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LYFT Career Pathways
Serving Southwest and West Central Minnesota

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FutureForward™ helps students find their career passion and provides a space for classroom educators to guide students toward business professionals who share their knowledge and passion for keeping jobs local.

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Career Roadmap: A Powerful Workforce Development Tool

Career Roadmaps are a dynamic tool designed to bridge the gap between education and workforce needs, providing a clear, structured pathway for students, parents, schools, and job seekers to enter high-demand careers. Visually map out career progression, required skills, and education pathways necessary for your company.

Career Roadmaps will help high school students explore careers in your company or occupations in your industry.

Click to learn more and create your roadmap!

Meeting & Conference Resources

Looking for resources from our annual meetings and conferences? Agendas and conference handouts are available!

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Other Resources

LYFT Career Pathways has a lot of resources available related to labor markets, CTE licensure, child labor laws, work-based learning and college and career readiness. You can also view maps showing LYFT-funded projects in the region and watch LYFT videos. 

  • Career and College Readiness Guide

    The College and Career Readiness Guide is a collection of resources that provide a comprehensive set of guidance, strategies, and tools for engaging districts and schools in equity-oriented CCR program planning and a continuous improvement process.

  • Child Labor Laws

    Child Labor Laws were enacted to ensure that when young people work, the work is safe and does not jeopardize their health, well-being or educational opportunities. While it can seem complicated, understanding labors laws is important for the protection of the student, employer, and the school.

  • CTE Licensure

    Learn more about the Alternative Teacher Prep Program and the Teacher Induction Program.

  • Grant Writing Assistance

    The LYFT Career Pathways region is served by three Regional Development Commissions, each serving specific counties. They can provide these valuable resources and grant-writing assistance to improve the quality of your application.

  • Labor Market Information

    These websites offer valuable labor market information.

  • Minnesota West PSEO

    Find the information you need about the Minnesota West Contracted PSEO Process for Shared CTE High School Courses

  • Share the Message

    Get social media resources and the LYFT logo!

  • Work-Based Learning

    Work-based learning is a structured academic program where students engage in real-world activities with instruction occurring both at school and at a community-based setting with an employer.

Maps and Videos