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What is a bridging pathway?
What is a bridging pathway?
A bridging pathway helps people move from one area of study or professional field to another. It acts as a bridge between two levels or disciplines, giving individuals the opportunity to fill any gaps in their knowledge or skills.
In practice, this can mean:
- Between two levels of study: for example, a pathway that helps a college student transition more smoothly to university by completing any missing courses.
- Between two professional fields: someone with experience in one trade or occupation can take a bridging pathway to move into a related field (e.g., from child development to early childhood education, or from practical nursing to registered nursing).
- For internationally trained professionals: a bridging pathway helps adapt their skills to local standards and requirements (language, laws, regulations, practices) to qualify to work in their new environment.
In short, a bridging pathway opens doors by recognizing what you’ve already accomplished and helping you complete only what’s needed to move forward or change direction.
