Work-Based Learning

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
 -Thomas Edison

Overview
A minimum of six Work-Based Learning experiences is designated during the CTE Intro year to provide career awareness and exploration experiences that support and sustain classroom instruction and curriculum. These Work-Based Learning experiences are not intended to be an add-on. Work-Based Learning experiences should reflect a variety of career fields for students to explore their own interests and apply their self-discovery to the world of work. Work-Based Learning is a teaching strategy that enhances classroom learning. These experiences must occur in one or more the following four areas:

• Career Fairs
• Field Studies
• Guest Speakers
• Job Shadows

Work-Based Learning Goal
Connect the community and the classroom by using community resource persons to emphasize both work and occupations.  An effective Work-Based Learning experience will:

• Help students understand career application of subject matter
• Teach and reinforce productive work habits
• Emphasize career awareness and exploration

Work-Based Learning Resources

Work-Based Learning Contact Information
sherry [dot] marchant [at] schools [dot] utah [dot] gov (Sherry Marchant) , Specialist
Work-Based Learning Program
801>538.7594

CTE Introduction Work-Based Learning Toolkit - PDF
The CTE Introduction Work-Based Learning Toolkit was designed by CTE Intro teachers, counselors, and Work-Based Learning coordinators.  It contains the how to's for implementing six Work-Based Learning experiences into the CTE Intro classroom.

Work-Based Learning Made Easy for CTE Introduction - PDF
Plan your Work-Based Learning experiences by using this helpful tool.

Updated May 26, 2010