Guide to Work Based Learning Programs: Part II - Career Experience (First Edition)

This guide, which is one of a series of three designed to provide state and local leaders, policymakers, practitioners, and other stakeholders with information about the work based learning component of the school to work opportunities act, deals with career exposure. The introduction traces the history of school to work initiatives, lists components of successful programs, and explains the guide's purpose and use. Discussed in the remaining six chapters are the following: the school based learning component of school to work programs, career exploration programs, service-learning, school based enterprises, career internships, and career academies. Each chapter contains an overview of the program followed by: a description of the program type; participant outcomes; required design criteria; benefits to students, employers, and schools; keys to successful programs; credentials earned through the program; and related resource materials. Throughout the guide, special attention is given to Michigan work based learning programs and related materials and resource organizations. Contains 21 references and glossary. (ERIC)