Pathways Coordinator

Position Title:Pathways Coordinator

Hourly Pay: $28

Location:Teen Tech Center, 727 Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, CA 93535

Schedule:Full-time; standard hours 10:00AM - 7:00PM. Schedule varies based on operational needs. May require occasional evenings, weekends, or travel for events, college tours, employer visits, and community programming.

Reports to: Program Director of The Teen Tech Center

Scope: AVBGC-wide, with primary base at the Teen Tech Center

The Pathways Coordinator supports youth ages 12–18 in exploring and pursuing their post-secondary pathway, including college, careers, trades, certifications, or direct workforce entry. This role provides individualized guidance, skill-building, and meaningful experiences to help each participant successfully transition from high school.

The Coordinator develops and delivers Pathways programming through workshops, one-on-one coaching, employer and community partnerships, and hands-on learning opportunities that prepare youth for their next steps. Working with the Program Director, Regional Directors, site leaders, schools, families, and community partners, the Coordinator aligns programming with organizational goals.

• Conduct individual pathway counseling sessions to help youth explore and identify potential post-secondary directions including college, trade school, certification programs, entrepreneurship, military service, or direct workforce entry based on their skills, interests, and values.
• Administer age-appropriate career assessments, interest inventories, and self-reflection activities for participants ages 12–18.
• Guide youth through self-assessment activities including strengths identification, values clarification, and goal setting to build the self-knowledge that underpins any successful pathway.
• Develop and maintain individual Pathway Plans for each participant, updated regularly to reflect progress, shifting interests, and evolving goals.
• Maintain current knowledge of local labor market trends, industry skill requirements, and post-secondary opportunities relevant to youth in the Antelope Valley.

• Coordinate college application workshops covering FAFSA completion, essay writing, application processes, and informed decision-making across post-secondary options.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local colleges, universities, trade schools, and certification programs.
• Facilitate college readiness workshops covering study skills, college life preparation, academic planning, and navigating campus resources.
• Connect youth with college representatives, admissions counselors, and dual enrollment opportunities.
• Ensure participants understand and can meaningfully evaluate the full range of pathways, including community college, trade programs, apprenticeships, and workforce entry alongside four-year options.

• Design and facilitate workshops covering resume writing, cover letter creation, interview preparation, professional communication, and workplace etiquette.
• Teach effective job search strategies including online applications, networking, and professional follow-up.
• Coordinate mock interview sessions and job application workshops using real-world scenarios.
• Create and implement job readiness training that includes financial literacy, time management, and professional development.
• Facilitate entrepreneurship and business development activities for participants interested in self-employment or small business ownership.

• Guide youth in creating comprehensive portfolios that showcase their skills, projects, certifications, and achievements in a format suited to their individual pathway.
• Coordinate Pathways Showcase events where youth present their portfolios and projects to family members, professionals, and community partners.
• Connect youth with community opportunities to display or present their work at local events, employer visits, and partner organizations.

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