Experiential Learning

Planned learning experiences that take place in the community include job shadowing, job twinning, work experience, virtual work experience, and cooperative education. They provide students enrolled in all types of courses and in all disciplines with the opportunity to enhance their school programming.  

Experiential learning can assist all students who are pursuing any post-secondary pathway in making career decisions and in developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are essential in today’s society.  All forms of experiential learning are a valuable complement to students’ academic experience and preparation for the future.  When organized in a sequential fashion that meets career development needs, experiential learning can maximize student growth and development and should be encouraged.  

See the following chart for a summary of each potential learning experience: