Regional Career Pathways in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Regional Career Pathways (RCP) approach provides high school students career pathways that reflect local region needs with employers, education, and economic and workforce development.
RCP allows students to participate and complete a pathway by:
taking a sequence of aligned courses
earning industry-recognized credentials
enrolling in dual college credit courses
participate in career and work-based learning
accessing Career and Technical Education (CTE) organizations
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
The Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster focuses on the production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources.
Architecture & Construction
Architecture and construction are among the fastest-growing industries, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Students on this pathway can expect a career that includes designing or building buildings, engineering highways and utility systems, or surveying and diving land for use.
Business Management & Administration
Students who follow a business administration pathway could enjoy careers in management, marketing, or finance. The future of business is ever-growing. From small start-ups to massive corporations, the possibilities within the business administration pathway are endless.
The Education & Training career cluster is focused on planning, managing and providing education and training services, and related learning support services.
Health Science
The healthcare field is growing as the population continues to live longer and needs more assistance. Demand for healthcare employees is vast in every sector in the industry.
Information Technology
Information technology (IT) careers are now considered integral in all business operations. Traditional IT has exploded into broader and more integrated technology careers.
Manufacturing takes raw materials and transforms them into goods that are useful for a consumer. Today, advanced manufacturing technologies allow for cleaner, more robotic technology to improve products and processes.
STEM Energy
As the electric power industry transforms with increasing technological advancements, managed by an aging skilled workforce, the need to participate in developing a diverse and qualified talent pool is critical.