The State Board of Education approved three locally-created graduation pathways Wednesday, including two from Northwest Indiana.
School City of Hammond's JROTC Leadership program seeks to provide students with 30 college credits, as well as the necessary skills to succeed in college or the armed forces. School Superintendent Scott Miller says it's a comprehensive model that can be replicated across the state.
"Right now, there exists a vacuum for students considering military in officially comprehensive pathways, and that's what we have here for you today," Miller told board members.
Meanwhile, the Goodwill Excel Center in Gary plans to give adults returning to high school a chance to earn certifications for careers in manufacturing and logistics, as part of its Catapult program.
"So, we have four employers who have guaranteed interviews for our program completers, and all of them have guaranteed higher wages for individuals who finish the program, compared to individuals who are applying without doing the Catapult training," explained Trent Moore, director of career and technical education for Goodwill Industries of Michiana.
Local graduation pathways were introduced by the State Board of Education in 2017. Four local pathways are currently active.
