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Work-Based Learning

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

New Skills for Youth Innovation Sites 2019 Snapshot: South Bronx, New York

  • Case Study
  • Snapshots
August 2019 —

This snapshot profiles the four investments of the South Bronx New Skills for Youth Innovation Site.

New Skills for Youth Innovation Sites 2019 Snapshot: New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Case Study
  • Snapshots
August 2019 —

This snapshot profiles the work YouthForce NOLA in New Orleans, Louisiana is doing to develop a pipeline of skilled workers for high-demand, high-wage careers.

New Skills for Youth Innovation Sites 2019 Snapshot: Detroit, Michigan

  • Case Study
  • Snapshots
August 2019 —

This snapshot profiles the work the United Way of Southeastern Michigan is doing to leverage Linked Learning to support learners in their college and career goals. 

New Skills for Youth Innovation Sites 2019 Snapshot: Denver, Colorado

  • Case Study
  • Snapshots
August 2019 —

This snapshot profiles how Denver Public Schools CareerConnect builds a pathway for students while creating a pipeline of future employees with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in high-wage, in-demand industries.

Louisiana: Building Employment Skills for Tomorrow (BEST) Pilot Program

  • Policy
July 2019 —

Louisiana piloted the Building Employment Skills for Tomorrow (BEST) program in 2018 to expand work-based learning opportunities for learners with disabilities.

Measuring Secondary CTE Program Quality: Work-Based Learning

  • Guide/Tool
July 2019 —

This brief is part of a series on measuring secondary Career Technical Education program quality, as required by the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. This brief focuses on measuring work-based learning participation.

50-State Comparisons: State Policy Models for Connecting Education to Work

  • Research/ Report
July 2019 —

This resource is the first report in a three-part series capturing state policies to connect education and work. In particular, this resource explores several areas implicated in ensuring learners' educational experiences prepare them for success in the workplace.

The Playbook: 30 Solutions to Promote Faster Credentials

  • Research/ Report
July 2019 —

This report proposes 30 state and federal policy solutions to address challenges Americans face in pursuing postsecondary credentials.This report proposes 30 policy solutions to address challenges Americans face in pursuing postsecondary credentials.