END OF PATHWAY ASSESSMENTS (EOPA)

Career related pathways are structured to include three sequential courses that include age appropriate experiences which prepare students for the school-to-career transition.  Upon the completion of the three pathway courses, students take an End Of Pathway Assessment (EOPA).  Georgia, like many other career and technical education programs around the nation, has worked in recent years to establish a measurement mechanism to ascertain the level of technical skill attainment on behalf of its career pathway completers.  Georgia’s measurement process requires states to implement a valid and reliable assessment model linked directly to industry validated standards.  Students that pass the EOPA earn Industry Certifications/Credentials in their field.

Students who are eligible to participate in EOPA activities should:

• have successfully completed the three or four designated courses in the pathway; or

• be enrolled in the final designated (third or fourth) course of the pathway and be on track to successfully complete the last designated course.

As reflected by GA Dept. of Education, “Work-Based Learning placements represent the pinnacle of the Career-Related Education experience. To qualify for a WBL placement, a student must be in grades 11 or 12 and at least 16 years old. Students must also have a defined Career Pathway in order to participate in the Work-Based component of Career-Related Education. This is especially important for successful completion of a student’s pathway in that their job placement is directly related to the curriculum of the Career Technical and Agricultural Education classes they have completed or in which they are concurrently enrolled.”

We encourage you to learn more about the programs offered by Warren County School District.  We want your input and feedback as we strive to increase our program offerings and ensure quality career development is ongoing.  Let’s continue to work together to build a competitive and thriving workforce right here in Warren County!

Work-Based learning (WBL) provides students the opportunity to receive credit while working in an environment related to their career pathway.  WBL placements represent the pinnacle of the Career-Related Education experience.

To qualify for a WBL placement, a student must be in grades 11 or 12 and at least 16 years old. Students must also have a defined Career Pathway in order to participate in a Work-Based Learning placement. This is especially important for successful completion of a student’s pathway in that their job placement is directly related to the curriculum of the pathway classes they have completed or in which they are concurrently enrolled. There are several opportunities for students to participate in work-based learning. These opportunities include employability skill development, Cooperative Education, Internship, Youth Apprenticeship, and Clinical Experiences.