AI-Assisted Career Pathway Mapping
One Lesson. One Prompt. One Validated Output.
This course trains workforce development professionals to lead employer career pathway conversations, use AI responsibly in small validated steps, and create practical pathway artifacts that support customers, employers, accessibility, retention, and advancement.
Next Class
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Wednesdays, 1:00–2:30 PM ET
Schedule
Wednesdays
Time
1:00 – 2:30 PM ET
Duration
8 Lessons
Price
Free — registration required
Format
Virtual + In Person — 214 Gay St, Erwin, TN
You will learn:
- 8 lessons, each with an Overview, Practice Prompt, and Reflection tab
- One validated output per lesson
- A complete pathway support package assembled step by step
- Realistic employer scenario: ABC Manufacturing Production Support Track
Everything You Need to Know
The essentials at a glance - schedule, pricing, and what's included.
Schedule
Wednesdays
Time
1:00 – 2:30 PM ET
Duration
8 Lessons
Price
Free — registration required
Format
Virtual + In Person — 214 Gay St, Erwin, TN
What's Included
- 8 lessons, each with an Overview, Practice Prompt, and Reflection tab
- One validated output per lesson
- A complete pathway support package assembled step by step
- Realistic employer scenario: ABC Manufacturing Production Support Track
- Live instructor-led sessions with Joe McKenna
Class Schedule
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Wed
8
Wednesdays, 1:00–2:30 PM ET
Virtual + In Person — 214 Gay St, Erwin, TN
Free to the public. Registration is open.
Here's How the Course Works
The core pattern: one lesson, one prompt, one validated output. The final support package is assembled step by step.
A complete career pathway support package, built one validated step at a time built around real skills, not theory.
Every lesson follows the same rhythm — Overview, Practice Prompt, Reflection — and produces one artifact you keep. By lesson 8, the full employer-ready package is assembled.
8 live instructor-led lessons
8 live instructor-led lessons
Employer interview guide + answer capture practice
Employer interview guide + answer capture practice
AI-assisted pathway drafting in small validated steps
AI-assisted pathway drafting in small validated steps
Accessibility, neurodivergence, and AI-use review method
Accessibility, neurodivergence, and AI-use review method
Customer prep plan + employer communication templates
Customer prep plan + employer communication templates
Visual pathway artifact and PDF bundle plan
Visual pathway artifact and PDF bundle plan
Total Standalone Value
Total Standalone Value
Eight Lessons, Eight Outputs
Built around a realistic scenario: ABC Manufacturing's Production Support Track — Production Assistant to Machine Operator Trainee to Line Lead Candidate.
Prepare the Employer Conversation
Plan the questions and structure that make an employer pathway conversation productive.
Output: Employer Interview Guide.
Capture Employer Interview Answers
Turn a live conversation into organized, usable notes with AI assistance.
Output: Structured Employer Answer Summary.
Draft the Career Pathway
Convert employer answers into a clear draft pathway from entry role to advancement.
Output: Draft Career Pathway Map Content.
Add Accessibility, Neurodivergence, and AI-Use Considerations
Review the draft for supports, accommodations, and responsible AI use.
Output: Accessibility, Neurodivergence, and AI-Use Review.
Create the Customer Preparation Plan
Build the plan that gets a customer ready for the first role on the pathway.
Output: Customer Preparation Plan.
Write Employer Communication
Draft the follow-up that keeps the employer engaged and the pathway moving.
Output: Employer Follow-Up Email.
Assemble the Visual Artifact and PDF Bundle
Bring every output together into a shareable visual pathway and document bundle.
Output: Visual Pathway and PDF Bundle Plan.
Plan Follow-Up and Retention Supports
Plan the check-ins and supports that keep placements working long-term.
Output: Follow-Up and Retention Support Plan.
Built for the People Doing Workforce Development
This course is designed with and for the professionals who connect job seekers, employers, and training every day.
"The one-lesson-one-output structure means I leave every session with something I can actually use with a customer the next day."
Career counselor
Workforce professional
"The employer interview guide alone changed how I run pathway conversations with local companies."
Employer liaison
Business services
"The accessibility and AI-use review step is the piece most trainings skip. Here it is built into the process."
Program manager
Workforce agency
Meet your instructor
Joe McKenna
Founder and CEO, CloudWise Academy
Joe McKenna is the founder and CEO of CloudWise Academy, where he helps schools, colleges, businesses, workforce partners, and community organizations turn AI into practical education and real career opportunity. He is known for making technology understandable, useful, and immediately practical.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
A free professional development course for the people who build career pathways.
AI-Assisted Career Pathway Mapping
8 lessons · Wednesdays, 1:00–2:30 PM ET
Open to the public
No payment required — free professional development course.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 · Wednesdays, 1:00–2:30 PM ET
Everything included:
- 8 live lessons with Overview, Practice Prompt, and Reflection tabs
- One validated output per lesson
- ABC Manufacturing scenario walkthrough
- Accessibility, neurodivergence, and AI-use review method
- Complete pathway support package by course end
- Attend virtually or in person in Erwin, TN
Date
Jul 8, 2026
Level
Beginner
Real Learners. Real Practice.
CloudWise classes are built around live help, hands-on practice, and professionals building skills together.
Register for This Free Course
Save your spot for the Wednesday cohort — 1:00–2:30 PM ET, starting July 8, 2026. Attend virtually or in person at 214 Gay St, Erwin, TN.
Ready to register?
This course is built for workforce development professionals: career counselors, case managers, employer liaisons, job center staff, and program managers who build pathways between job seekers and employers.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Wednesdays, 1:00–2:30 PM ET.
Why register now?
Limited room
Seats are limited for the Wednesday cohort.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Wednesdays, 1:00–2:30 PM ET
Free
No payment or fee-support application.
Virtual + In Person — 214 Gay St, Erwin, TN
In-person class details are confirmed after registration.
Credibility
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
Workforce development professionals — career counselors, case managers, employer liaisons, job center staff, and program managers who help customers move into and up through employment.
Do I need prior AI experience?
No. The course teaches responsible AI use in small validated steps. Every lesson pairs one prompt with one output you check and refine.
How is the course structured?
Eight lessons, each with an Overview tab, a Practice Prompt tab, and a Reflection tab. Each lesson produces one validated output, and the final support package is assembled step by step.
Can I attend virtually?
Yes. Every session runs virtually and in person at 214 Gay St, Erwin, TN — join whichever way works that week.
Is the course really free?
Yes. Registration is free for workforce development professionals. Register so we can save your seat and send materials.
What scenario does the course use?
A realistic employer scenario: ABC Manufacturing's Production Support Track, moving from Production Assistant to Machine Operator Trainee to Line Lead Candidate.