3200 Bush Street
Raleigh, NC 27609
| Program Contact | Julia A. Tennant |
| jatennant@waketech.edu | |
| Phone | 919.334.1545 |
| Website | http://pathfinder.waketech.edu |
The Pathfinder Career Exploration Program is designed for adults with disabilities and those who struggle academically. Students should have a high level of independence, and be focused on transitioning to the workplace. Students participate in the following Employability Skills-Focused Cohorts:
•Horticulture & Landscaping
•healthcare
•Animal Care/Pet Retail
•Business/Customer Service
•Food Service/Culinary
•Technology
Career Pathways are also offered, and are a partnership with Pathfinders and Continuing Education, and give students the opportunity to earn one or more credentials. Career Pathway opportunities, which do have a small tuition attached to each, include Hospitality & Tourism and Barista/Cafe Training.
Program information submitted: March 21, 2021
| General | |
|---|---|
| Public or private: | Public |
| Type of school: | 2-year community college or junior college |
| Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? | No |
| Students in this program: | Have graduated or exited from high school |
| Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Program serves students who have left high school? | Yes, all of our students have left high school |
| Regular H.S. diploma required? | No, an IEP/non-standard diploma/certificate of attendance is accepted |
| Deadline to apply to this program: | Ongoing |
| Criteria for admission |
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| Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have: |
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| Program length: | 2 years |
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Average student tuition and fees for the current school year | $0.00 |
| Students pay for the program in the following ways: | |
| Employment | |
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| Other career development activities are: | |
| Housing | |
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| Housing is provided to students: | No |