WHAT IS A CAREER PATHWAY? A career pathway is a series of connected educational programs, with integrated work experience, on-the-job training, and support services, that enables students to combine school and work and advance over time to better jobs and higher levels of education and training. Career pathways target jobs of importance to local economies. They are designed to create educational “stepping stones” for advancement of workers and jobs seekers, particularly those stuck in low-wage jobs, and a supply of qualified workers for employers. As such, career pathways help to ensure that investment in education and training pays off in enhanced economic development. - From Davis Jenkins, University of Illinois at Chicago CAREER OPPORTUNITIES For salary and job opportunities state-wide visit the OLMIS (Oregon Labor Market Information System) web site. CERTIFICATE BRIEFS