Work Based Learning

Overview

TLA will graduate 100% of scholars from high school ready to be employed, enroll in college, or enlist in the armed services. Grades 9-12 will focus on skills acquisition built on scholarship. Scholars must complete either an Internship or Youth Apprenticeship in 11th and/or 12th grade. Scholars will spend 11th and 12th grade deeply engaged in opportunities related to career or technical specialty. High school scholars will have subject mastery and begin to seize individualized options tied to career interests by participating in TLA’s Work-Based Learning Opportunities. Work-based learning will prepare scholars for further training at postsecondary educational institutions, businesses, or industries. or

TLA will graduate 100% of scholars from high school ready to be employed, enroll in college, or enlist in the armed services. Grades 9-12 will focus on skills acquisition built on scholarship. Scholars must complete either an Internship or Youth Apprenticeship in 11th and/or 12th grade. Scholars will spend 11th and 12th grade deeply engaged in opportunities related to career or technical specialty. High school scholars will have subject mastery and begin to seize individualized options tied to career interests by participating in TLA’s Work-Based Learning Opportunities. Work-based learning will prepare scholars for further training at postsecondary educational institutions, businesses, or industries.

YA- Youth Apprenticeship

The Technology Education Department’s Youth Apprenticeship program offers scholars a one- or two-year, school-supervised, paid work experience aligned with their Individual Learning Plan (ILP). Scholars complete 450 hours of work per year at a single place of employment while earning proficiency on the statewide skills checklist. The program combines hands-on workplace learning with related classroom instruction and provides each scholar with guidance from an on-site mentor, ensuring meaningful skill development and career readiness.

TLA Youth Apprenticeship Spotlight - Audio Slide - Dawson V.mp4

Daniel M - Miron Construction YA Program Audio (1).mp4

Internships

The Technology Education Department’s Internship program provides scholars with a .5–2 credit work-based learning experience, either paid or unpaid, aligned with their Individual Learning Plan (ILP). Scholars complete 90 hours per semester, up to 360 hours over four semesters, and may work at a single job site or rotate through up to three placements in a semester. Each scholar receives guidance and support from an on-site mentor to enhance skill development and career readiness.

Internship Application

Internship Application.pdf

Craftsman with Character

Craftsman with Character is a course scholars spend four days a week at various companies learning about the jobs available. The fifth day of the week is in a company classroom where scholars will reflect on their experiences, learn about themselves, their life goals, and how to achieve them. Scholars will be at the job site for 90 minutes a day and rotate to a new business every two weeks. This course is a great way for scholars to explore manufacturing, trades, and other hands-on jobs in our communities.

Career Panels

Beginning in sixth grade, every scholar at The Lincoln Academy participates in two career panels each year focused on fields they are curious about and passionate about exploring. To support this, TLA hosts one to two career panels each month, welcoming professionals from a wide range of industries to share real-world insights and experiences. Scholars also take part in one to two industry field trips annually, giving them firsthand exposure to careers that align with their interests. As scholars progress to ninth grade, they engage in a “Career Chat” with industry professionals to dive deeper into potential career paths. Starting in tenth grade, all scholars complete a job shadow experience, allowing them to connect their interests to real workplaces and better envision their future careers.