Program
Pathway
Workforce development and trade readiness — turning young people into earners, owners, and community leaders.
Ages 14–16
Foundations
Soft skills, workplace basics, first-job prep.
Ages 16–18
Professional
Resume, interview, internship pipelines.
Ages 18–24
Advanced
Trade certification, entrepreneurship, financial literacy.
Ages 24+
Leadership
Community impact, mentorship, civic leadership.
Curriculum outline
From the CDI campus master curriculum — Pathway divisions 10–13.
Ages 14–16
Pathway Foundations
- Workplace behavior & professionalism
- Time management & personal responsibility
- Communication & teamwork
- First-job readiness (applications, expectations)
- Digital literacy for the workplace
- Introduction to trades & career pathways
Ages 16–18
Pathway Professional
- Resume & cover letter development
- Interview preparation & mock interviews
- Workplace ethics & conflict resolution
- Financial literacy: budgeting, banking, credit
- Internship & apprenticeship placements
- Industry certifications introduction
Ages 18–24
Pathway Advanced
- Trade certification tracks (construction, culinary, admin, tech)
- Entrepreneurship & small-business fundamentals
- Business planning & startup capital pathways
- Advanced financial literacy & credit building
- Career advancement & networking
- Community workforce partnerships
Ages 24+
Pathway Leadership
- Mentorship of younger Pathway participants
- Nonprofit & civic leadership training
- Community project development
- Policy engagement & advocacy
- Legacy building & generational impact