Work Based Learning (WBL)
CRANE Work-Based Learning (WBL) Continuum
CRANE Work-Based Learning (WBL) Continuum
Career AwarenessStudents learn about a wide
variety of jobs and careers
and begin identifying
areas of interest
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Career ExplorationStudents explore, research,
and plan career options
for the future
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Career Readiness
Students learn how to find
and apply for a job through
practical experience and
interaction with industry
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Career TrainingStudents gain education,
training, and work experience
to prepare for employment
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Classroom & School• Job Awareness
• Career Interest Assessment
• Web Research
• Career Instruction
• Classroom Guest Speakers
Workplace• Classroom Guest Speakers
• Industry Tours
• Career Fairs
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Classroom & School• Career Pathways, Courses, & Clubs
• Integrated Curriculum
• Classroom Simulations
• Career Plan Development
• Career-Focused Projects &
Assignments
• College & Career Exploration
Workplace• Classroom Guest Speakers
• Job Shadows
• Career Fairs
• Community Service Projects
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Classroom & School• Career Technical Courses
• Integrated Pathway Curriculum
• Career Related Problem-Based Learning
• Classroom Simulations
• Career Plan Refinement
• Work-Ready Certification
• Student-Based Enterprise
Workplace• Classroom Guest Speakers
• Job Shadows
• Career Mentoring
• Informational Interviews
• Career Fairs
• Judge Student Competitions
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Classroom & School• Career Technical Training
• Integrated Pathway Curriculum
• Career Related Problem-Based Learning
• Career Plan Refinement
• Work-Ready Certification
• Occupational Certifications
• Student-Based Enterprise
Workplace• Work Experience
• Internships – Paid and Unpaid
• Apprenticeships
• Job Shadows
• Career Fairs
• Mock and Informational
Interviews
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Learn ABOUT Work |
Prepare FOR Work |
Learn THROUGH Work |
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Below is a series of videos made by the US Department of Labor: Soft Skills to Pay the Bills