Brief
Overview
Fran Rabinowitz
Executive Director of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents
"Connecticut’s superintendents are at the center of this work because they see firsthand the importance of preparing students for success beyond graduation. Through the CAPSS College & Career Pathways Initiative, school districts across the state are working collaboratively with higher education, labor, and industry partners to expand opportunities for students and strengthen career-connected learning. This initiative reflects the commitment of Connecticut’s educational leaders to ensure every student has access to meaningful pathways, real-world experiences, and the skills needed to thrive in college, careers, and life."
Christine Carver
Retired Superintendent & CAPSS Representative
"In a labor market that is evolving faster than ever before, Connecticut cannot afford to leave career exploration to chance. Comprehensive career pathways provide students with the knowledge, experiences, and industry connections needed to navigate emerging opportunities, avoid unnecessary debt, and build successful futures. At the same time, they strengthen our state's workforce by developing and retaining the talent that Connecticut's economy will depend upon for decades to come."
Miguel Cardona, Ed. D.
CEO, Cardona Solutions
"The future of Connecticut depends on our ability to connect education, workforce development, higher education, labor, industry, and community leaders around a shared vision for students. The CAPSS College & Career Pathways Initiative is creating stronger connections between classrooms and careers so that every student can graduate with real opportunities and a pathway to success. By bringing partners together across every sector, we are building a statewide framework that supports students, strengthens communities, and prepares Connecticut for the future economy."
Preparing students for college, careers, and lifelong success
- Connecting schools, students, employers, and higher education
- Expanding career-connected learning opportunities across Connecticut
- Helping students graduate with more options and real-world experience
