John Wood Community College (JWCC) continues its Pathway Days initiative with Transfer Pathway Day on Thursday, February 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This event is designed for students planning to attend JWCC before transferring to a four-year university, as well as any high school students who are undecided about their academic or career path.
According to the Community College Research Center, nearly 40 percent of community college students report being undecided about their program of study at the end of their first year.
This event is part of JWCC’s Guided Pathways work to help students identify an academic and corresponding career path as soon as possible. JWCC’s Pathway Days help students make informed decisions by focusing on early career identification, salary insights, and aligning career potential with student debt awareness.
“The sooner students start exploring a future career path, the better we can connect them to an academic major and provide meaningful experiences and specific courses to prepare them to be successful at JWCC, their transfer institution, and future career,” JWCC Pathways Director Kristen Ritterbusch shared.
“We want to help any student who may attend JWCC, or who is unsure of what they should do after high school start to develop a plan to follow. That plan can always change, but we want them to begin to explore so they can connect their interests and strengths into a future goal.”
During the event, students will have the opportunity to:
“Our goal is to show students how JWCC can be their smart choice for long-term success,” said Kristen Ritterbusch, JWCC Director of Pathways. “Deciding on a path can be challenging, and our JWCC team is ready to support them every step of the way.”
For more information or to register, visit www.jwcc.edu/pathdays or Kristen Ritterbusch at 217.641.4314.
