Work-Based Learning: Educators

Learn how to begin work-based learning and connect students with career readiness!

Connecting Your Students to Work-Based Learning Experiences

When starting your work-based learning journey, it is important that you understand the different types of work-based learning avenues students can participate in. We recommend educators review the Work-Based Learning Educator Overview to fully understand what work-based learning is and the impact it can make on students' futures.

• Resources for Educators
• Work-Based Learning Opportunities 

Creating a Work-Based Learning Experience

Bringing work-based learning to your students can be challenging; however, the CCL team is here to help, through support and resources. Below are helpful links to help get your classroom started.

• Job Shadow Toolkit (PDF)
• Career Fair Planning Steps (PDF)
• Create an Internship Program
• Employer Engagement

Work-Based Learning Exercises

1.  Why I Work - This fun and engaging activity allows students to create a  budget to meet their salary expectations and lifestyle spending projections.
2. Career Exploration - Career Solutions (a NM Department of Workforce Connections program) has created a career exploration quiz to help students and young job seekers discover careers and help with career exploration.

Not Finding What You're Looking For?

Visit our CCL Tool & Resource page for helpful work-based learning resources and student opportunities, or contact a CCL staff member for more support.