overview of work-based learning in wisconsin employability skill standards
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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
Find resources and information
Employability Skill Standards
Thank You!
Sara BairdCareer Pathways Consultant
Department of Public Instruction608.266.2022