Framework 5: Work-Based Learning Experiences (WBLE)

  • Short Name: PreETS-WBLE

  • ID Number: PRE-ETS-WBLE-001

Description: Students gain direct exposure to real or simulated work environments through internships, job shadowing, volunteering, or paid/unpaid work experiences. Early competencies focus on understanding workplace roles, safety, and basic task participation.

As students progress, they demonstrate job task completion with increasing independence, apply workplace skills in authentic settings, and reflect on performance feedback. Advanced competencies include sustained participation in work experiences with minimal support and the ability to generalize learned skills across environments.

Category 5.1: Workplace Tours & Career Exploration (WBLE-TOUR)

ID Number: WBLE-TOUR

Skill Topic 5.1.1: Foundations of Workplace Tours

  • ID Number: WBLE-TOUR-FOUND

  • Evidence / Performance Indicators:

    1. WBLE-TOUR-FOUND-A1: Explain how workplace tours help you explore career fields and clusters.

    2. WBLE-TOUR-FOUND-A2: Match personal interests to target tour locations.

    3. WBLE-TOUR-FOUND-A3: Research tour hosts and write questions to ask during the tour.

    4. WBLE-TOUR-FOUND-A4: Identify professional behaviors expected during a tour (punctuality, safety rules, dress codes).

    5. WBLE-TOUR-FOUND-A5: Practice introducing yourself professionally to tour hosts.

    6. WBLE-TOUR-FOUND-A6: Participate in a workplace tour, take notes, and ask questions.

    7. WBLE-TOUR-FOUND-A7: Draft and send a thank-you note or email to the tour host.

Skill Topic 5.1.2: Reflecting on Workplace Tours

  • ID Number: WBLE-TOUR-REFLECT

  • Evidence / Performance Indicators:

    1. WBLE-TOUR-REFLECT-A1: Discuss what you learned during a tour.

    2. WBLE-TOUR-REFLECT-A2: Assess your interest in the toured business and industry.

    3. WBLE-TOUR-REFLECT-A3: Identify the diploma track or credentials needed for jobs at the toured business.

    4. WBLE-TOUR-REFLECT-A4: Explore wages and growth opportunities in the toured industry.

    5. WBLE-TOUR-REFLECT-A5: Connect academic skills with real-world tasks observed during the tour.

Category 5.2: Job Shadowing Experiences (WBLE-SHADOW)

ID Number: WBLE-SHADOW

Category 5.2: Job Shadowing Experiences (WBLE-SHADOW)

  • ID Number: WBLE-SHADOW-PREP

  • Evidence / Performance Indicators:

    1. WBLE-SHADOW-PREP-A1: Explain how a job shadow helps build awareness of a specific career.

    2. WBLE-SHADOW-PREP-A2: Select a professional to shadow based on your interests.

    3. WBLE-SHADOW-PREP-A3: Research host company products, services, and community impact.

    4. WBLE-SHADOW-PREP-A4: Complete and turn in required job shadowing permissions and waivers.

    5. WBLE-SHADOW-PREP-A5: Create questions focusing on daily duties and training requirements.

    6. WBLE-SHADOW-PREP-A6: Complete a half- or full-day job shadow experience.

    7. WBLE-SHADOW-PREP-A7: Draft and send a thank-you note to the host within three days.

Skill Topic 5.2.2: Reflecting on Job Shadowing

  • ID Number: WBLE-SHADOW-REFLECT

  • Evidence / Performance Indicators:

    1. WBLE-SHADOW-REFLECT-A1: Participate in a reflection discussion after your job shadow.

    2. WBLE-SHADOW-REFLECT-A2: Evaluate your interest in the shadowed role (likes vs. dislikes).

    3. WBLE-SHADOW-REFLECT-A3: Document required credentials or training for the shadowed job.

    4. WBLE-SHADOW-REFLECT-A4: Investigate starting salary ranges and regional career demand.

    5. WBLE-SHADOW-REFLECT-A5: Add your job shadow experience to your resume or portfolio.

Category 5.3: Informational Interviews (WBLE-INFO)

ID Number: WBLE-INFO

Skill Topic 5.3.1: Informational Interviewing Prep & Execution

  • ID Number: WBLE-INFO-PREP

  • Evidence / Performance Indicators:

    1. WBLE-INFO-PREP-A1: Differentiate an informational interview from a job interview.

    2. WBLE-INFO-PREP-A2: Identify a professional to interview.

    3. WBLE-INFO-PREP-A3: Complete background research on the professional’s role and company.

    4. WBLE-INFO-PREP-A4: Write 5-7 open-ended questions about their daily work and career path.

    5. WBLE-INFO-PREP-A5: Set up the interview (in-person or virtual).

    6. WBLE-INFO-PREP-A6: Lead the interview professionally, taking notes and staying on schedule.

    7. WBLE-INFO-PREP-A7: Send a thank-you follow-up within three days.

    8. WBLE-INFO-PREP-A8: Reflect on the interview and decide if you want to explore the career further.

Category 5.4: Internship & Work Experience (WBLE-WORK)

ID Number: WBLE-WORK

Skill Topic 5.4.1: Internships & Work Experiences

  • ID Number: WBLE-WORK-EXPERIENCE

  • Evidence / Performance Indicators:

    1. WBLE-WORK-EXPERIENCE-A1: Differentiate between paid and non-paid internships (FLSA rules).

    2. WBLE-WORK-EXPERIENCE-A2: Complete required internship/WBL paperwork (contracts, permissions, learning plans).

    3. WBLE-WORK-EXPERIENCE-A3: Participate in work orientation training (safety, HR, logging hours).

    4. WBLE-WORK-EXPERIENCE-A4: Practice professional behaviors on the job (punctuality, attendance, cooperative communication).

    5. WBLE-WORK-EXPERIENCE-A5: Self-assess your performance and log skills built during the experience.

    6. WBLE-WORK-EXPERIENCE-A6: Complete an exit interview with your supervisor.

    7. WBLE-WORK-EXPERIENCE-A7: Update your resume and portfolio with your internship accomplishments.

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