Overview of Work-Based Learning in Wisconsin Employability Skill Standards

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/Options

21 st 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

High Skill Low Skill Employment 1970’s

High Skill Low Skill Semi Skill Employment 1990’s

High Skill Low Skill Semi Skill Employment 2010

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’s Relevance Relationships Rigor The 3 Rs

Program Area Number of Registered Programs Number of Schools with Registered Students Number of Registered Students Assistant Child Care Teacher ,164 Co-op: Agriculture17626 Co-op: Business and Information Technology Co-op: Construction922 Co-op: Electronics600 Co-op: FCE - Child Services Co-op: FCE - Family And Community Services11226 Co-op: FCE - Food Services Co-op: Health Services318 Co-op: Marketing Employability Skills155901,131 Infant/Toddler Youth Leadership Employability Skills Stats 11-12

Employability Skill Standards

Work-Based Learning State Certified Skill Standards Programs Find resources and information Employability Skill Standards

Thank You! Sara Baird Career Pathways Consultant Department of Public Instruction