Reports & Media

Quality Work-Based Learning Toolkit, NYC DOE

Tools & Templates

The NYC Department of Education’s Work-Based Learning Toolkit was developed to assist school leadership, work-based learning coordinators, teachers and their intermediary partners in designing, implementing and supporting quality Work-Based Learning activities for high-school students. The toolkit is aligned with the Domains of College and Career Readiness and is intended to support larger school wide efforts of graduating students ready for postsecondary pathways and careers.

This toolkit was done in collaboration with Grant Associates. This is an interactive, web-based toolkit aligned with state standards and built primarily for NYC high schools that serve students engaged in CTE programs. An Array of tools and materials are included.


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