Solutions

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This post explains how Pathful delivers inclusive Pre‑Employment Transition Services (Pre‑ETS) across five core pillars—career exploration, work‑based learning, postsecondary advising, workplace readiness, and self‑advocacy—while ensuring accessibility through features like text-to-speech, captions, and customizable design.
Sam Spiegel
July 10, 2024
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Provide Authentic Simulated Work Experiences with Pathful’s Industry-Led Projects

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This post highlights how Pathful’s industry‑led projects deliver problem‑based, real‑world work simulations—co-designed with professionals, structured as FlexLessons, and flexible enough to fit your curriculum—complete with optional live industry mentorship and feedback.
Sam Spiegel
July 8, 2024
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Top Pros of 2024

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Over the course of 2024, we've hosted thousands of classroom connections. This month, we wanted to show some extra love to the Top 10 Professionals that led the most sessions last year!
Megan Cole
February 20, 2024

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