Career and Technical Pathways offers students an authentic learning experience within selected sectors of the economy. Pathways start with a broad – general introductory course and as students progress they can explore certain topics within the sector more deeply. Ultimately if a student pursues a pathway to completion they will take a capstones course that will include job shadowing and possible internship.
Agriscience Pathway
Students in this pathway are able to gain a wide understanding of a variety of agricultural areas and career opportunities. They will have the opportunity to participate in relevant occupational experience and work cooperatively with groups while developing leadership abilities. Students will then study California agriculture, agriculture business and technologies, natural resources, animal, plant, and soil sciences throughout their pathway courses.
Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation Pathway
This pathway allows students to build foundational knowledge and specifics skills to work in the fields of hospitality, tourism and recreation in Plumas County and other beautiful places, with a focus on the growing field of outdoor recreational tourism.
Software Systems & Development Pathway
Students in the Software Systems and Development pathway prepare for careers related to computer science that involve the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and management of systems that rely on software programs to satisfy the operational needs of modern business organizations. Persons with expertise in systems and programming are critical to support operations like electronic commerce, medical records management, retail sale and inventory management, digital entertainment , and use of energy.
Why Your Support Matters
Students represent our most promising, locally rooted workforce—they are already housed, already connected to the community, and eager to build their futures here. By investing in their training, certifications, and work‑based learning opportunities, we can build a resilient workforce for Plumas County’s long‑term economic stability.
Each investment and partnership ensures that every student—regardless of school or pathway—has access to educational opportunities right here.
By making it possible for you to fund a specific programor school, we ensure that support reaches the students where they live, while The Almanor Foundation provides the administrative backbone to make it happen.
Pathway Partners — Adopt a Career Pathway
What Your Partnership Supports
- Industry‑standard tools and equipment
- Certification fees
- Job‑shadowing, internships, and field experiences
- Guest instruction or mentorship
- Program expansion and modernization
A direct partnership opportunity for local businesses
Local employers play a critical role in shaping the future workforce. Through the Pathway Partner Program, businesses can “Adopt a Pathway” and directly support the CTE programs that align with their industry.
Whether your business is in Quincy, Chester, Portola, or Indian Valley, you can partner with the programs that prepare your future employees.
How TAF Funds Works
The Almanor Foundation ensures:
- Trusted financial stewardship
- Transparent reporting
- Accountability and compliance
- Efficient administration
- Alignment with CTE and workforce needs
For school‑specific gifts, TAF works directly with each school to ensure funds are used exactly as intended.
This structure gives donors full agency while maintaining a unified, strategic approach to strengthening career pathways across Plumas County.
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