The document outlines the Carl Keen Career Pathway Experience (CPE) program, a one-year CTE program for juniors and seniors. To enroll, students must submit an application, resume, interview, and obtain recommendations. Accepted students can then participate in one of four CPE options - paid or unpaid work-based learning, internships, or apprenticeships - to earn Carnegie credits based on hours worked. The program aims to help students explore careers, develop skills, and gain real-world experience.

1. Carl Keen CTE
CAREER
PATHWAY
EXPERIENCE
 CPE is a one-year CTE
Program designed for high
school juniors and seniors.
 CPE students must be 16 years
of age by August 1 of the
school year.
 CPE students must maintain
participation in one of the four
CPE options.
 CPE students must attend CPE
class as scheduled.
 CPE students must submit
appropriate documentation of
hours worked in order to be
rewarded Carnegie unit(s).
Enrollment
Process Submit ‘Student Application for
Enrollment’ to CPE coordinator.
 Submit resume with application.
 Participate in an interview with
CPE coordinator.
 Secure three favorable teacher
recommendations.
 Possess a career objective.
A student who successfully meets
the above-stated requirements and
is in good academic standing is a
probable candidate for the
Mississippi CPE Program.

2. Career Pathway Experience Options
CPE Paid Work-Based Learning (WBL)
 135 hrs./year = ½ Carnegie Unit
 270 hrs./year= 1 Carnegie Unit
 540 hrs./year = 2 Carnegie Units
CPE Internship in Workplace Setting
(Nonpaid WBL)
 135 hrs./year = ½ Carnegie Unit
 270 hrs./year= 1 Carnegie Unit
 540 hrs./year = 2 Carnegie Units
Student Benefits
Preparing
Tomorrow’s
Workforce
 Explore career options.
 Acquire and strengthen
employability skills.
 Establish character and
professional references.
 Gain real-world
experience.
CPE School-Based Internship
(Nonpaid WBL—Only available to third-
year CTE students who have
completed a program.)
 135 hrs./year = ½ Carnegie Unit
 270 hrs./year = 1 Carnegie Unit
CPE Apprenticeship (WBL)
Must follow Department of Labor
regulations.
 270 hrs./year = 1 Carnegie Unit
 540 hrs./year = 2 Carnegie Units