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What is a Post-Secondary Pathway?

Basically, it's a path to a degree that has "stackable credentials," or educational steps that people can take to earn more while they learn. Pathways can be work-based and/or school-based.  Click on the blue button below to take a look at how pathways from high school all the way through an advanced college degree. 

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non-traditional Post-secondary pathways (work-based)

Michigan-based Apprenticeships

Want to know how to become a boilermaker, lineman, iron worker, bricklayer, and more?  Apprenticeships are the "other 4-Year degree" and they are available here: https://miroad2work.org/michigan-apprenticeships/outside-lineman/  For local apprenticeships, visit: https://www.apprenticeship.gov/finder/active-program/listings?searchType=active-programs&search=&location=49431

Your Career Here!

Pennies from Heaven Foundation videos link you to local career opportunities (Mason County and surrounding areas) and information about related credentials:  PFH Playlist: Your Career Here Playlist by Pennies from Heaven 

Discover Manufacturing

Designed for High School students to explore West Michigan Manufacturing Careers virtually, this series of videos filmed in 2020 features FloraCraft from Mason County, and many other more regional employers, who explain the culture, career options, and opportunities offered by their companies. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2x7GUZj3KuEGge20-XSUnaaleE7XqvhI

Roadmap to Opportunity

Great short videos and infosheets on Michigan HotJob careers in Electrical Technology, Physicial Therapy Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Carpentry, and more!  https://roadmap2opportunity.org/ 

Shoprat Foundation

This foundation focuses on connecting youth to certifications, apprenticeships and careers in the trades, including engineering tech, welding, construction, and precision machining.   https://www.shoprat.org/programs 

Going PRO in Michigan

Going Pro is based on the idea that it shouldn't take a lifetime to learn before you start to earn! Careers in Health, IT, Automotive, Manufacturing and Construction are the focus of this great resource.  https://www.going-pro.com/

Career & Technical Education (CTE)

Young people should not have to travel far to prepare for a career, and with CTE, they don't even have to leave Mason County.  Check out the videos that relate to careers in which CTE can get high school students on a path to a career credential even before they graduate!  https://www.wsesd.org/educational-services/career-and-technical-education/digital-media/ 

Michigan EDC Skilled Trades

Michigan's Economic Development Corporation is focused on developing Michigan's workforce for the benefit of those who live and work in Michigan.  Check out their YouTube channel's playlist related to skilled trades--You'll be surprised at the diversity of offerings.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsufrF4K_7o&list=PLnd4jjRa4RAbB5Wfc2PE516ChjiiRi22X 

Michigan Training Connect

College is one way, but not the only way to a credentialed career. Post-secondary credentials include traditional degrees and certifications through colleges and non-traditional training and credentialing through employers.  Michigan Works Training Connect is a great way to find resources to build your career post-secondary pathway through non-traditional means.   https://www.mitalent.org/mitc 

traditional post-secondary pathways

West Shore Community College

Grand Valley State University

West Shore Community College

Certificates and Associate Degrees, in Mason County, Michigan.  Mason County residents pay resident tuition

 https://www.westshore.edu/ 

Ferris State University

Grand Valley State University

West Shore Community College

www.ferris.edu

Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley State University

www.gvsu.edu

Central Michigan University

Online Schools and Colleges in MI

Grand Valley State University

www.cmich.edu

Western Michigan University

Online Schools and Colleges in MI

Online Schools and Colleges in MI

www.wmich.edu

Online Schools and Colleges in MI

Online Schools and Colleges in MI

Online Schools and Colleges in MI

 Guide to Online Education in Michigan - https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/michigan/ 


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