State Budget Supports Purposeful Pathways

22 Jul 2026

The adopted 2026-27 California state budget includes many items that support implementation and scaling of purposeful pathways. The budget supports the expansion and integration of key pathway elements, especially dual [...]

Purposeful Pathways in LA

29 Apr 2026

Intentional design and meaningful career connections are hallmarks of the pathways at Hawthorne High School in Centinela Valley Union High School District in the Los Angeles South Bay region. The [...]

A Vision for Purposeful Pathways

27 Mar 2026

A new report from the Commission for Purposeful Pathways sets forth an evidence-based blueprint for building coherent, integrated pathways that integrate high-quality advising, accelerated learning, and career-connected opportunities to support [...]

State Policy Update: Work-based Learning and Dual Enrollment

30 Sep 2025

In recent developments, the legislature passed a bill that would support work-based learning, and the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) and Board of Governors affirmed the system’s continued commitment [...]

Dual Enrollment Pathway Implementation Roadmap

The Los Angeles Regional Consortium (LARC) serves as a convener of college and high school pathway coordinators and associated practitioners in the Los Angeles region. A primary goal of the [...]

Golden State Pathways Grants Released

30 Jan 2025

Golden State Pathways Program (GSPP) grants have been released to the field! Notably, the fiscal timelines have been extended to allow grantees the full implementation period as originally intended—two years [...]

Map of K-12 Grants

Recent state investments support colleges and high schools to work together in preparing students for college and career. Taking stock of potential partners in your area can help plan a [...]