Work- Based Learning Scenarios
Work- Based Learning Scenarios
Directions: Read each scenario and decide which work-based learning opportunity it
describes.
2. Makyla thought she might want to be a pediatric dentist; so, she went to work
with one for the day and watched what the dentist did and asked questions about
the job. What type of work-based learning is this?
3. Markel leaves school during his fourth block class to go to an elementary school
to practice skills learned in his classes that he would use after he becomes a
teacher. What type of work-based learning is this?
4. Wendy has always wanted to help children. Her teacher set up a day for her to
follow a social worker to learn more about what their job entails. What type of
work-based learning is this?
5. Benjamin is strongly considering the idea of teaching preschool while taking the
Child Development course. He signed an agreement with a local childcare center
and ApprenticeshipNC to complete the internship component of his Early
Childhood Education I class. As a result of completing this "registered" combo
work-based learning experience, he will receive a certificate of completion. Then
Benjamin will have the opportunity to sign on as a registered apprentice upon
graduation if he chooses to continue on this path. What type of work-based
learning is this?
6. Tilley just graduated from high school and signed on to work with a company that
pays her to work for them, provides her a mentor in the company, and goes to
class at the local community college. When she graduates, she will be able to
work full-time for that company and they will increase her wages. What type of
work-based learning is this?
7. Cheyenne learned many valuable skills in her CTE classes that she can take with
her once she graduates. She found out that there were local companies that
would help train her based on what she learned in high school. What type of
work-based learning is this?