Overview of Work-Based Learning in Wisconsin

Employability Skill Standards

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Wisconsin Work-Based Learning

• State-Level– State credential earned– Industry-endorsed

competencies

• Local-Level– Local credential earned– Compliments local programs

Wisconsin Work-Based Learning

WBL Options & Definitions

• Volunteer/Service Learning• Job Shadowing• Student “work-like” activities• Intern/Trainee• Work-Based Learning– Co-op, Skills Co-op, YA – School-Based– Entrepreneurship– Supervised Agricultural Experiences

WBL Definitions/OptionsWBL Definitions/Options

21st Century Skills

• Active participation of educators, employees, labor, students, parents, and appropriate agency and community representatives.

• Development of learning and workplace competencies.

• Motivation to stay in school.

• Improvement of student grades.

• Improvement in student employability.

• Increased awareness of nontraditional career opportunities.

• Help for students in identifying Career Pathways.

Work-Based Learning in the Spotlight

• Engagement – attending school and completing (graduating) high school

• Achievement – academic and technical course taking; grades, test scores

• Transition – to postsecondary education without the need for remediation; and to the workplace

The Challenges

The 3 R’sThe 3 R’sThe 3 Rs

Program AreaNumber of

Registered ProgramsNumber of Schools with

Registered Students

Number of Registered Students

Assistant Child Care Teacher 110 106 2,164

Co-op: Agriculture 17 6 26

Co-op: Business and Information Technology 34 22 212

Co-op: Construction 9 2 2

Co-op: Electronics 6 0 0

Co-op: FCE - Child Services 28 23 131

Co-op: FCE - Family And Community Services 11 2 26

Co-op: FCE - Food Services 21 13 52

Co-op: Health Services 3 1 8

Co-op: Marketing 25 18 211

Employability Skills 155 90 1,131Infant/Toddler 43 39 423

Youth Leadership 44 16 187

Employability SkillsStats 11-12

Employability Skill Standards

Employability Skill Standards

• Work-Based Learning

• State Certified Skill Standards Programs

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Employability Skill Standards

Thank You!

Sara BairdCareer Pathways Consultant

Department of Public Instruction608.266.2022

sara.baird@dpi.wi.gov