Who can take ORI 110: Pioneer Pathways?
- Freshmen who have not previously taken a freshman orientation course (ORI 101) at JSCC or a previous college or university.
- Students seeking an AA/AS degree and/or planning to transfer to a four-year university
Students enrolled in ORI 110: Pioneer Pathways will…
- Complete a career assessment that matches their unique gifts and talents to a career field.
- Learn important information about their career field including salary, education requirements, career advancement, job demand, remote work availability, work/life balance, etc.
- Develop college and career goals
- Develop a written plan to achieve goals
- Identify potential barriers to success and resources to remove those barriers
- Interact with faculty mentors
- Receive one-on-one academic advising
Start your journey today! Click HERE to check availability and register for ORI 110: Pioneer Pathways.
What is the Pioneer Pathways course?
ORI 110 Freshman Seminar: Pioneer Pathways is a new one credit-hour orientation course for first time-in-college (FTIC) students seeking AA/AS degrees and/or planning to transfer to a four-year institution. Students enrolled in ORI 110: Pioneer Pathways will receive guidance in choosing a career and college path that aligns with their interests, in addition to the “college knowledge” instruction of a traditional freshman orientation course. This course will help students obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue their life’s work and assist students in achieving their educational goals. The resources and interventions built into ORI 110: Pioneer Pathways seminar will provide the guidance, support, and skills necessary for students to be successful in college and in life while minimizing time to completion and money invested.
What differentiates Pioneer Pathways from a traditional freshman orientation course?
The focus on college and career planning and exploration is what differentiates ORI 110 from a traditional freshman orientation course. In the ORI 110 course, students will complete a career assessment and research careers in their chosen area. They will create a detailed plan and course sequence that considers their unique challenges and life situations to gain a realistic understanding of the time to completion of their degree. Students will identify possible barriers to success and consider available resources to overcome those obstacles. Each student will also connect with advisors and mentors in their pathway for encouragement, guidance, and support.
