Identification should be based on the training or education required for a selected occupation and should include related
- middle school and high school CTE and dual-enrollment courses
- volunteer opportunities
- High-Quality Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities
- career awareness activities
- job shadowing
- service learning
- mentorship
- externship
- school-based enterprise
- internship
- entrepreneurship
- clinical experience
- cooperative education
- youth registered apprenticeship
- registered apprenticeship
- supervised agricultural experience
- postsecondary opportunities
- two-year colleges (community colleges) and degree programs
- four-year colleges and universities
- trade or business schools
- other professional/industry certification opportunities
- internships
- apprenticeships
- military
- service institutions (e.g., Peace Corps)
- employer-provided professional development.
Teacher Resource: Career and Technical Education High-Quality Work-Based Learning Guide, Virginia Department of Education (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career_technical/work-based_learning/index.shtml)
Process/Skill Questions:
- Where might one look for the information about various education and training opportunities?
- Why might it be wise to examine all possible educational options and opportunities before making a decision?
- How might one compare paid training opportunities, such as the military and apprenticeships, to formal education, such as trade schools and colleges?