Program Components

Continuum For Secondary State Approved CTE Programs

Quality CTE Work-Based Learning in a state approved CTE program is demonstrated by a full continuum of experiences progressing in quality and intensity that is accessible to every student at some point during their program of study. Work-Based Learning experiences should be matched to the student’s specific career interests, abilities, maturity, and progression through the program.

Work based learning continuum

Awareness

  1. Career/Job Fairs
  2. Tours of Businesses
  3. Career Chats

Exploration

  1. Informational Interview
  2. Guest Instructor
  3. Job Shadow

Preparation

  1. Entrepreneurial Project
  2. Formal Mentoring

Training

  1. Internship