
A work-based learning experience provides an opportunity for students to gain hands-on work experience in the student’s career cluster before the student graduates from high school. Often these placements are referred to as internships and co-ops.
Work-based learning (WBL) is intentional learning within a work context, created through purposeful relationships with employers, that helps students identify, refine, and reach their goals while developing and strengthening their 21st-century skills.
We offer WBL through structured experiences in order to enhance current and future employment opportunities and develop in students a career mindset.
A work-based learning experience is priceless! It provides students the opportunity to network with business, industry, and community representatives who can guide students in career planning, employment searches, and post-secondary programs.
Participants in work-based learning experiences are often able to continue work with their placement companies after high school or college graduation. Employers are increasingly seeking new hires that have a work-based learning experience and can perform at a high level immediately.
As a first step, students can start writing a resume and practicing their interview skills.
If a work-based learning experience is approved, the Work-Based Learning Training Agreement and Evaluation will need to be completed.
Completing a work-based learning experience is a career-readiness qualifier. In addition, students will also receive a graduation cord for their achievement.
Contact Anna Esuary, the SDPC Work-Based Learning Facilitator, for more information. The work-based learning facilitator is located at the Pickens County Career & Technology Center.
Email: annaesuary@pickens.k12.sc.us
Phone: 864-397-4500, Ext. 4571
Work-Based Learning Experiences and Activities
SDPC offers students in grades 6th-12th a continuum of work-based learning opportunities.
WBL Experiences
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WBL Activities
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Apprenticeships
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Job Shadowing (On-Site & Virtual)
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Youth Apprenticeships
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Mentoring
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Cooperative Education (CO-OP)
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School-Based Enterprise
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Internship
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Service Learning
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