PATHWAYS INNOVATION WELCOMES YOU
To do great things.
One of the challenges in life is in thinking outside of the box—but the box never existed in the first place. At Pathways Innovation, creative solutions and implementation are at the forefront of what we’re working together towards. Our programs and activities are designed to be a catalyst that helps individuals and communities reach their goals and fulfill their potential. Learn more about the positive impact we have and join us in bringing about positive change.
PURPOSE
Finding ways to do great things
At Pathways Innovation, we are driven by a single goal; find ways to make the world a better place for everyone.
Think of all the great things that never get done, and we want to find ways to do some of them.
We pray a lot.
"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together"
Vincent van Gogh
Career and Personality Testing for Teens
With over 1,800 available choices in the USA for a college major, new jobs being created and old jobs phasing out, career choices can be a stressful challenge for our youths. Here are some testimonials from our Pathways career testing and review process.
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Student Sr Sarah Romero
Parent Daphne Miller, Chauncey's Mom
GC Rhonda Blackburn
Pathways Success Fund
Pathways Success Fund is a micro-loan program for teenagers who complete a Pathways approved work program where they learn the hard skills and soft skills to be successful in a job. Once they "prove" themselves, we do not want them to be held back because they don't have money for proper tools, clothing, or equipment to launch. Applicants must be in good-standing with their program, have a Mentor in their program, and have two other peers in the program as references. They must discuss with a Pathways representative an affordable plan to repay the micro-loan based upon the job or work they plan to do—This pays forward to help others who need some funds to launch.
Career Success Factors
In surveying employers, many say they cannot find entry level applicants who are employable. Their preferences are listed below. Most of these requirements align with staying productive so the company can stay in business.
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Strong work ethic: on time and ready to start work every day
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No texting or social media when on the clock
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Presentable in appearance, language and manners for coworkers, customers and visitors
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Plans ahead and provides adequate notice for time off (doctor, dentist, etc.)
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Motivation and interest for the work and industry
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Good basic Math and English language ability
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Good level of curiosity for learning the job and solving problems
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Good communicator: asks questions for clarity, keeps informed, keeps coworkers updated
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Respectful of property, people and their space
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No criminal record
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Drug free
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Trustworthy
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Team oriented: helpful, inclusive and engaged
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Positive attitude
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Calling out of work when sick so others know to cover their job
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Coachable: willing to listen, learn, use advice and training
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Give notice before quitting, don’t just stop showing up for work
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Proper way to handle workplace disagreements
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Reliable transportation/plan a and b
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What to expect from a supervisor. Just because they are short with you does not mean they are disrespecting you etc.
CONTACT PATHWAYS INNOVATION
“You never change things by fighting the existing reality.
To change something, build a new model that
makes the existing model obsolete.”
—Buckminster Fuller
Get in touch with Pathways Innovation to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.
(336) 541-6842