Career Focused Education

Pathful Connect - Videos, On-line Chats, Virtual Field Trips

Students will have career readiness experiences in elementary, middle and high school grade bands centered around the 5 high demand career areas of Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Transportation/Mobility/ Logistics/Energy. Virtual connections with those in business and industry can also be experienced via a digital platform utilizing Pathful Connect.

Xello - Educational Development Plans

Students, families, and educators will access the power of the XELLO digital platform to engage K-12 students in personal and career awareness and exploration lessons and activities. Students in grades 6-12 will complete and update their Educational Development Plans each year. Also, high school students will graduate with a completed resume and Talent Portfolio.

Career Pathway Academies 

Career pathway academies will bring transformative redesign to the secondary learning experience. Employment requires a foundation of technical and professional skills. Mastery of these skills provides an approach to bridge a smooth transition to post-secondary life.  

Current Pathway Academies

• Academy of Business Management (CTE)
• Academy of Culinary Arts (CTE)
• Academy of Digital/Multimedia Design (CTE)
• Academy of Finance (CTE)
• Academy of Marketing & Entrepreneurship (CTE)
• Academy of Mechatronics (Engineering & Robotics) (CTE)
• Academy Public Safety - Firefighting/Medical First Responder/Emergency Medical Technician (Fire Academy) (CTE)
• Academy of Radio and TV Production(CTE)
• Academy of Health Sciences (NAF)
• Academy of Information Technology, which includes AP Computer Science, Game Design (Dual Enrollment with Lawrence Tech University), and Cybersecurity (Dual Enrollment with Lawrence Tech University) (NAF)
• Academy of Performing Arts, which includes instrumental, voice, dance, and theater (NAF)

Flexibility within the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC) supports the need for personalization and innovation in an atmosphere of high expectations and high support for students earning a diploma in Michigan. Students who successfully complete a CTE program may exchange some of these credits to fulfill MMC requirements for graduation. This will allow students a chance to further career exploration and preparation while still being able to graduate on time. 

Career and Technical Education classes that make-up the complete program.

Career and Technical Education Program Credit Equivalents

Career shadows, and short and long term internships are influential tools in supporting students in planning their futures. Secondary students will have the opportunity to experience professional life via short-term and long-term placements.

Xello (K-12) 

Educational Development Plans (EDPs) COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS SOFTWARE Every Student, Future Ready!

This K-12 online program fully engages every student in building the skills, knowledge, and plans for future success — regardless of background, ability, or pathway.

Click HERE to Access Xello

Pathful Connect (K-12)

Pathful Connects creates a bridge for educators and learners to connect with a network of industry professionals, virtually, bringing real-world relevance and career exposure to all students.

Click HERE to Access Pathful Connect

Director of Career Focused Education
Hallie Snyder, Ed.S.
hallie.snyder@southfieldk12.org