Erie Community College, State University of New York

The WNY Career Pathways Consortium (WNYCP) works with area high schools, BOCES, and community colleges to assist with the delivery of and promote Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. CTE focuses on delivering industry based education to students through applied learning. CTE programs are offered in WNY through area BOCES, Buffalo Public Schools, and in component school districts in all five counties. In the WNY region the Career Pathways Consortium focuses on programs in Automotive Technology, Advanced Manufacturing/Engineering, Information Technology, Business, and Health Science. Through this Consortium, various activities are funded throughout the year that promote technical education such as student competitions, events, and summer camps.

Career Pathway Career Information

Career Path is your guide to exploring many popular career options and discovering the pathway to those careers in Western New York. For more information, go to the CareerPath website.

College Credit

Students who complete CTE education in high school and follow that pathway to college have the opportunity to earn college credit through articulation agreements. Students can also earn credit while in high school through concurrent enrollment programs.

We hope this site answers many of your questions about WNYCP. To find out more information talk to your high school guidance counselor, or call 716 270-2826, or email: Colmerauer@ecc.edu.