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Work-Based Learning

Resources on topics such as experiential learning, internships, school-based enterprises and apprenticeships

Connecting Every Learner: A Framework for States to Increase Access to and Success in Work-Based Learning

  • Research/ Report
March 2021 —

This Advance CTE report provides a 5-step framework to address equity gaps in work-based learning by building a statewide infrastructure that enables cross-agency collaboration and prioritizes relationship building, data and accountability, quality, and extending social and cultural capital.

State Policies Impacting CTE: 2020 Year in Review

  • Research/ Report
February 2021 —

This paper, produced by Advance CTE, ACTE and ECS, is the eighth annual review of CTE and career-readiness policies in the states and territories. The report highlights notable legislation, board rules, executive actions and governor-led initiatives in each state. 

Unpacking the Work of Work-based Learning

  • Research/ Report
February 2021 —

This resource from the Aspen Institute describes the key components of work-based learning (WBL) programs that predominantly serve young adults (16-24) of color in workforce development programming.

How Intermediaries Can Help Black and Latinx Youth Develop a Strong Occupational Identity

  • Research/ Report
December 2020 —

 This resource from JFF identifies guiding principles intermediary organizations can use to support equitable career outcomes with a particular focus on Black and Latinx youth and youth experiencing poverty.

Improving Youth Apprenticeship Data Quality: Challenges and Opportunities

  • Research/ Report
November 2020 —

The report, developed by the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship's (PAYA) Data Quality workgroup, addresses the most urgent youth apprenticeship data quality challenges and describes the roles that different stakeholders can play in improving the quality and use of data.

Registered Apprenticeship Reimagined: Lessons Learned from the American Apprenticeship Initiative

  • Research/ Report
November 2020 —

This resource from the National Governors Association examines lessons learned from the American Apprenticeship Initiative, a five-year $175 million-dollar federal investment to support the expansion of registered apprenticeship in the United States.

Partnerships to Align Education and Careers

  • Guide/Tool
October 2020 —

This resource from the Southern Regional Education Board summarizes 11 recommendations for industry sector partnerships.

Youth Apprenticeship in Early Childhood Education: Lessons and Opportunities

  • Case Study
September 2020 —

This report from New America explores the opportunity to leverage youth apprenticeship to address worker shortages in the early childhood education sector.