1. FAQ
What isthe Eden AreaCareerPathwaysConsortium?
The Eden Area Career Pathways Consortium works to link education and
employment in high-demand industry sectors through the development of career
pathways and high-quality work-based learning partnerships with Eden Area
schools and our local Chambers of Commerce.
What isa careerpathway?
A career pathway is a sequence of classes organized around an industry-sector.
The industry theme is woven into lessons taught by teachers with input from
working professionals, and reinforced by work-based learning activities with
employers.
What arework-based learning activities?
Work-based learning activities involve direct interactions with industry and
community professionals that provide high school students with hands-on
experiences.
 Classroom visits
 Career Exploration Tours/Site Visits
 Career Fairs
 Informational and Mock job interviews
 Service-learning
 Job shadows/Internships
 Participation on an advisory board
How do businessesbenefit?
Businesses benefit by developing a home-grown workforce, who understand and
appreciate the communities of Alameda County. Business involvement can
advance a company’s reputation in their community as a supporter of education
and a provider of good jobs.
How do schoolsandcommunitiesbenefit?
Students strengthen academic and job skills as they improve their ability to think
critically and problem solve. School becomes more relevant for youth. The local
economy improves by building a pipeline to local businesses.
San Lorenzo Unified School District
Castro Valley UnifiedSchool District
To learn more contact:
Evan Goldberg, Grants Coordinator
Eden Area Regional Occupation Program
510-385-5927/egoldberg@edenrop.org