Work-Based Learning
What is Work Based Learning (WBL):
"Work-Based Learning is an educational approach, or instructional methodology that uses the workplace or real work to provide students with the knowledge and skills that will help them connect school experiences to real-life, work activities and future career opportunities. A quality work-based learning program, when feasible, should be an integral part of a more comprehensive program that integrates academic courses and career technical education. Students benefit from work-based learning that connects to classroom instruction. EC 51760 (a) (d) 51760.1 (e) (4-6) " - WBLCalifornia.org
Work Based Learning Continuum:
Career Awareness & Exploration
Career Interest/ Aptitude Assessment
Role Model Observation
Industry/ Workplace Tour
Guest Speaker
Career/ College Fairs
Informational Interviews
Career Interactions
Student Industry-Based Competitions
Job Shadow
Mentoring
Integrated project with multiple interactions with industry professionals
Student-run enterprise with industry partner involvement
Virtual enterprise or other extended online interactions with industry partners
Projects with industry partners through industry CTSO
Service learning and social enterprises with industry partners
Internship connected to curriculum
Mock Interviews
Career Training Experiences
Community Classroom/ Work Experience
Cooperative Vocational Training
Internship - paid/unpaid
Registered & Non-Registered Apprenticeship
Clinical Experiences
The Dashboard is utilized for the following items:
Reporting work based learning opportunities listed above
Reporting PBL activities
Request for CTE van rental
Request for curriculum writing time
Request to attend a conference
Resources
National Resources
