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Request for Information: Expanding Work-Based Learning Opportunities for Youth
https://octae.ed.gov/resources/request-information-expanding-work-based-learning-opportunities-youth
This request for information (RFI) seeks successful approaches for expanding work-based learning (WBL) opportunities for youth by working across Federal, State, and local education and employer systems. The request for information (RFI) seeks responses to key questions in five areas: successful strategies and practices; public and private partnerships; outcomes, data, and evaluation design; student barriers; and employer barriers.
The deadline for responses to the RFI is January 13, 2021.
Work-Based Learning Toolkit
https://octae.ed.gov/resources/work-based-learning-toolkit
This toolkit provides state and local program administrators with information regarding the key components of work-based learning (WBL), an instructional strategy that enhances classroom learning by connecting it to the workplace. It offers guidelines and resources related to creating a state WBL strategy, engaging employers, collecting data, and scaling effective programs.
Planning Guide for Aligning Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Apprenticeship Programs
https://octae.ed.gov/resources/planning-guide-aligning-career-and-technical-education-cte-and-apprenticeship-programs
This planning guide is designed as an interactive tool for initiating or expanding the alignment between existing CTE and apprenticeship programs. It provides a blueprint for state, regional, and local administrators leading efforts to transform CTE and apprenticeship linkages across a state or community.
Mini Guide for State Teams (PDF, 1.6 MB)Mini Guide for Employers (PDF, 1.4 MB)Mini Guide for Local and Regional Teams (PDF, 1.9 MB)Expanding Opportunities: Aligning Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Apprenticeship Video 1 of 2
https://octae.ed.gov/resources/expanding-opportunities-aligning-career-and-technical-education-cte-and-apprenticeship
States, school districts, community colleges, and apprenticeship sponsors are exploring new strategies for aligning CTE programs and apprenticeships. This video describes the benefits to students and employers of aligned CTE and apprenticeship programs. Date: June 16, 2017.
Elements of Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Apprenticeship Alignment Video 2 of 2
https://octae.ed.gov/resources/elements-career-and-technical-education-cte-and-apprenticeship-alignment-video-2-2
States, school districts, community colleges, and apprenticeship sponsors are exploring new strategies for aligning CTE programs and apprenticeships. This video describes a taxonomy for understanding instructional alignment and program articulation approaches for connecting CTE and apprenticeship. Date: June 16, 2017.
