PEOPLE AND PLACES
Pathways
Propel connects communities and builds systems of low-cost and publicly-funded pathways for young people to earn credentials and gain economic mobility. To do this, we have built a funding and programmatic model that can be replicated by any community nationwide.
Propel launched in New Jersey and Louisiana in 2019 with career pathways in skilled trades and healthcare. We are excited to engage with a number of employers and training partners as we create a system that seamlessly connects education and work, equipping young people with the skills, social networks, and supports they need to have stable, upwardly-mobile job, and a clear path to college if they so choose.
Pathways and Location
Propel pathways lead to careers that provide graduating seniors with the following:
. The opportunity to enter into a job within 6 weeks-9 months after graduation
. A credential that is in-demand, transferable and/or can build towards future degrees
Region
Begin working with ....
.... and continue to train
Pipefitting
Capital Region, LA
Start working as a Pipefitting helper.
Continue to attend night school to earn NCCER Pipefitting level 3 and 4 within 12 months
Electric
Capital Region, LA
Start working as a Electrical helper.
Continue to attend night school to earn NCCER Electrical level 3 and 4 within 12 months
Medical Assistant
South Jersey
Capital Region, LA
Greater NOLA
Start working as a Medical Assistant.
Sterile Processing Technician
Capital Region, LA
Start working as a Sterile Processing Technician.
Enroll part-time in AAS in Surgical Technology certificate; receive tuition reimbursement and earn AAS within 2 years
Pharmacy Tech
South Jersey
Start working as a Pharmacy Tech.
Enroll in a part-time program to receive an Associate Degree in Science (Pre-Pharmacy) in 18-24 months
Mental Health Technician
Greater NOLA
Start working as a Mental Health Technician.
Enroll part-time in Licensed Practical Nurse certificate; receive tuition reimbursement and earn LPN within 18 – 24 months
Future Pathways
Retail Banking
Advanced Manufacturing
Cybersecurity
These pathways provide Propel graduates with jobs that make between $30k-40k per year with eventual benefits