Helping Students Meet “Box 3” and New Diploma Requirements
Indiana schools are increasingly adopting Career+ Pathways™ by Skyepack – Locally Created Graduation Pathway (LCP) to help students meet the state’s post-secondary graduation requirements, known as the “box 3” requirements. This innovative pathway blends academics with real-world experiences, preparing students for both successful careers and higher education. In addition, Career+ Pathways™ helps rising 9th graders meet the new diploma requirements set by the state, ensuring they are on track for long-term success. The exciting news? Career+ Pathways™ is now available for schools outside the Greater Lafayette region, and for this school year, it’s completely free to implement.
What is the Career+ Pathways™ Locally Created Graduation Pathway (LCP)?
Career+ Pathways™ is a groundbreaking initiative developed in Greater Lafayette, Indiana, that integrates high school education with career-connected learning. Through hands-on work experiences, internships, and partnerships with local employers, students can meet graduation requirements while gaining real-world skills that prepare them for immediate employment or continued education.
Originally available only in Greater Lafayette, Career+ Pathways™ is now open to schools across Indiana . This expanded access allows schools throughout the state to adopt a proven model of blending academic learning with career preparation, providing students with valuable opportunities—at no cost for this school year.
How Career+ Pathways™ Helps Students Succeed
By adopting Career+ Pathways™, schools offer students access to immersive real-world learning, such as job shadowing, internships, and work-based learning. These experiences not only help students meet their “box 3” graduation requirements but also prepare them for life after high school.
The program is also designed to help younger students, particularly rising 9th graders, meet Indiana’s new diploma requirements. By engaging in career-focused learning early on, these students will have a clear pathway to success throughout their high school journey.
Through Career+ Pathways™, students can earn college credits and industry-recognized credentials while still in high school. The program focuses on high-demand sectors like advanced manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and technology, ensuring that students acquire valuable skills and experiences that will serve them in the future. Whether they choose to enter the workforce directly or pursue higher education, Career+ Pathways™ equips them for success.
Aligning Education with Workforce Needs
Indiana’s growing industries need skilled workers, and Career+ Pathways™ is designed to meet that demand. By partnering with local employers, the program ensures that students are learning the skills necessary for careers in fields like advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics.
Students participating in Career+ Pathways™ can engage in internships, apprenticeships, and even paid employment, providing them with a direct path to high-paying careers. For students interested in continuing their education, Career+ Pathways™ provides valuable experience and industry connections that give them a head start in their chosen fields.
Career+ Pathways™ is Now Available Statewide — and Free for This School Year
This year, schools outside the Greater Lafayette region can adopt Career+ Pathways™ completely free. This unique opportunity enables schools to offer students a powerful combination of academics and career preparation without financial barriers. Schools that act now can provide students with valuable real-world experience, helping them meet graduation requirements while preparing them for future careers or educational opportunities.
Time to Act
With Career+ Pathways™ now available statewide and free for this school year, there’s no better time for schools to adopt this innovative program. Career+ Pathways™ not only helps students meet Indiana’s “box 3” requirements but also assists rising 9th graders in meeting new diploma requirements.
Interested schools should act quickly to take advantage of this free opportunity. By integrating Career+ Pathways™ into their curriculum, schools can help their students successfully transition from high school to the workforce or higher education. Contact the Career+ Pathways™ team today to get started and offer your students the chance to meet graduation requirements while gaining real-world experience—at no cost to your school this year.
