Work Based Learning

When it comes to getting involved with student Work-Based Learning there are several avenues you can pursue; Career Awareness, Career Exploration, Career Preparation, or Career Training.

Each vary in their commitment level but all make a huge impact on student career outcomes!

Career Awareness

CTE Teacher-led connections to business and industry that introduce students to various aspects of or types of careers.
ACTIVITIES SUCH AS:
Guest Speakers*
Career Fairs
Class Field Trips
Career Exploration

Student-led or student-initiated activities intended to define a student’s area of interest that are aligned with academic, technical, and employability skills.
ACTIVITIES SUCH AS:
Job Shadows*
Informational Interview
Career Preparation

Sustained partnerships led by industry professionals in which students gain competency and develop mastery of occupation-specific tasks and skills.
ACTIVITIES SUCH AS:
Mentorship/Advisor to
classroom projects*
Career Training

Employers and educators collaborate to increase student engagement with industry mentors and develop employability and transferable skills.
ACTIVITIES SUCH AS:
Student
Internship*

*notes more information below

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Guest Speakers

Guest speakers bring a level of expertise and excitement into the classroom that can not be replicated. Sometimes a teacher can say the same thing three different ways and a student still not connect the dots….but when an outside comes in, light bulb moment.

Advisory Committee Membership & Student Project Mentorships

As we look to strengthen our 240 career & technical education programs in Macomb County we are always looking for advisory committee members. This is a great way to share your industry expertise with the teachers that are directly instructing students.

Student Job Shadows

Job shadows are a wonderful way to connect with students one on one as they experience a day in the life of an industry professional. This is usually a one day experience that is organized through the school on behalf of the student.

Student Internships

Like job shadows, student interns spend time in the field with industry professionals. The difference is that internships are for longer periods of time (typically a semester or a year) and work under a training agreement developed in partnership with the school.