Work-Based Learning (WBL) combines traditional classroom instruction with exposure to work in a student’s desired field and/or career path.

WBL allows students to explore careers they may want to pursue after they graduate and develop the skill sets they need in the workforce, ultimately preparing them to enter the workforce. Here you will find resources to support the implementation of WBL such as curricula and examples of WBL from the Santa Fe Trail BOCE. 

Research

Local Opportunities - School Administrator Resources

  • Work-based Learning – Internship Host List

  • Internships/Work Study (may lead to apprenticeship)

  • Opportunities in the Santa Fe Trail BOCES

    • Documents and forms

    • Exemplars, testimonials, and company needs 

    • Internships

    • Training

    • Work study

    • Workforce Partners engaging in Bridges to Careers (List)

Work-based Learning: Local Success Stories  

  • Innovative Water Technologies in La Junta 

    • Photos included in G drive Exposure folder

    • blurb: La Junta Intermediate 6th graders work alongside Innovative Water Technologies in a work-based learning project that helps provide aid to Puerto Rico after hurricane Maria. 

  • Real-World Problems Solved by SFT BOCES Students

    • blurb: La Junta 7th and 8th graders work with SECPA to understand and solve a number of problems surrounding limited utilities access in their communities.

    • Southeast Colorado Power Association Hosts SFT BOCES

    • blurb: Las Animas High School students learn from and collaborate with SECPA staff to prepare electrical services provision for rural housing developments.

    • Collected by students during the exposure process and can be collected through various forms of media

    • Colorado Legal Services Internship

      • Photos included in G drive Exposure folder

      • blurb: 11th grader Sophie Russell is granted an internship with Colorado Legal Services as the SFT BOCES expands the internship opportunities offered to students. 

Resources (curricula)

  • Street Smarts Curriculum (completed transfer to G drive; Location: CO team drive/CREC/SFT BOCES Website/Curriculum Resources/Street Smarts)

    • Blurb about program: The purpose of the Smarts Program is to have an experience designed exclusively for high school juniors and seniors that will connect motivated students with exciting professional internships that help prepare students for post-high school studies and long lasting careers. The Smarts Program provides professional mentoring internships in local business settings to enhance students’ grasp of the business world. (Taken from curriculum)

    • Contact Jennifer for a link to the curriculum - she can connect them to an internship

  • LIFT Curriculum

    • Blurb about program: This multi-week program teaches youth the importance of integrity and ethics and how both of those concepts affect them right now and in their futures. The workshop and project based learning curriculum offers an introduction to business ethics as well as personal character lessons. These lessons focus on topics like responsibility, character, values, and development, and the program concludes with each student presenting their project and signing the LIFT Commitment to Conduct. (Taken from website) 

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