A CLP Working Paper
Multiple studies have shown that students who participate in high-quality dual enrollment programs during high school are more likely to graduate, enter college, and persist [...]
Unlocking Potential
Advancing Dual Enrollment in California
Dual enrollment, which has long been recognized as a powerful strategy to increase college enrollment, success, and affordability, is on the brink of widespread [...]
Guided Pathways as a Framework for Integrating Student Success Efforts
A Case Study as a Framework for Integrating Student Success Efforts
The purpose of this Brief is to explore how Guided Pathways can unify different initiatives by providing an [...]
Bridging High School, College, and Industry
A Case Study and Lessons for the Field
Partnerships among secondary and postsecondary educational institutions and employers that aim to prepare students of diverse backgrounds for college and careers [...]
Opening Doors to the Tech Industry: The LA HI-TECH/Snap Inc. Case Study
Los Angeles High Impact Information Technology, Entertainment & Entrepreneurship, Communications Hubs (LA HI-TECH)is a consortium of eight community colleges, including Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles Mission College, Los Angeles [...]
Exploring Alternative High School and Community College Partnerships
In recent years, California has made important investments to aid public high schools and community colleges to improve students’ transitions to and through postsecondary education, with a specific emphasis on [...]
Bringing Student Voices to Guided Pathways Inquiry and Design
Findings from Student Focus Groups at Two California Community Colleges
Between March and April 2017, Career Ladders Project (CLP) staff facilitated 16 focus groups with a total of 137 [...]
Orange County K-14 Career Pathways
Reimagining the Role of Counselors in Supporting Student College and Career Success
Through generous support from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office’s SB 1070 Career Pathways Program and the [...]