Guided Pathway Careers

This comprehensive list covers all pathway categories used in the national Guided Pathways framework adopted by community colleges across the United States. If you already know which Guided Pathways are relevant at your college, select the appropriate pathway link(s) below to explore related careers and opportunities.

Not sure which Guided Pathways apply to you? Start by checking with your institution’s Guided Pathways staff or counseling office, and ask which pathways your institution has adopted, then select the matching link(s) from the list below to begin exploring careers in those areas. Aliases shown in parentheses reflect alternative names used at various colleges nationwide.

• Advanced Technologies & Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Precision Manufacturing, Mechatronics)
• Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences (Plants & Animals, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Horticulture, Forestry, Sustainability)
• Arts, Media & Communication (Arts & Design, Fine Arts & Media, Communication Arts, Visual & Performing Arts, Graphic Design)
• Business & Finance (Business Administration, Business & Information Technology, Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Accounting)
• Career Technical Education (General CTE) (Technical Education, Vocational Studies, Applied Technology)
• Communication & Media Production (Media Production, Broadcasting, Journalism, Digital Media, Film & Television)
• Construction, Architecture & Skilled Trades (Building Trades, Architecture & Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC)
• Health Sciences & Public Safety (Health Sciences, Healthcare, Nursing & Allied Health, Public Safety, Emergency Services)
• Hospitality, Culinary Arts & Tourism (Culinary Arts, Tourism & Hospitality, Hotel Management, Restaurant Management, Baking & Pastry)
• Humanities & Liberal Arts (Liberal Studies, General Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Language Arts)
• Information Technology & Computer Science (IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Web Development, Network Administration)
• Public Service & Criminal Justice (Public Safety, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Fire Science, Law Enforcement, Corrections)
• Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) (STEM, Science & Engineering, Mathematics & Science, Physical Sciences)
• Social Sciences & Education (Social & Behavioral Sciences, Education & Teaching, Human Services, Child Development)
• Transportation, Aviation & Logistics (Transportation Technology, Aviation, Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, Supply Chain Management)
• Undecided / Exploring Options (Exploratory, Undeclared, General Studies, Not Sure)