Work-Based Learning

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

  • Case Study
June 2020

This resource from the Urban Institute is a case study of CareerWise Colorado, an intermediary that supports businesses, students, and educators seeking to start youth apprentice programs. 

  • Case Study
June 2020

This resource from the Urban Institute is a case study on Iowa's high school apprenticeship programs. 

  • Guide/Tool
May 2020

This toolkit from the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity was developed through the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship and is designed to help youth apprenticeship practitioners identify and mitigate barriers to access and success in youth apprenticeship.

  • Guide/Tool
March 2020

This resource from Advance CTE and Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) aims to support state and local leaders as they work to develop or strengthen middle grades CTE policies, programs and practices.

  • Guide/Tool
February 2020

This resource from the NGA defines what a high-quality work-based program looks like, explains the elements of long-term systems change needed for a high-quality program, and identifies strategies that can support each element of change.

  • Research/ Report
January 2020

This paper, produced by Advance CTE, ACTE and ECS, is the seventh 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.  

  • Case Study
  • Snapshots
December 2019

This snapshot describes Delaware's impact across the entire New Skills for Youth initiative.

  • Case Study
  • Snapshots
December 2019

This snapshot describes Louisiana's impact across the entire New Skills for Youth initiative.