Work-based Learning (WBL) provides students opportunities to learn technical, academic and employability skills by working in a real work environment. WBL prepares students for their future careers, and is a part of a high-quality CTE program.
Work-based Learning
Work-based Learning
Administrative Resources
- CTE Work-Based Learning Course
- Student Attendance Accounting Handbook (Section 5.7 – Career Preparation and Practicum Learning Experiences)
- Training Plan Agreement for Paid Work-Based Instruction
- Training Plan Agreement for Unpaid Work-Based Instruction
- Perkins Collaborative Resource Network – Work-based Learning
- Texas Child Labor Law
Related Law
- Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
- Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 (Perkins IV) (Effective through June 30, 2019)
- Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) (Effective beginning July 1, 2019)
Industry and Career Awareness Resources
Industry and Career Exploration Resources
- ASVAB Career Exploration Program
- Bureau of Labor Statistics – Student Resources
- CareerOneStop
- Careers in Texas Industries – Career Exploration Events
- Careers in the Military
- Jobs Y'All
- O*NET
- Texas Career Check
- Texas Labor Market and Career Information
- Texas Reality Check
- Workforce Solutions Elementary School Lessons