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Employability Skill Standards. Overview of Work-Based Learning in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Work-Based Learning. Career Development. Programs of Study. www.WICareerPathways.org. Wisconsin Work-Based Learning. State-Level State credential earned Industry-endorsed competencies Local-Level
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Employability Skill Standards Overview of Work-Based Learning in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Work-Based Learning Career Development Programs of Study www.WICareerPathways.org
Wisconsin Work-Based Learning • State-Level • State credential earned • Industry-endorsed competencies • Local-Level • Local credential earned • Compliments local programs
WBL Definitions/Options WBL Definitions/Options WBL Options & Definitions • Volunteer/Service Learning • Job Shadowing • Student “work-like” activities • Intern/Trainee • Work-Based Learning • Co-op, Skills Co-op, YA • School-Based • Entrepreneurship • Supervised Agricultural Experiences
Work-Based Learning in the Spotlight • Active participation of educators, employees, labor, students, parents, and appropriate agency and community representatives. • Development of learning and workplace competencies. • Motivation to stay in school. • Improvement of student grades. • Improvement in student employability. • Increased awareness of nontraditional career opportunities. • Help for students in identifying Career Pathways.
Engagement – attending school and completing (graduating) high school Achievement– academic and technical course taking; grades, test scores Transition– to postsecondary education without the need for remediation; and to the workplace The Challenges
The 3 R’s The 3 Rs
Employability Skill Standards • Work-Based Learning • State Certified Skill Standards Programs Find resources and information
Thank You! Sara Baird Career Pathways Consultant Department of Public Instruction 608.266.2022 sara.baird@dpi.wi.gov