1. Overview of Work-Based Learning in Wisconsin Employability Skill Standards

2. www.WICareerPathways.org Wisconsin Work-Based Learning

3. State-Level – State credential earned – Industry-endorsed competencies Local-Level – Local credential earned – Compliments local programs Wisconsin Work-Based Learning

4. 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

5. 21 st Century Skills

6. 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

7. High Skill Low Skill Employment 1970’s

8. High Skill Low Skill Semi Skill Employment 1990’s

9. High Skill Low Skill Semi Skill Employment 2010

10. 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

11. The 3 R’s Relevance Relationships Rigor The 3 Rs

12. Program Area Number of Registered Programs Number of Schools with Registered Students Number of Registered Students Assistant Child Care Teacher1101062,164 Co-op: Agriculture17626 Co-op: Business and Information Technology3422212 Co-op: Construction922 Co-op: Electronics600 Co-op: FCE - Child Services2823131 Co-op: FCE - Family And Community Services11226 Co-op: FCE - Food Services211352 Co-op: Health Services318 Co-op: Marketing2518211 Employability Skills155901,131 Infant/Toddler4339423 Youth Leadership4416187 Employability Skills Stats 11-12

13. Employability Skill Standards

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

16. Thank You! Sara Baird Career Pathways Consultant Department of Public Instruction 608.266.2022 sara.baird@dpi.wi.gov