Pathways Policies That Work

Braiding Funding for Effective Career Pathways

 

How states can combine multiple funding sources to strengthen career pathways initiatives

Braiding is the process of combining multiple funding sources for a single program or purpose. It is an essential and powerful tool for state policymakers hoping to build career pathways programs. This brief offers a common set of principles for braiding and action steps state leaders can take to get started. 

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  • New funding spotlights:
    • Using the New Federal Scholarship Tax Credit to Fund Career Pathways in Public Schools
    • Leveraging Workforce Pell to Build Data Infrastructure for Career Pathways

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