§ 18A:54-42 — Definitions relative to Work and Learn Consortiums.

1. As used in this act: "Guided pathway" means a set map of courses that are clearly identified and aligned with further education and career advancement. A guided pathway shows a student the entire program of study from its beginning to its end. "Program" means a program operated by a Work and Learn Consortium established pursuant to section 2 of this act. "Stackable credentials" means industry-recognized, short-term credentials and certificates that count toward a higher-level certificate or degree so that individuals may advance in employment and training over the course of their careers. "Stop-out point" means a point at which a student may exit a program with an industry-valued credential, with the opportunity to re-enter the program without penalty or loss of progress. L.2019, c.403, s.1.