Career pathways make the vertical and lateral movement within a career or educational (often hybrid) trajectory visible and understandable. They clarify what success looks like at each step and help students and employees plan both short- and long-term progression within your organization or institution.

While the level of detail varies based on your talent program and objectives, pathways can surface a wide range of information, including:

• Job or course titles

• Knowledge, skills, abilities, interests, values, and behaviors

• Relative difficulty and importance levels

• Experience requirements or prerequisites

• Education or training

• Salary or earning potential

• Organizational rules and constraints

Well-designed pathways support informed decision-making, strengthen engagement, and align individual goals with organizational needs.