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As schools, districts, counties, and states constantly seek to best prepare their students for the future workforce, Career Pathways programs are taking over K-12 classrooms. Whether it\u2019s by updating existing STEM and manufacturing programs, or bringing in an array of robots, 3D printers, and other industry technologies, students have ever-expanding opportunities to improve their education and increase employment and earnings.<\/p>\n

At LJ Create<\/a><\/strong>, the Career Pathways programs are designed to provide students with the skills to succeed in CTE programs, industrial skills programs, industry certification programs, and college.<\/p>\n

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Career Pathways: Design & Technology<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/strong>A project-based learning program, Design & Technology allows students to explore how science, technology, engineering, and math concepts are applied in a wide range of different career clusters, not just in STEM but also in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, health, transport and logistics, and information technology.<\/p>\n

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Career Pathways: Industry 4.0<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Designed to provide middle and high school students (grades 7-10) with an introduction to Industry 4.0 concepts and applications across a range of industry sectors, the industry 4.0 Lab provides the opportunity for students to explore concepts such as sensors and control, data analytics, and the efficient utilization of resources.<\/p>\n

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