What is Work Based Learning? 

Work Based Learning is an instructional strategy that does the following:

• Connects what students are learning in class with the world of work

• Involves interaction with business and industry partners

• Provides students with career awareness, exploration, experience that includes

  preparation and training

• Includes a “Continuum” of experiences, activities and or events

• Aligns with intentional student learning outcomes

• Prepares students for success in post-secondary education and or careers

• Benefits the student, the business partner and the school

Work Based Learning Continuum

The Benefits of Work Based Learning

• Aligns with District Student Learning

  Outcomes

• Prepares students for success in post-

  secondary education and careers

• On the Job Learning

• Industry Specific Skill Set

• Benefits the student, the business/industry

  partner and the school

• Opportunity for business/industry partners to identify students who could become future employees

  • Opportunity to consider students as "college interns"

  • Entry Level Positions to those with higher education

Work Based Learning Opportunities for Students Include the Following:

• Guest Presenters (In Person & Virtual)

• Facility Tours 

• College Study Tours

• Mock Interview

• College Tours

• Job Shadows

• Volunteer Opportunities

• Internships

• Real World Project Based Learning

Career Pathway & Academy Expectations

Career Pathway & Academy Certifications

Work Based Learning Student Internship Process & Procedures

Student Internship Requirement Checklist:

• COJUSD Onboarding & Orientation 

• Industry Employee Orientation 

• Medical Clearance - Industry Specific based on each Employers Requirements

Kaweah Health Student Intern Requirement Checklist

Student Internship Packet