Career and Knowledge Pathways
in an Urban Setting: Method
Jessica Colombi, M.A.
Kyle Znamenak, M.A.
Survey: Linkage
Knowledge Descriptors
Figure 10. Careers in the Education, Training, Counseling Career Cluster with Particular Knowledge Descriptor among Top Five
English Language
Education and Training
Customer and Personal Service
Psychology
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
Administration and Management
Sociology and Anthropology
Communications and Media
History and Archeology
Therapy and Counseling
Clerical
Law and Government
Philosophy and Theology
Biology
Geography
Physics
Public Safety and Security
Foreign Language
Medicine and Dentistry
Engineering and Technology
Personnel and Human Resources
Chemistry
Economics and Accounting
Fine Arts
Building and Construction
Design
Food Production
71
Knowledge Descriptors not in Top 5
•Sales and Marketing
•Transportation
•Production and Processing
•Mechanical
•Telecommunications
65
34
27
26
24
14
13
10
8
8
8
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
Count of Occupations
60
70
80
Survey: Online
32 Knowledge Descriptors.
Strongly Aligns, Moderately Aligns, Does Not Align.
Received responses from 41 chairs.
Survey: Interviews
Solicit Feedback: Next Steps
• Continue conversations with faculty
• Present to internal clients (career services,
advisors, admissions)
• Present to alumni and other external partners
(Visiting committees, employers)
• Develop an evaluation tool to understand how
people are using it