ABOUT MEDIA & PRESS
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FOUR
Pathways
to Work

Promoting Diverse Avenues to Employment 406 JOBS identifies four pathways Montanans can follow throughout their working lives to prepare for meaningful, secure, in-demand jobs.

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CAREER

  • On-the-Job Training
  • Apprenticeship
  • Work-Based Learning
  • Internships
  • Returnships
  • Credentials/Certifications
  • Career and Technical Education Programs and Career Awareness

COLLEGE

  • Industry Alignment
  • Sprint Degrees
  • 2- and 4-Year Programs
  • Hybrid Apprenticeships
  • Rural and Remote Access
  • Strengthening Tribal Colleges

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • Skill-Based Curriculums in K-12
  • Incubators and Launch Programs
  • Mentorship and Networking
  • Pitch Competitions
  • Financing Tools
  • Local Ecosystem Development

MILITARY

  • Leadership and JROTC Programs in K-12
  • Civilian Transition Programs
  • Veteran Employment Support
  • Skill-Mapping and Skill-Based Hiring
  • Employer Training

WHICH DESCRIBES YOU?

Find it difficult to get a job due to lack of training or child care? Learn more about high-demand sectors