Career Learning Activities
Career-Related Learning Experiences (CRLEs) are structured educational experiences that connect learning to the world beyond the classroom. These are activities designed to provide students with a wide range of experiences of and exposure to education, transitions and the world of work. This is part of a lifelong learning and career development process. Students are expected to create a personal education plan (PEP) that documents their research for their post-secondary plans. These activities should be documented in the student's CIS account or their shared google drive Student Education Plan folder.
Career Awareness Activities Purpose
Provide basic awareness to a variety of careers by interacting with industry professionals
Understanding of education/skills requirements
Typically one-time experience
6th - 10th grade experience
“I understand what’s out there and am discovering the kinds of things I might want to do.”
Examples of Career Awareness Activities:
Guest Speaker or Industry Panel
Worksite/Company Tour
Career Fair
Career Exploration Activities Purpose
Deeper understanding of specific careers, skills and post-secondary readiness
May include hands-on experiences
9th - 12th grade experience
“I'm interested in this field and am beginning to understand what it's all about and what I need to do to pursue a career in the industry."
Examples of Career Exploration Activities:
Job Shadow
Informational Interview
Industry site tour
Mock Interview
Participation in CTE Student Organization (FBLA, FFA, FRNL, etc)
Participation in CTE Course
Career Preparation Work-Based Activities Purpose
Sustained interactions with industry professional as individuals or in small groups
Aligned with curriculum and instruction
Can be facilitated via workplace or simulated in the classroom, lab, or other site
Students earn credit or aligned to verified credential/outcomes
11th – 12th grade experience
"I know the kinds of things I want to do and am getting the chance to learn new skills and practice applying those skills.”
Examples of Work- Based Learning Activities:
Internships
Clinical
Practicum
Service Learning
School-Based Enterprise
Technology-Based Learning
Workplace Simulation
Cooperative Work Experience