Work Based Learning
Structured learning in a work environment that provides opportunities for first-hand experience in a chosen field.
Work-based Learning in Oregon is defined as structured learning in the workplace or simulated environment that provides opportunities for sustained interactions with industry or community professionals that foster in-depth, first-hand experience of the expectations and application of knowledge and skills required in a given career field.
It can include apprenticeships, hybrid classroom settings, exchanges with professionals within a chosen field and allow for an alternative to traditional classroom learning.
Career Preparation and Training Overview Oregon Work-based Learning CurriculumAdditional Resources
If a student has an interest in pursuing a certain career area, the first step is to see whether there are available activities to explore things further in person. Options include high School CTE programs and traade schools
Explore the path from skill or interest to a career through hands-on training. Available in English and Spanish.
This CCR toolkit will support any career and college readiness (CCR) curriculum with Oregon-focused resources and will support the development of the Senate Bill 3 curriculum.