Education that Connects Maryland
Classrooms to High-Value Careers
Too many students don’t see the point of what they’re learning. We're changing that.
Pathway2Careers (P2C) helps Maryland educators bring real-world career connections into the classroom. Our digital tools and flexible curriculum empower students to see how their learning today opens doors to tomorrow’s opportunities—whether that’s college, technical training, or the workforce.
Meet Our Comprehensive Solutions:
Adaptable tools that make teaching easier and learning more meaningful
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Help students discover their strengths, explore career paths, and prepare for the future through:
- 119 cross-curricular lessons
- hundreds of real-world career stories
- interactive tools that connect students’ interests & values to high-value careers and academic pathways
Together, these resources guide students through every stage of career exploration, from self-discovery to planning for education and employment, making career readiness an integrated part of their learning journey.
Equip educators with robust regional labor market insights, including job trends, wages, and equity data.
By organizing information around the National Career Clusters® Framework, P2C Labor Market Navigator translates complex labor market data into actionable insights that support program design, student advising, and long-term workforce readiness.
Clear dashboards make it easy for anyone to identify relevant pathways, compare opportunities, and uncover equity gaps in access to high-value careers.
Connect Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, and Geometry to over 650 careers through 500+ application and exploration lessons that showcase the real-world relevance of math.
Built-in assessments, including Quantile® measures, help track progress and readiness for future success. It’s robust enough to power your core curriculum and flexible enough to supplement existing instruction.
Bridge learning gaps, combat learning loss, and build the foundational skills students need to succeed in high school math.
Unlike traditional interventions, P2C Math Bridge combines fundamental reviews of key concepts from grades 4–7 with age-appropriate, career-connected lessons that keep high school learners engaged and prepared for Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II.
Equip high school students with essential financial skills through 68 lessons covering topics like budgeting, investing, and responsible borrowing.
Aligned with national standards and integrated with career exploration, P2C Financial Literacy curriculum empowers students to make informed financial decisions and prepares them for future financial independence.
How We Support Key Maryland Initiatives
Maryland is making bold investments to transform education and prepare every student for success in college, career, and life. Through the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, new math standards, and a renewed focus on accountability, the state is working to raise proficiency, close equity gaps, and build a stronger workforce pipeline.
P2C supports this mission by equipping students with the skills, insights, and confidence to graduate ready for high-demand opportunities. Here’s how:
Transforming Math Learning Through Maryland’s Reimagined Sequence
Maryland is replacing its traditional Algebra I → Geometry → Algebra II progression with a two-year Integrated Algebra I & II pathway that blends algebra, geometry, and statistics into a unified, coherent learning experience. P2C supports this transition with a research-based curriculum built for this unified approach, career-connected examples that bring math to life, and professional learning modules that help educators implement the change effectively.
Advancing The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future
The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future represents a long-term, $3.8 billion annual investment in college and career readiness, a strong and diverse educator workforce, and expanded supports to ensure equity. P2C advances these priorities by offering career-aligned math pathways that prepare students for high-value jobs, providing teacher tools and training to elevate instruction, and engaging diverse learners through applied, real-world experiences.
Addressing the Drop in Math Proficiency
Student performance in math has declined across Maryland, underscoring the need for effective, research-backed interventions. P2C responds with conceptual, applied instruction proven to improve outcomes, built-in strategies aligned with MTSS to close learning gaps, and engaging lessons that reduce math anxiety while building confidence.
Supporting Maryland’s Emphasis on Data & Accountability
As Maryland increases its focus on accountability and data-driven decision-making, districts need transparent tools to track progress and meet state benchmarks. P2C provides embedded dashboards and reporting aligned with state standards, ensuring educators can monitor growth, evaluate program effectiveness, and make informed decisions for student success.
Who Benefits
- Students seeking clarity, confidence, and direction for their futures
- Teachers looking for engaging, ready-to-use resources that connect curriculum to career paths
- Counselors guiding students toward postsecondary and career success
- Principals & district leaders working to improve student retention, achievement, & workforce readiness
- Employers and communities gaining a pipeline of skilled, motivated future workers
What Research Shows
✅ Career-connected learning makes learning meaningful.
Curriculum designed with labor market context helps students see the purpose in what they study.
✅ Career storytelling improves awareness and academic performance.
Real-world career narratives combined with academic content deepen understanding and ease transitions to postsecondary study and the workforce.
✅Starting early pays off.
Introducing career-connected learning in middle and high school boosts career awareness, essential skill development, and readiness for future opportunities.
✅ Engagement rises when learning connects to careers.
Contextualizing math with real-life connections increases student motivation and relevance.
✅ Pathways improve graduation rates and equity.
Career pathway models produce stronger on-time graduation outcomes while supporting engagement for underserved students.
✅ Relevance drives measurable growth in math.
Students using P2C Math show major gains in Quantile® measures, increased motivation, and stronger interest in STEM careers. (Learn more here.)
Your Journey. Our Commitment.
Our Customer Success team guides Maryland educators through a proven four-phase implementation model (Plan, Instruct, Coach, and Evaluate) designed to deliver measurable results. Whether you choose multi-day in-person training or a virtual experience, our professional development plans are tailored to align with your schedule, goals, and Maryland-specific initiatives such as The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, the integrated two-year Algebra course, and statewide efforts to strengthen accountability and close proficiency gaps.
About the P2C Customer Success Team
Our team includes experienced educators, former administrators, and career-connected learning experts. Each consultant brings advanced credentials and a deep understanding of classroom practice and strategic program implementation. With a blend of pedagogical expertise and real-world insight, we deliver research-informed, actionable professional development—ensuring Maryland schools benefit from a smooth rollout that strengthens student engagement, achievement, and readiness for local workforce opportunities.
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to Your Maryland School or District?
Let’s explore how P2C can support your goals and transform outcomes for your students.