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Work-Based Learning

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

Iowa High School Apprenticeships: Creating Pathways to Promising Careers

  • Case Study
June 2020 —

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

Equity in Youth 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.

Broadening the Path: Design Principles for Middle Grades CTE

  • 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.

State Strategies to Scale Work-Based Learning

  • 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.

State Policies Impacting CTE: 2019 Year in Review

  • 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.  

New Skills for Youth Louisiana Impact Snapshot

  • Case Study
  • Snapshots
December 2019 —

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

New Skills for Youth Nevada Impact Snapshot

  • Case Study
  • Snapshots
December 2019 —

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

New Skills for Youth Rhode Island Impact Snapshot

  • Case Study
  • Snapshots
December 2019 —

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