PREPARATION

MENTORSHIP

Workforce & Career Pathways

From Uncertainty to Opportunity

For many young adults, the challenge isn't a lack of ambition. It's knowing where to start, what comes next, and how to navigate the many resources available to them.

The Progress XChange helps bridge that gap.

We work with young adults to identify their goals, build practical workforce skills, and connect them with the education, training, workforce, and employment opportunities that can move them forward.

Our role is to help participants get to the right next opportunity.

How “The Pathway” Works

  • Identify

    We start by understanding the individual.

    Through an individualized intake and conversation, we look at education, employment experience, career interests, skills, goals, and barriers.

    Together, we identify:

    • Where the participant is today

    • Where they want to go

    • What may be standing in the way

    • What resources or preparation they may need next

  • Prepare

    Once we understand the individual's goals, we help them build the foundation they need to take their next step.

    Our core workforce-readiness experience is a 15-hour program focused on practical preparation for work, education, or career training.

    Depending on the participant's needs, the experience may include:

    • Career exploration and goal setting

    • Workplace communication and professionalism

    • Resume development

    • Interview preparation

    • Digital literacy

    • Financial literacy and paycheck understanding

    • Time management and workplace expectations

    • Problem-solving, teamwork, and self-advocacy

    • Understanding education and training options

    • Individualized next-step planning

    The objective isn't simply to complete 15 hours of instruction.

    The objective is to leave with greater clarity, stronger skills, and a plan for what comes next.

  • Connect

    Preparation is only part of the equation.

    A participant may need a credential, additional training, college coursework, employment assistance, or a direct connection to an employer.

    That's where our partner network becomes important.

    TPX works to build relationships with organizations across the education, workforce, nonprofit, training, and employer sectors.

    These relationships can create two-way pathways.

    A partner may refer someone to TPX because they need additional preparation.

    TPX may refer a participant to a partner because they are ready for a service, training opportunity, or employment pathway that TPX does not provide.

    Our growing network includes relationships and connections with:

    • Schools & School Districts

    • Department of Social Services & Community Organizations

    • NCWorks & Workforce Development

    • Community Colleges & Postsecondary Education Institutions

    • Specialized Training Providers

    • Employers & Industry Partners

  • Advance

    A referral is not the destination.

    The goal is progress.

    Depending on the participant, that next step might be:

    Education
    GED preparation, community college, or another postsecondary pathway.

    Training
    A credential, technical program, or specialized workforce training.

    Employment
    A first job, a better job, or a pathway into a career.

    Continued Development
    Additional skills, academic preparation, or support needed to remain on track.

    TPX helps participants understand the next step and connect to the people and organizations that can help them take it.

Are You a Young Adult Looking for Your Next Step?

You don't have to have everything figured out.

If you're unsure about what comes next—or you know where you want to go but aren't sure how to get there—we can help you identify your options and develop a plan.

Building a Connected Community of Opportunity

Young adults shouldn't have to figure out the system.

There are excellent organizations providing education, workforce services, training, employment assistance, and other resources throughout our communities.

The challenge is often connecting the person to the right resource at the right time.

That's the role TPX is working to play.

We serve as a bridge between young adults and the network of organizations that can help them move forward.

We need to help people reach the right resource.

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Schools, workforce organizations, community organizations, social-service agencies, colleges, training providers, and employers all play an important role in helping young adults succeed.

If your organization serves young adults and you believe TPX could complement your work, we'd like to connect.

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