CAREER EXPLORATION INITIATIVE
your_path Career Accelerator
The your_path Career Accelerator helps North Carolina students explore 18 career pathways with virtual videos, podcasts, and mentor insights—connecting their strengths to in-demand jobs and rewards.
CAREER EXPLORATION INITIATIVE
your_path Career Accelerator
The your_path Career Accelerator helps North Carolina students explore 18 career pathways with virtual videos, podcasts, and mentor insights—connecting their strengths to in-demand jobs and rewards.
Career Exploration Initiatives provide experiences that help students learn about different jobs and careers.
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Explore Your Future with your_path Career Accelerator
The your_path Career Accelerator is an interactive, virtual experience designed to inspire and guide North Carolina students as they plan their futures. Through engaging intro videos, “Mentor for a Minute” clips, podcasts, and other resources, students can explore 18 diverse career pathways—from aerospace and agriculture to health sciences, engineering, and the arts.
Powered by YouScience, the program connects students’ natural talents with in-demand careers, cutting through bias and opening doors to new possibilities. 10th-grade students have the chance to earn points toward exciting Apple prizes by reviewing resources and building their career knowledge.
Whether you’re dreaming big or still discovering your strengths, your_path helps you explore opportunities, gain confidence, and take the first steps toward a career that fits your unique skills and passions.
Thank you to Our Founding Partner:
Discover Careers That Match Your Strengths
The your_path Career Accelerator gives students the tools to explore 18 career pathways, connect their natural talents to real opportunities, and even earn rewards along the way. From aerospace to the arts, your future starts here.
Chris Huntley
As shift_ed’s Director of Workforce Initiatives, I strive to connect our community to the your_path Career Accelerator, helping students explore career pathways, connect their strengths to opportunities, and build confidence for their future.
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