Oregon community college students have the opportunity to attain Career Pathways Certificates to prepare them for entry-level demand occupations in a variety of Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs.  More than 150 Career Pathways Certificates have been developed since the certificates were approved by the State Board of Education on July 1, 2007.

Career Pathway Certificate of Completion programs (12-44 credits) acknowledge proficiency in technical skill occupation and are a "milestone" toward completion of an Associate of Applied Science degree.

The purpose and intent for a Career Pathway Certificate of Completion includes:

• Acknowledges a specific technical skill proficiency to help a student qualify for a job or enhance employment opportunities;
• Provides skill competencies tied to a specific occupation or job in demand in local or state economies;
• Provides a credential for a segment of a program;
• Centers on needs of students by providing educational options;
• Provides the flexibility to achieve specific competencies within an aligned career path or program of study.

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