Specifications include, but are not limited to: A review and analysis of the current South Dakota career pathways and courses for alignment to postsecondary programs and labor market needs. The review and analysis will result in the identification of recognized pathways and sequences of courses in South Dakota • Mechanisms for gathering feedback about major themes for new standards to be developed around and justifications on why to include courses within a program of study from secondary and postsecondary instructors, business and industry stakeholders, and the general public • Guidance for revising and writing course content standards that are aligned to national industry trends, state labor market projections, and state industry needs • Integration of technical standards, including current industry standards • Integration of career ready practices • Integration of academic standards