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Illinois PathwaysCourses and ProgramsMarch 2015

www.ilpathways.com

EDUCATION AND CAREER PATHWAYSThis example shows Information Technology:

• Select a career pathway.

• Review by Level:

• Programs and Courses

• Work-Based Learning

• Credentials

• Related Resources include STEM Learning Exchange information.

Click on any pathway.

Related Resources are provided by Illinois Open Educational Resources.http://ioer.ilsharedlearning.org

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EDUCATION AND CAREER PATHWAYS

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Each Pathway shows:

• Programs and Courses based on three levels.

• Work-based learning examples appropriate to each level.

• Credentials.

• Career and labor market information.

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PROGRAMS AND COURSES Select Programs and Courses with any Pathway and Level.

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Programs/Courses - Obtained through the following sources to include approved credit-bearing course or post-secondary programs, and embodies a set of learning activities that culminate in the mastery of standards.  

• Illinois State Board of Education (orientation and high school levels) – provides course numbers from the Illinois State Course System (ISCS). http://www.isbe.net/ISCS/

• Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) (postsecondary levels) - provides a taxonomic scheme that supports the accurate tracking and reporting of fields of study and program completion activity.  https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Default.aspx?y=55

• Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) - Statewide transfer agreement, which is transferable among more than 100 participating colleges and universities in Illinois. IAI works best for students who know they are going to transfer, but are undecided on the college or university that will grant their baccalaureate degree. http://www.itransfer.org/IAI.aspx

Programs and courses are subject to change. This information is intended is to provide general information for planning. To identify specific courses offered by schools, visit:

Illinois State Board of Education Illinois Community College Board Illinois Board of Higher Education Illinois Student Assistance Commission Illinois workNet Training Programs

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See related courses with the option to search and export results to a spreadsheet (CSV).

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Optional advanced search and export that will default to open in a spreadsheet.

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State of Illinois Agency Partners:Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityIllinois State Board of EducationIllinois Community College BoardIllinois Board of Higher EducationIllinois Student Assistance CommissionIllinois Department of Employment Security

www.ilpathways.com