MOCAN – Missouri College & Career Attainment Network

Increasing opportunity in college and career for Missouri students

Career Readiness

MOCAN Career Pathway Maps Simplify Career Advising

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MOCAN is pleased to partner with rootEd Missouri to develop tools to support counselors advising students in non-degree pathways after high school.  

MOCAN has created Career Pathway Maps that walk students and families through education and training options after high school in 20 high-demand career pathways.

Access interactive versions of the Career Pathways Maps with clickable links on the MOCAN PDI Canvas Portal – free to use, and connect to career advising resources, PDI workshop recordings, and more, in addition to the Pathways Maps!

Just want to quickly download one or two Career Pathways Maps? Click the links below.

Aligned to Missouri Connections career clusters with clickable links, the maps make career advising easy!

Welding
Cosmetology
HVAC
Nursing Assistant
Automotive Service Technician
Truck Driver
Machinist
Dental Assistant
Computer User Support Specialist
Electrician		Farm and Ranch Worker
General Construction Worker
Veterinary Assistant
Phlebotomist
Health Information Technician
Pharmacy Technician
Emergency Medical Technician
Recreation Worker
Chef
Recycling and Reclamation Worker

Spring 2026 PDI Workshops!

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Join us for Professional Development Institute workshops so your students finish the year strong! All PDI workshops are free to attend and designed for professionals advising students on postsecondary plans after high school. Register on MOCAN Events page.

Virtual workshops:

January  15 at 10 AM – Eligibility Policies for College-Bound Student Athletes (virtual)
As a follow up to a workshop last month, Trudy Steins will offer a virtual presentation on specific eligibility policies for college-bound student athletes: course selection, GPA requirements, and academic standards. Register here.

January 21 at 10 AM – Scholarship Provider Speed Dating (virtual)
Everything you want to know about scholarships for your students in one fast-paced virtual workshop! Hear updates from 10 Missouri-based scholarship providers who will share new programs, deadlines, and the application process. Equip yourself with the information to share with students who are looking for funding for college. Register here.

In-Person Workshops:

February 2 in St. Louis and February 3 in Kansas City – Connecting Career to College
We’re bringing back PDI favorite Dr. Lakeisha Mathews, Director of the Career and Internship Center at the University of Baltimore, for two exciting in-person workshops. Learn how to better integrate career planning into your work with students so they are finding the best postsecondary path for their career goals.

March 4 in Kansas City  – Interpreting Financial Aid Offer Letters with uAspire
Get ready to help your students compare multiple financial aid offer letters in this interactive workshop where we’ll review financial aid packages from multiple colleges.