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Institutionalizing Career-Connected Pathways

March 27, 2026

A resource guide for implementing career-connected pathways at colleges and universities

Title: Institutionalizing Career-Connected Pathways: A Framework for Sustainable, Scalable Career Integration in Higher Education

Author: Community College Research, Praxis, and Leadership (CCRPL), University of Pittsburgh School of Education

Summary: The report provides a comprehensive framework to support the career development of students across the entire journey. Through the Career-Connected Pathways (CCP) approach, academic and career planning is integrated from admissions through graduation and the transition to employment or transfer.

The CCP model provides guidance across:

  • Career Exploration
  • Advising
  • Curriculum alignment
  • Employer engagement
  • Holistic student supports

About the Resource Guide

The Career-Connected Pathways Framework provided in this report are grounded in real-world examples from higher education institutions across the country.

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