Career Readiness Programs

We provide regional leadership and coordination to align districts, reduce duplication, and create a cohesive approach to career readiness across the ESD 105 region.

• Career Readiness Collaborative (CRC) regional model
• Cross-district coordination and shared planning
• Regional communication, tools, and resource alignment
• Facilitation of CTE Director network and collaboration

We support districts in building and strengthening high-quality CTE programs that are aligned to standards, student needs, and workforce demand.

• CTE pathway design and program development
• Five-Year CTE Plan development and updates
• Course and framework development aligned to OSPI standards
• Program evaluation and continuous improvement support
• Standards alignment and curriculum review

We provide direct support to district leaders to ensure effective program oversight, strategic planning, and sustainable CTE systems.

• District-level CTE leadership and coordination
• Advisory committee development and compliance support
• Budget planning, FTE projections, and resource alignment
• Grant development and implementation support (Perkins, others)
• Representation in regional, state, and workforce meetings

We help districts navigate complex state and federal requirements by providing clear guidance, tools, and support to remain compliant and audit-ready.

• Perkins V and CLNA planning and reporting support
• OSPI compliance guidance and submission support
• Audit-ready documentation and compliance tracking
• Course approval and certification alignment
• Data reporting and program monitoring systems

We equip educators with the training, resources, and industry connections needed to deliver engaging, relevant, and high-quality instruction.

• Teacher externship learning experiences
• Professional learning communities and regional collaboration
• Instructional resources and curriculum tools
• Support for new CTE teachers and certification pathways
• Course development and instructional alignment support

We help districts create clear, connected systems that guide students from exploration to postsecondary success.

• High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) implementation support
• Career exploration tools and advising systems (e.g., SchooLinks)
• Dual credit coordination and postsecondary articulation
• Pathway mapping aligned to workforce and student goals
• Career awareness resources and student engagement tools

We connect education to industry by building strong partnerships that ensure programs reflect real workforce needs and opportunities.

• General Advisory Council (GAC) coordination and facilitation
• Industry, business, and workforce partnerships
• Career-connected learning experiences (externships, events, career fairs)
• Alignment to regional labor market needs and workforce data
• Workforce Education & Business (WEB) Alliance engagement

We collaborate with colleges and training providers to ensure seamless transitions for students beyond high school.

• Dual credit articulation agreements (e.g., YVC)
• Alignment of CTE pathways to college programs
• Collaboration with colleges and training providers
• Support for student transitions to postsecondary education

We design and coordinate experiences that expand student awareness, engagement, and access to career and postsecondary opportunities.

• Career fairs and industry engagement events
• Financial aid and postsecondary planning events
• Teacher externships and student pathway events
• Custom pathway and graduation requirement development
• Career awareness and virtual learning resources

We provide data, tools, and technical support to help districts make informed decisions and strengthen program effectiveness.

• Labor market and skills gap data analysis
• Program evaluation tools and templates
• CLNA and planning templates
• SchooLinks training and implementation support
• Data-informed decision-making support