Wise Pathways is a career exploration course designed for women to explore non-traditional, in-demand jobs in the energy, utilities, public safety, construction and manufacturing, advanced industries, and other skilled careers. Employer engagement is a key component to program success. These educational pathways are directly aligned to careers in the industries served: Energy and Utilities, Public Safety, Construction and Manufacturing. Developed by HHW Ohio, and enhanced through industry partnerships including the Center for Energy Workforce Development (www.cewd.org), the comprehensive forty-hour career exploration and workplace skills development program is comprised of workshops, leadership development training, and a suite of ongoing supportive services tailored to meet the specific needs of women. Curriculum also includes assessments that direct participants to further portable, stackable credentials and training in targeted fields.

Stackable credentials allow participants to determine mastery of core skills and competencies as they work towards their career and professional goals, building from the bottom of the competency pyramid to the top.

Participants will complete a career plan and with the assistance of our employer and community partners, as they are introduced to exciting, in-demand careers right here in our community. WISE Pathways can be completely tailored to a company's or community partners' specifications to reflect local in-demand jobs and career pathways.