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Work-Based Learning

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

Growing Equity and Diversity Through Apprenticeship

  • Research/ Report
July 2019 —

This brief by JFF explores strategies that 22 leading companies and industry associations are using to make apprenticeship models more diverse and inclusive and, in turn, advance equity in their companies and the communities they serve.

Apprenticeships: An Emerging Community College Strategy for Workforce Development

  • Case Study
  • Research/ Report
February 2019 —

This report from the ACCT provides an overview of registered apprenticeship programs and examines barriers to the expansion of programs, as well as strategies to improve programs.

State Policies Impacting CTE: 2018 Year in Review

  • Research/ Report
January 2019 —

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

Nebraska: Developing Youth Talent Initiative

  • Policy
January 2019 —

The Nebraska Developing Youth Talent Initiative (NDYTI) connects seventh and eighth graders to work-based learning opportunities in the manufacturing and information technology (IT) industries in Nebraska.

Pathways to High-Quality Jobs for Young Adults

  • Research/ Report
October 2018 —

 This report from Brookings and Child Trends examines the quality of jobs held by young people who experienced disadvantages in adolescence and identifies factors that are associated with higher job-quality for this population. 

Expanding Middle School CTE to Promote Lifelong Learner Success

  • Case Study
  • Research/ Report
October 2018 —

This report from Advance CTE explores state approaches to middle school CTE and career exploration and provides considerations for states when implementing or expanding middle school CTE.

Work-based Learning: Model Policy Components

  • Research/ Report
September 2018 —

This report from Education Commission of the States (ECS) outlines state-level policy components to ensure high-quality work-based learning opportunities for learners. 

Career and Technical Education: Current Policy, Prominent Programs, and Evidence

  • Research/ Report
September 2018 —

This report from MDRC examines the reasons for the revival of CTE, policies that have fostered the growth of CTE, and the major types of CTE programs.