Career Pathways

Building bridges between education and employment through structured, industry-aligned experiences

Igniting Potential

PREP-KC creates career pathway programs that bridge the gap between education and industry, providing Kansas City students with hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for future success.

Elementary students engaged in learning activities
2nd - 5th Grade

Exposure

Career Speakers & Campus Visits

Middle school students working on projects
6th - 8th Grade

Exploration

Career Jumping, IGNITE, & Data Science

Students in medical scrubs and professional attire
9th - 10th Grade

Preparation

Client Projects & Workplace/Campus Visits

High school students in workshop setting
11th - 12th Grade

Immersion

Earn MVA, Career Fairs / College Application Fairs

The Connector virtual sessions & workplace/campus visits 2nd Grade to Graduation!

Students engaged in health science career pathway learning

Career Pathways

(Managed & Co-funded by PREP-KC)

  • HealthStart Academy
  • Business & Finance Institute
  • Pathways to Technology
  • Student Law Academy
  • Pathways to Graphic Design
  • Pathways to Teaching
  • Pathways to Energy
  • Data Science

Students earning Market Value Assets (MVAs) are more likely to enroll in college and graduate.

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