Work-Based Learning

What is Work-Based Learning?

Work-Based Learning works in conjunction with Career & Technical Education classes to allow students opportunities to explore the world of work. By using the skills learned in CTE courses, WBL can be a resource to students as they reflect on what they want their lives to look like after high school.

Students can work with the WBL Coordinator to identify interest, skills and aptitudes to determine next steps in the Colorado Work-Based Learning Continuum, shown below. Students can also talk to their school counselors about connecting with the coordinator.

In addition, students may be able to earn credit for Work Experience and Internship. Click here, to find out more information regarding WBL.

Colorado Work-Based Learning Continuum

Learning About Work	Learning Through Work	Learning at Work
Career awareness and exploration helps individuals build awareness on the variety of careers available and provides experiences that help inform career decisions. Career Counseling Career Planning Career Fairs Career Presentations Industry Speakers Informational Interviews Mentoring Worksite Tours Project-Based Learning	Career preparation supports career readiness and includes extended direct interaction with professionals from industry and the community. Clinical Experiences Credit-for-work Experiences Internships Pre-apprenticeship Industry-sponsored Project Supervised Entrepreneurship Experience	Career training occurs at a work site and prepares individuals for employment. Apprenticeship On-the-job Training Employee Development

Learning About Work

Learning Through Work

Learning at Work

Career awareness and exploration helps individuals build awareness on the variety of careers available and provides experiences that help inform career decisions.

Career Counseling
Career Planning
Career Fairs
Career Presentations
Industry Speakers
Informational Interviews
Mentoring
Worksite Tours
Project-Based Learning

Career preparation supports career readiness and includes extended direct interaction with professionals from industry and the community.

Clinical Experiences
Credit-for-work Experiences
Internships
Pre-apprenticeship
Industry-sponsored Project
Supervised Entrepreneurship Experience

Career training occurs at a work site and prepares individuals for employment.

Apprenticeship
On-the-job Training
Employee Development