Best Practices for Increasing Access to Work-based Learning Opportunities in High School

Work-based learning is proven to increase students’ persistence, graduation, and employment, according to the National Survey of Student Engagement. Yet, the unfortunate truth is that many of these opportunities, such as internships -- that provide learners with invaluable hands-on experience to help them to make informed, confident choices about their pathway to success after high school -- are often not pursued at the high school level due to lack of awareness. In fact, a recent study by ASA found that while 79 percent of high school students would be interested in a work-based learning experience, only 34% were aware of any opportunities for students their age -- and just 2% of students had completed an internship during high school.

During the upcoming LearnLaunch Summit on June 23 in Boston at Fenway Park, join our informative panel discussion at 3:30 PM -- as part of programming curated by ASA, a proud sponsor and content thought partner of the event -- on the pros and best practices in overcoming the barriers to providing critical experiential learning experiences to high schoolers.

Moderated by ASA’s Julie Lammers, SVP of Advocacy and Corporate Social Responsibility, panelists will include Nina Pande, Executive Director, Skills for Rhode Island’s Future; Pam Gordon, Internship Programs and ImBlaze Implementation Coach, Big Picture Learning; and Letta Neely, Associate Director of Programs, Apprentice Learning.

We look forward to seeing you in Boston tomorrow!