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Building a Brighter
Future for California’s San Diego County's Youth

Become a member of the Pathway to Prosperity and create a clear student path towards financial freedom

Become a Partner

Why We Exist

The San Diego County Pathway to Prosperity unites multiple efforts to ensure every learner has the tools and opportunities they need to thrive—from Cradle to Career

The Challenge

Why This Initiative Matters

Many organizations serving California’s youth operate in silos, leading to gaps in support. The CA Pathway to Prosperity connects these efforts, maximizing collective impact and helping students succeed.

The Opportunity

Connecting California’s Youth to Industry

Our cradle-to-career framework brings educators, non-profits, and industry leaders together, creating a support network that shares resources to help students and families achieve financial independence.

Our success relies on partners like

How to Get Involved

Educators

  • Host events that foster family engagement, building a supportive learning community.

  • Enrich school offerings with impactful programs that inspire students and support teachers.

  • Access adaptable, classroom-ready resources that integrate easily into existing curricula.

  • Enjoy ongoing support to ensure educators feel equipped and confident in delivering high-quality programs.

Business

  • Inspire students by sharing career insights, industry trends, essential skills, and mock interviews.

  • Collaborate on curriculum to reflect the skills needed in your field, bridging education and industry.

  • Shape programs that align with industry standards and hire students ready to meet your organization’s needs, building a skilled and adaptable future workforce.

  • Host students for immersive field trips, offering firsthand exposure to real-world careers.

Non-profit

  • Partner on outreach to your school communities or organizations to get them involved in growing impactful programs for kids and families.

  • Collaborate on grants to maximize resources and expand impact in local communities.

  • Share insights to tailor programs that meet the unique needs of students in your region.

  • Build connections with families and local leaders to boost program engagement and family involvement.

Cradle to Career Programming

  • Career Discovery PK-8

    Hands-on and playful enrichment that introduces students to over 20 career paths such as Music Production and Game Design through fun, interactive, and team-based activities.

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  • Career Embedded Literacy

    A targeted literacy series that integrates Career Discovery, accelerating critical reading skills while sparking interest in diverse future pathways.

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  • Work-Based Learning

    Real-world work experience programs in fields like AI and Cybersecurity that prepare students for life beyond middle school, connecting classroom knowledge to practical skills.

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  • Esports

    An engaging program that builds community and cultivates essential soft skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and strategic thinking through competitive gaming.

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Real-World Impact: Success Stories

Work-Based Learning in Moreno Valley

Our career pathways program provides students with hands-on experiences in future-focused industries like AI, entrepreneurship, and cybersecurity.

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Career Discovery in the Central Valley

Read how FUSD's Director of Expanded Learning rapidly increased career-readiness programming, met ELO-P funding criteria, and delivered programs students and parents love

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