Portrait of a Graduate WBL Connections
Portrait of a Graduate WBL Connections
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Portrait of a Graduate
Portrait of a Graduate
Academically Prepared – strong foundation in NYS learning standards.
Creative Innovator – flexible problem solving and innovation.
Critical Thinker – analytical and interdisciplinary thinking.
Effective Communicator – clear communication across contexts.
Global Citizen – responsible, ethical participation locally and globally
Reflective & Future-Focused – self-reflection, goal setting, and planning
Connection to Work-Based Learning
Connection to Work-Based Learning
Portrait encourages authentic application of attributes through real-world learning experiences
CTE and WBL are highlighted as primary resources for developing Portrait attributes through meaningful tasks, structured reflection, and career planning.
Career Readiness Integration: WBL helps students practice and demonstrate career readiness skills- communication, critical thinking, future focus, and career exploration.
CDOS Credential Alignment- WBL coordinator oversight with broader Portrait goals of future focus and workplace competence.
Oversight Compliance for Portrait Alignment
Oversight Compliance for Portrait Alignment
Work-based learning program with Integrated Career Counselor
When a Work-based Learning Coordinator is required:
When a Work-based Learning Coordinator is required:
The experience is registered
CEIP
Co-Op
GEWEP
Students are engaged in off-campus or authentic work experiences
Academic credit is awarded
Hours are certified toward CDOS credential requirements
Students are performing real workplace tasks
Experiences require:
Training plans
Employer evaluations
Hour verification
Safety and labor law compliance
What a Career Counselor can contribute:
What a Career Counselor can contribute:
Career interest inventories
CDOS career plans
Postsecondary advising
Reflection and goal setting
Transition planning (Grades 8–12)
Unregistered / School-Based Programs such as:
School-based enterprises
Career exploration
Job shadowing
Guest speakers / career panels
In-house internships with no credit
Portfolio-based career readiness
Dual Role Model
Dual Role Model
WBL Coordinator
Legal compliance, training plans, credit, employer agreements, site supervision, oversight of registered programs.
Career Counselor
Career planning, CDOS plans, interest inventories, postsecondary alignment
This model is strongly supported under:
NYS CDOS frameworks
NYS Portrait of a Graduate
CTE program quality reviews
Key distinction:
No academic credit + no off-site labor = no WBL Extension Required
A career counselor without the NYS WBL coordinator extension cannot be the designated supervisor or evaluator for a registered CDOS Work-Based Learning program. NYSED requires a certified WBL coordinator to oversee and evaluate student performance in registered programs, even if the site is located within the school.
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