• Work-Based Learning

     

    skills

    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).

    USE YOUR KSA'S (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES) TO FULFILL YOUR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS

     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 ExperiencesWBL - SFS              Job Shadowing


    Service Learning               Internship


    Career Mentoring                  School Based Enterprise               Apprenticeship

    Internship and apprenticeship meet the college career ready (CCR) indicator. 

    For more work-based learning information: SC Department of Education Work-Based Learning.

    Resources for Work-Based Learning

    Work-Based Learning Forms