Recent conditions in America's economy have resulted in a period of paradox as high unemployment continues to trouble America at the same time as employers complain about millions of unfilled jobs due to a serious skills gap in the nation's workforce. The prevalence of this economic situation in Charlotte, North Carolina, has caused the Olympic Community of schools to think differently about mapping and trailblazing clearer pathways to prosperity for its career and technical education (CTE) students, so they could skillfully navigate through an evolving maze of job uncertainty in America. The Olympic Schools' roadmap helps its students pursue and find their passion in life through authentic project-based and experiential learning. Authentic project-based learning is a fundamental teaching strategy embraced by the Olympic community of schools in North Carolina. Four former students share testimonials about how their CTE experience at Olympic helped them find the intersection of life where passion and joy meet skill.