Build training pathway system: pathways index, student profiles (Bruno, Riley), recommendation engine

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+type: training-pathway
+date: 2026-05-03
+---
+
+# 2890 Training Pathways
+
+## Overview
+
+The Hawk Collective uses a badge-based training system with three tracks. Each track has 3 levels. Completing a level earns a badge.
+
+---
+
+## The Three Tracks
+
+| Track | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
+|-------|---------|---------|---------|
+| **Electrical** | Component identification | Board build + signaling | Troubleshooting |
+| **Mechanical** | Chassis + actuators | Advanced mechanisms | — |
+| **Pneumatics** | Component identification | System design | — |
+
+---
+
+## Electrical Track
+
+### Level 1 — Electronic Technician 1
+**Goal:** Identify components, understand wire gauge, understand circuits
+
+**What you learn:**
+- Names of all electrical components (Battery, PDB, Main Breaker, PCM, Radio, etc.)
+- Wire gauge basics (AWG 6 = thick/power, AWG 14 = thin/control)
+- Complete circuit = two wires (positive + negative)
+- Motor controller types (Talon SRX, Victor SP, etc.)
+
+**Badge earned:** Electronic Technician 1
+
+**What's next:** Level 2 — build a complete board, learn signaling protocols, crimping, soldering
+
+### Level 2 — Electronic Technician 2
+**Goal:** Build boards, understand signaling, demonstrate hands-on skills
+
+**What you learn:**
+- Signaling protocols (CAN vs PWM)
+- How to assemble a complete board including PCM
+- Crimping skills
+- Soldering skills
+- Team-approved connector systems
+
+**Badge earned:** Electronic Technician 2
+
+**Prerequisite:** Level 1
+
+### Level 3 — Electrical Level 3
+**Goal:** Troubleshooting
+
+**What you learn:** Advanced electrical troubleshooting, circuit diagnosis
+
+**Badge earned:** Electrical Level 3
+
+---
+
+## Mechanical Track
+
+### Level 1 — Mechanical 1
+**Goal:** Chassis and actuators, core mechanical knowledge
+
+**Badge earned:** Mechanical 1
+
+### Level 2 — Mechanical 2
+**Goal:** Advanced mechanisms
+
+**Badge earned:** Mechanical 2
+
+**Prerequisite:** Level 1
+
+### Level 3 — Mechanical Level 3
+**Goal:** Advanced mechanical problem-solving
+
+**Badge earned:** Mechanical Level 3
+
+---
+
+## Pneumatics Track
+
+### Level 1 — Pneumatics 1
+**Goal:** Identify pneumatic components
+
+**Badge earned:** Pneumatics 1
+
+### Level 2 — Pneumatics 2
+**Goal:** System design
+
+**Badge earned:** Pneumatics 2
+
+**Prerequisite:** Level 1
+
+---
+
+## Cross-Track Requirements
+
+Some achievements overlap between tracks. This is **intentional** — team members should understand how the subsystems connect.
+
+---
+
+## How MrC Tracks Progress
+
+I maintain a student profile for each team member. The profile tracks:
+- Current level in each track
+- Badges earned
+- Next recommended step
+- Last activity
+
+When a student asks a question, I check their profile and route them to the appropriate level.
+
+---
+
+## For Students
+
+Ask 2890-bot: "What level am I on?" or "What should I work on next?"