Classroom to Careers
Building work-based learning opportunities for West Virginia Students.
Career
Simulation
Examples
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Classroom Activity
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Project-Based Learning
Classroom Driven
Implements workplace protocols in the classroom that align with West Virginia workforce requirements, including random drug testing, professionalism, attendance, and safety.
Finance Unpaid
Location Classroom
Career
Learning
Examples
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Economic Projects Impacting Communities (EPIC)
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Community Service Project
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School-Based Enterprise
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Remote or Virtual Placement
Community Driven
Connects meaningful community service experiences with classroom learning and civic responsibility, allowing students to apply academic concepts to authentic projects in the community.
Finance Unpaid
Location School or Worksite
Partnership Career Learning experiences include a partnership with a community organization or business outside of your school.
Career
Preparation
Examples
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Classroom Observation & Student Teaching
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Clinicals
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Career and Work Skills Training (CWST)
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Supervised Agricultural Experience
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Entrepreneurship​
Curriculum Driven
Opportunity established by a CTE course that blends classroom instruction with work experience where students work with an employer for a specified period.
Finance Unpaid or Paid
Location School or Worksite
Partnership Career Preparation experiences include a partnership with an outside business, industrial establishment, or community organization.
Career
Experience
Examples
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Internship
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Pre-apprenticeship
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Apprenticeship
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On-the-Job Training
Employer Driven
On-the-job training experience with an evaluation component that is designed to enhance technical instruction and academic competencies.
Finance Typically Paid
Location Worksite
Partnership Career Experiences include an agreement between the school and the participating business.