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Work-Based Learning
Work-based learning can be integrated with identified core academic coursework, career and technical education curricula or electives to support strong secondary and postsecondary education opportunities that prepare students for mid- and high-level skilled careers in the 21st century. Work-based learning experiences provide immense value in helping students network with business/industry representatives.
(SC Department of Education, 2023).
Benefits of Work-Based Learning
Students School Business Community Provide realistic experience to career fields Develop future workforce Contribute to a more productive local economy Increase parental involvement Learn employability skills Become involved in the community Benefit from having a trained workforce Offer extended educational opportunities Discover/explore potential employment opportunities Reduce cost for training and recruitment Make a successful transition from school to work Expand the curriculum beyond the classroom
Types of Work-Based Learning Experiences
• Youth Apprenticeship
• Cooperative Education
• Internship
• Job Shadowing (on-site or virtual)
• Mentoring
• School-Based Enterprise
• Service Learning
• Structured Field Trips
• CTE Internship, Work-Based Credit Bearing Course
For more work-based learning information: SC Department of Education Work-Based Learning.