5 Pathways to a Brighter Future

EACH PATHWAY partners with area business and industry leaders to fill workforce gaps in high-need, high-wage, and highgrowth jobs. The program is tuition-free, which saves families the cost of college or certification. It is also programmed to help students with job-embedded experiences and internships. In addition, students can receive associate degrees they can use to enter a four-year institution as a college-level junior. Also, EBRPSS students on a non diploma track will be afforded opportunities to engage in workforce and adult living programs established by the Division of Exceptional Student Services. The five pathways that incoming 9th graders can choose from range in several concentrations—biological sciences, fine arts, humanities, physical sciences, social/ behavioral sciences, criminal justice, general business and mass communication. The Pathways to Bright Futures program is associated with five career pathways that EBRPSS identified in collaboration with the Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce and other local industry leaders. They are:

TECHNOLOGY

Students who participate in the technology pathways have several career options, including computer programming, computer science, database management, data science, data visualization, information systems, network security, software engineering and web development.

CONSTRUCTION AND MANUFACTURING

This pathway has several options for students to enter, including field engineer, construction superintendent, sustainability consultant, construction manager, construction project manager, site engineer, general contractor and construction project director.

MEDICAL AND PRE-MED

The medical field has several options for students aside from becoming a nurse or doctor. Career field options in this pathway are patient advocate, sonographer, emergency medical technician, orthopedic technician, dietitian and hospital administrator.

TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS

Students in the transportation and logistics pathway can choose careers such as analyst, purchasing manager, supply-chain manager, passenger transport manager or shipping officer.

LIBERAL ARTS AND MANAGEMENT

Liberal arts and management options include editor, advertising sales representative, director of public relations, management consultant, human resource director and a financial advisor.