Work-Based Learning

Career Exploration is a required part of CTE classes. There are so many fun ways to incorporate this into your classes and curriculum. On this page you will find all the information you need to get started integrating Career Exploration into your classes!

First let's talk about the difference between Work Site Learning and Work Based Learning

Work-Based Learning- is learning that happens on or off a job site.

Work-Site Learning- Getting CTE credits for working on/at a job site.

Benefits of Work Based Learning

Students who participate in work-based learning that is connected to their school programs may:

• • Show improved academic achievement

  • Realize the relevance of their education and apply acquired knowledge in a meaningful way

  • Have the opportunity to explore career options

  • Increase self confidence

  • Connect with an adult role model

  • Be more likely to go on to advanced training after high school

  • Study showing how Work-Based Learning can promote equity and economic opportunity at scale

  • Work-Site Learning Manual from OSPI

Types of Work-Based Learning

Work-based learning comprises a wide range of activities that are conducted as an extended learning experience as a part of any school program

• • Guest Speakers

  • Structured Field Trips

  • School-Based Enterprises (Student Store, Apparel Shop)

  • Job Shadow

  • Work-Site Learning

An example of something that happens in Amanda's classes is a trade show. My Intro to Marketing classes spend six weeks making contact with and learning about a local business. The culmination of the project is a big trade show in our lunchroom. The students borrow promotional material (and use some they have created) and set up a table to represent the business they chose. The rest of our students can walk around during their lunch time and check out the booths! The most popular booths are the ones with samples (obviously!!),

2022 Capital High School Trade Show