Prince George’s Community College in Maryland co-designed four CBE micro-pathways – called Pathways to Employment – with Education Design Lab. This brief features lessons learned from the learner journey, from enrollment to completion.
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As part of the inaugural cohort of the Community College Growth Engine initiative, Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) used the design and development of their micro-pathways as an opportunity to shift the college towards a Competency-based Education (CBE) model.
In this Design Insights Brief, you’ll find:
- How Prince George’s approaches CBE.
- Full-size visuals of PGCC’s four micro-pathways: Healthcare Technician, IT Support Specialist, Hospitality Leadership, and Helper Mechanic.
- 12 lessons learned from each stage of the learner journey, from enrollment to completion.
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