OUR PATHWAYS
EDUCATION
Early Childhood Education and K12 Teaching
Pathway Lead: Dr. Robert Marx, robert.marx@sjsu.edu
The San José subregion will establish a clear, effective pathway for K-16 students interested in pursuing careers in education fields: early childhood and PK-12 teaching, school counseling, school and district administration, social work, nonprofit leadership, and community organizing.
HEALTH
Public Health, Mental Health, and Wellness
Pathway Lead: Dr. Marcella McCollum, marcella.mccollum@sjsu.edu
The San José subregion will establish a pathway for K-16 students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare related fields. These careers include but are not limited to: nursing, mental health counseling and social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language therapy, and nutrition science.
TECHNOLOGY
Engineering and Computing
Pathway Lead: Dr. Carlos Rojas, carlos.rojas@sjsu.edu
The San José subregion will establish a pathway for K-16 students interested in pursuing careers in computer science and engineering related fields. Degree options in this pathway include but are not limited to: data science, computer science, computer engineering, systems engineering, and data analytics.
OUR STRATEGIES
We envision that San José’s diverse learners will have the educational experiences, career preparation, and support needed to contribute to, benefit from, lead, and thrive in our vibrant communities and globally competitive industries. Our regional partners are committed to building high-quality and high-demand education-to-career pathways that dismantle systemic barriers and increase access in three discipline pathways - Education, Health and Technology.
TO ACHIEVE OUR VISION, WE WILL:
Develop articulated course pathways
Expand dual enrollment offerings
Increase the capacity of high school teachers to teach dual enrollment courses
Provide pathway-specific outreach, recruitment, and advising
Elevate peer mentoring ecosystems
Establish a family ambassador program
Expand industry partnerships
OUR PARTNERS
RESOURCES
Student and Family Resources
Student:
Dual enrollment offerings by high school (coming soon)
Contact info by high school and community college (coming soon)
Career Exploration (coming soon)
Admission Pathways
The Spartan East Side Promise (SESP) is San Jose State University's dedicated support service for East Side Union High School District students from the time of college exploration through college graduation.
Transfer Success Pathway (TSP) is a program that provides a dual admission opportunity for eligible first-time, first-year students enrolling in California Community Colleges who commit to transferring to a California State University (CSU) within three years.
Family:
Paying for college
San Jose City College Resources
Evergreen Valley College Resources
San Jose State Resources
Educator Resources
Degree Roadmaps:
Education and Professional Development Opportunities:
Employer Resources
Work-based learning experiences are a key component of the Bay Area Regional K-16 Collaborative. We invite industry partners to explore the many opportunities that interest your organization, ranging from light-lift activities such as hosting worksite visits and guest speaking to deeper engagement such as internships and apprenticeship. To learn more, check out our Employer Engagement page.
Pathway Resources
Milpitas Middle College High School's Computer Science dual enrollment pathway, developed in partnership with San José City College and San José State University, lets students complete lower-division college coursework alongside classes in the Comp Sci major while still in high school. Students earn transferable college credit at no cost, gaining a head start toward a computer science degree or the skills to enter the workforce directly after graduation.
If you are interested in offering a similar program at your institution, here are some resources:
HIGHLIGHTS
Health Exploration in San José
To showcase the breadth of opportunities available, the San José K-16 Collaborative hosted two health preview days this past spring.
Dual Enrollment Learning Exchange
San José members of the Bay Area K-16 Collaborative gathered at Gonzales High School with Dual Enrollment practitioners.
