High-quality work-based learning programs allow students to engage with employers and industries along a continuum of progressive experiences across K-12 and postsecondary. In fact, work-based learning is an essential element of career and technical education (CTE).

ExcelinEd’s new playbook “Developing High-Quality State Work-Based Learning Programs” can help states design and implement effective work-based learning programs that radically benefit students and their state.

The playbook offers recommendations and resources to support states in developing and implementing high-quality WBL programs, including:

• Steps for states to establish or strengthen a cross-sector vision, leadership structure and strategy for continuous improvement to support high-quality state WBL programs.
• Core principles and models for a statewide WBL program definition and continuum that states can customize to meet their unique contexts and priorities.
• Common longstanding barriers to high-quality WBL program implementation at the state and local levels as well as strategies for how to address them.
• Steps to refine and strengthen existing state WBL policies and programming, along with current examples from a variety of states.

Learn more at ExcelinEd.org.