1. Work-Based Learning
  2. Work-Based Learning

Work-Based Learning

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

Improving Skills Through America’s Workforce Development System

  • Research/ Report
September 2018 —

This report from the American Enterprise Institute explores how the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) can be better utilized to respond to the skills gap and outlines seven recommendations to improve WIOA implementation. 

High School Apprenticeships: A Guide For Starting Successful Programs

  • Guide/Tool
August 2018 —

This guide from the Department of Labor outlines four key elements necessary to make high school apprenticeship programs successful.

Broadening the Apprenticeship Pipeline

  • Case Study
  • Research/ Report
August 2018 —

This report from the National Skills Coalition examines how state and national leaders can diversify the work-based learning pipeline. 

Iowa: Statewide Work-Based Learning Intermediary Network

  • Policy
August 2018 —

 Iowa's Work-based Learning Intermediary Network aligns career interests of secondary and postsecondary students with the necessary postsecondary experiences for that career.The program offers work-based learning opportunities in order to prepare students for the workforce. 

Afterschool and Summer Learning: A City Strategy for Workforce Development

  • Case Study
May 2018 —

This brief from the National League of Cities examines how afterschool and summer learning opportunities can be leveraged as strategies to improve workforce development in communities.

Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion: Final Report to the President

  • Research/ Report
May 2018 —

This report from the US Department of Labor provides the findings from a presidential task force charged with identifying strategies and proposals to promote apprenticeships.

Apprenticeships and Community Colleges: Do They Have a Future Together?

  • Research/ Report
May 2018 —

This report from the American Enterprise Institute explores how community colleges could play a more active role in growing the number of apprenticeships nationwide

Career and Technical Education Programs in Public School Districts: 2016-2017

  • Research/ Report
April 2018 —

This report from the National Center for Education Statistics provides nationally representative data on Career and Technical Education (CTE) program design and quality.