Gwinnett County Public Schools

June 6, 2024

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Gwinnett County Public Schools has partnered with Pathful since 2015, redefining what it means to be a CTE student in GCPS. Since 2015, Gwinnett County Public Schools has embraced Pathful, leveraging it to redefine outdated perceptions of CTE education, while providing individual teachers and counselors the tools they need to make career conversations relevant.

Gwinnett County Public Schools aimed to achieve several objectives through Pathful: fostering engaging programs and courses that illuminate diverse pathways to students' futures, redefining the essence of CTE education for all stakeholders, and enhancing students' preparedness to navigate their career decisions confidently.

Speaking on the impact of Pathful, Dr. Kyle Jones, the Director of Academies and CTE for GCPS said “ Especially when you talk about it from the lens of an individual teacher, [Pathful] really helped an individual teacher feel like they had a tool that helped students explore career interests and start conversations around careers. It gave [teachers] some points of reference that they didn’t have prior, which I think is incredibly valuable.” He went on to note how it has positively impacted his counseling staff, and how it is changing the perception of Career and Technical Education in Gwinnett County as a whole.

GCPS has incorporated Pathful into not only CTE courses and advisory programs, but also offers the platform to all middle and high school students. This enhanced accessibility has not only boosted platform usage among students eager to explore career options but has also garnered interest from teachers utilizing the Employability Skills Library to impart soft skills or integrate career education components into their lessons.

GCPS realized the time and follow-through needed to make a district wide implementation successful. They have worked closely with their Customer Success Manager to schedule in-depth trainings that allow teachers to dive deep into Pathful’s resources and make plans for how to use the tools in their classrooms.