K–12 Pathways to Pre-Apprenticeship
A universal, student-facing pipeline that prepares SWD for every WBL and pre-apprenticeship opportunity through progressive career exposure, skill-building, and structured experiences.
Student-FacingAn integrated K–12 to employment pipeline that expands career preparation and work-based learning for students with disabilities, neurodivergent youth, justice-impacted youth, and students in temporary housing.
Pathways isn't a single intervention. It's a coordinated system aligning student preparation, employer capacity, and apprenticeship outcomes across the full K–12-to-employment pipeline.
A universal, student-facing pipeline that prepares SWD for every WBL and pre-apprenticeship opportunity through progressive career exposure, skill-building, and structured experiences.
Student-FacingAn occupation-specific pathway engaging students in applied, industry-aligned training in Graphic Arts — preparing them for WBL and pre-apprenticeship in a high-demand, accessible sector.
Occupation-SpecificAn employer-facing system that builds capacity among NYC employers to begin or expand hosting of WBL, pre-apprenticeships, and registered apprenticeships — including placements that require specific supports and accommodations.
Employer-FacingStudents move intentionally from awareness to exploration, preparation, and ultimately workforce entry — with experiences that grow in depth as they grow.
Understand the purpose of work; build foundational academic, social, and communication skills.
Job shadowing, mentorship, and project-based learning tied to real industries and strengths.
Internships, applied projects, and employer-connected experiences — credit-bearing and credential-aligned.
Pre-apprenticeships, registered apprenticeships, and long-term supports via OPWDD and CCO Life Plans.
Pathways integrates into existing NYC and NYS accountability systems, reducing complexity while prioritizing real WBL and employment outcomes.
All activities map to CDOS standards, CTE program requirements, and NYCDOE-approved WBL activities — supporting endorsements and credentials.
Training plans, supervisor evaluations (midpoint and final), and verified hour tracking — so participation counts toward formal WBL and credentialing requirements.
WBL goals are formally captured in the CCO Life Plan, unlocking access to state-funded supports like job coaching after graduation.
Students transition into pre-apprenticeships and registered apprenticeships connected to in-demand occupations and living-wage careers.
A unified system of record that captures student work, WBL artifacts, and career readiness milestones — supporting credentialing without duplication.
Professional development, IEP-aligned guidance, and compliance support so schools can deliver rigorous career-connected learning with confidence.
A student-facing progression tool and compliance-ready system rolled into one. It eliminates duplicate paperwork while giving every student a living record of their growth.
The portfolio captures student work and skill progression, WBL artifacts (training plans, evaluations, logs), and career readiness milestones and reflections — creating one aligned documentation system that supports credentialing, reporting, and student growth.
See how it worksPathways combines high-quality WBL experiences with wraparound supports, employer connections, and system navigation — ensuring equitable access to real careers.
Including neurodivergent youth, with accommodations and supports built into every stage of the pipeline.
Career pathways designed with the support structures needed for reentry, growth, and long-term success.
Stable, structured career exposure and WBL opportunities that move with the student, not against them.
Whether you're a school, employer, family, or policymaker — there's a role for you in building NYC's most equitable workforce pipeline.
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