PathTech aims to conduct targeted research on educational and employment pathways into advanced technology degree programs and careers in conjunction with high schools, community colleges, and industry. As the need for a skilled technology workforce continues to grow, understanding pathways to and from technician education programs and the technology workforce is vital to sustain workforce development, improve student/worker life chances, and stabilize local economies.
PathTech Tampa Bay (2011-15) was a holistic examination of pathways into and out of high school career and technical education career academies, community college advanced technology programs, and manufacturing and high-tech jobs in the Tampa Bay area.
PathTech LIFE (2015-19) was a national survey of students enrolled in community college advanced technology programs. The survey includes data from 3,216 students at 96 colleges in 38 states and 3 US territories.
PathTech LISTEN (2018-21) is longitudinal follow-up interviews with a diverse sample of PathTech LIFE survey participates with the goal of creating a longitudinal survey.