Work-based Learning
Work-based Learning opportunities prepare our students to be post-secondary workforce ready by introducing them to workplace competencies and making academic content accessible in a real-world, hands-on context.
We focus on fostering workforce readiness skills that make students employable: critical thinking and problem solving; innovation; time and work management; resilience; work ethic; initiative and self-direction; adaptability and flexibility; inquiry and analysis; collaboration and teamwork; and global and cultural awareness.
There are three main ways to engage in work-based learning opportunities in our district: learning about work, learning through work, and learning at work.
Learning About Work
Career Fairs - Explore various businesses.
Career/Industry Presentations - Learn about others' career journeys, industries, or knowledge / skills with a class or group.
Career Mentoring - Obtain ideas and advice for how to pursue a career in your field.
Informational Interviews - Learn more about a company / job in a one-on-one experience.
Job Shadows - Shadow someone in a company to experience the work environment.
Industry Tours - Tour a company and learn about their employees and the work they do.
Learning Through Work
Internships - Build skills through a hands-on work experience.
Credit-for-Work - Complete work experience for high school credit.
Capstone Project - Complete a project tied to industry needs and workforce development.
Industry-Sponsored Project / Project-Based Learning - Participate in a short-term, project.
ACE (Alternative Cooperative Education Program) - Access work-based learning opportunities geared towards Special Populations.
Learning at Work
On-the-Job Training - Find the right fit for you and build upon work skills through onsite training.
CareerWise Youth Apprenticeship - Partner with a dedicated apprenticeship organization that offers a two-to-three-year student commitment. You'll spend part of the week at high school and part of the week with your employer.
Apprenticeship - Combine on-the-job training with a classroom training program to meet your career needs.
SWAP (School-to-Work Alliance Program) - SWAP assists youth with mild to moderate employment barriers to become job-ready.