In June 2012, Tennessee joined the Pathways to Properity Network - a six state consortia with the common goal of ensuring more youth complete high school and attain a postsecondary credential with strong currency in today's labor market. This sought-after membership came in response to the Pathways to Prosperity report, which was published in February 2011 by the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
The Tennessee state network (Tennessee Pathways) was formed in December 2012 with the creation of the State Planning and Implementation Team and the identification of two pilot regions in Tennessee: Upper Cumberland and Southeast.
The mission of Tennessee Pathways is to provide Tennessee students rigorous academic/career pathways, which are linked to economic and labor market needs and trends.