High Altitude Pathways

High Altitude Pathways Program

The University of Wyoming’s High Altitude Pathway (HAP) program, funded by a three-year $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Program, aims to improve postsecondary enrollment and completion among rural students in Wyoming. Launched in collaboration with CFES Brilliant Pathways, the program provides high school students and community leaders with essential tools and training to enhance college and career readiness. The initiative targets increasing the number of Wyoming residents with postsecondary education to support the state's economic growth by preparing students for in-demand careers. The program partners with 10 public schools, alternative education centers, and after-school programs throughout the state to implement its objectives and training, impacting up to 2,000 students.

Elevating Rural student success

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  • The HAP program focuses on improving postsecondary enrollment and completion rates among Wyoming’s rural students.

  • HAP aims to increase the percentage of Wyoming residents with postsecondary education to 67% by 2025 and 82% by 2040.

  • HAP offers a 10-Point College and Career Readiness training developed by CFES Brilliant Pathways.

  • Essential Skills training covers selecting in-demand careers, applying for postsecondary education, and mastering soft skills like leadership, communication, and teamwork.

  • The program engages local community leaders and school staff through College and Career Readiness Advisor training.

  • This training helps leaders become trusted mentors, guiding students through the college application and completion process.

  • Rock River High School
  • Whiting High School
  • Cathedral Home for Children
  • Goshen County Schools (Goshen County School District #1)
  • Big Horn County School District #1
  • Sheridan County School District #2
  • Eastern Wyoming College (EWC)
  • Central Wyoming College (CWC)
  • Fort Washakie High School (from 2023)

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  Colby Gull  
  Colby Gull
TEI Managing Director
colby.gull@uwyo.edu