The United States Department of Labor awarded $2.1 million to the Connecticut Community College System
for the period of November 1, 2005, to October 30, 2008. The Career Pathways Initiative in Nursing & Allied
Health targets the high-growth, high-demand health care industry. Growth rates in health care occupations are
among the highest in the state with shortages in a number of health care occupations projected to reach crisis
levels during the next 15 years.
The primary goal of the Initiative is to increase student retention
and produce more graduates in Nursing and Allied Health.
The Career Pathways Initiative focuses on five targeted degree
programs at the Community Colleges:
A 28-credit system-wide Health Career Pathways Certificate Program
has been developed to improve the academic preparation
and success of students entering health care programs at the Colleges.
A new course, Investigations in Health Careers, provides
students with an opportunity to explore different health careers, learn
study skills and time management techniques, and gain an understanding
of the expectations of a health career degree program.
Statewide marketing materials are being developed, and high school and One-Stop Career Center counselors are being provided
with information on Nursing and Allied Health career pathways, programs offered by the Colleges, and the math and science skills
needed for health careers.
Website funded by the US Department of Labor
Grant No. CB15176-06-60
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