Work-Based Learning Policy Toolkit

Work-based learning is an umbrella term that includes different strategies, such as apprenticeship and career and technical education that includes learning at a worksite. While there is not one universal definition, this toolkit focuses on work-based learning that combines instruction at a worksite during paid employment with classroom education, and that culminates in an industry-recognized credential.

The toolkit contains:

1. An explanation of the key policies that support the growth of work-based learning for out-of-school youth and disadvantaged adults;
2. Examples of current state policies and local practices that expand work-based learning for out of-school-youth and disadvantaged adults; and
3. A legislative template for state work-based learning policies that target out-of-school youth and disadvantaged adults.

Workforce professionals can use this toolkit to:

1. Inform decisions on establishing or expanding state policies that support work-based learning;
2. Learn from other state and local community examples; and
3. Develop legislation that establishes or expands work-based learning.

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• Resource Publication Date: 2018
• Posted by: Katie Mehle
• Posted in: ETA Grant Products