This year's conference focuses on the Pathways Experience, which is an opportunity for participants to interact with teams of students and educators from across the state, who will be ready to answer questions about their work, what Delaware Pathways has meant to them and share their first-hand experiences. Employers, educators, school administrators, school counselors, parents and guardians, community-based organizations, legislators and policymakers are invited to join in learning more about the steps taken to prepare all youth for career success.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn:
 

Everything You Want To Know About Delaware Pathways

Intended for participants who are new to Delaware Pathways. This conference track will provide background on the ‘why’, ‘what’ and ‘how’ of career pathways. It starts with a look at Delaware’s economy and how we can reimagine our preparation model for youth as they prepare to enter continuing education and the workforce.

 

Engaging Employers to Prepare our Future Workforce

The nature of work is changing rapidly, and as employers seek to stay competitive they are looking ahead to develop the next generation of talent by building partnerships within the community. This conference track starts by exploring the newly-formed Industry Councils which act as a convening body for partnering schools and employers to discuss labor market trends and ways in which work-based learning opportunities can be expanding within an industry sector.

 

Preparing Every Student For Postsecondary Success

Geared towards school counselors and educators, this conference track highlights the opportunities available to students in Delaware. It also explores how we can support students and their families to discuss career interests, postsecondary training and education, as well as how to build a career plan.

 

Ensuring Equitable Access to Delaware Pathways

Central to Delaware Pathways is the goal of providing youth with enriching educational opportunities that foster growth and identity so that they can garner the skills, knowledge, and experiences necessary to become contributing citizens. This conference track explores initiatives and approaches designed to increase student equity by understanding and eliminating the systemic barriers that exist within our education and workforce development systems.