Our Career Pathways Program

Our Career Pathways Program

Join in on the success that other students are experiencing through William Paterson University’s Professional Trades & Certification Career Pathways Program! This immersive academic program is designed for 11th and 12th grade students to thrive after high school by enhancing their resumes and providing a competitive edge in the job market through obtaining Professional Certifications. This program allows students to define their strengths, providing them insight that will point them in the direction of a meaningful professional career path. Students will gain exposure to a robust variety of career paths, helping them narrow down their future career aspirations. Certificates earned upon completion of the program grants students access to entry-level positions in the career discipline of their interest. In addition, students may also receive dual enrollment credits towards their high school diplomas (if applicable). Empower your children to earn a competitive edge in the job market by enrolling them in our program today! Parents can register students for one week or multiple weeks.

Course Outcomes:

  • Students will be able to define their strengths, allowing them to make well informed choices about their future careers
  • Provide skills for post-secondary education, allowing students to remain competitive in the job market.
  • Upon completion of the program, students will earn certification for entry-level positions in their career discipline of interest.
  • Students will have access to robust career opportunities through exposure to professional trades and academic learning
  • Empower students to discover their career interests by exploring a series of professional certifications
  • Ability to boost students’ resume and, if applicable, apply dual enrollment credits towards their high school diploma.

Students are asked to wear clothing that is comfortable and bring the following:

  • A bagged lunch for full-day programs (vending machines are available for drinks and snacks)
  • Water Bottle ( The university has filling stations)
  • Enrichment items needed should students not wish to share:
    • Pencil and eraser
    • Colored Pencils
    • Notebook or loose leaf paper

CertificatePrograms

This is an ideal program for working parents seeking a full-day camp, offering their children an academic edge. The program is scheduled to run Monday to Thursday, 9:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm – 4:00pm, beginning June 26th and ending August 10th, 2023.

Please be advised that before and after care for our Monday to Thursday academic programs (drop off times before 9:00am and pick up times after 4:00pm) is an additional fee and class times may vary, see our registration page for course specific information.

We will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in accordance with the University's 4th of July Observance.