ISD, says districts are increasingly working to create pathways where students can pursue advanced academics while also earning workforce credentials along the way. “We’re seeing a lot of districts trying to provide multiple exit points for students,” she explains. “Even if they are pursuing advanced academics, having an opportunity to get an industry-based certification along the way.” But what excites Poenitsch most is not just the Even with that progress, the collaborative believes Texas still lacks a statewide system capable of ensuring that every student—regardless of zip code— has meaningful access to career readiness pathways. DUAL ENROLLMENT AND INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS GAIN MOMENTUM From the school district perspective, the rise of dual enrollment and industry-based certifications is part of a broader shift toward giving students more than one “exit point” upon graduation. Dr. Nicole Poenitsch, Superintendent of Bellville 400 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 07, ISSUE 01
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