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Mentorship
Mentorship enable youth apprentices to
link with work-site mentors, experienced and qualified technicians who provide
instruction in work force entry-level skills. Work-site mentoring is usually
connected to a formal agreement through the youth apprenticeship experience.
Shadowing
Students may participate in
partial-day, full-day, or weeklong shadowing experiences that provide a broad
overview of all aspects of business or industry by allowing students to follow
one or several persons on the job. These occupations provide students exposure
to various careers to assist in career decision-making.
Internship
Internships provide a one-on-one
relationship for "hands-on, learning in an area of student interest. A learning
contract outlines the expectations and responsibilities of both parties. The
student works regularly after school or during the summer in exchange for the
mentor's time in teaching and demonstrating.
Service Learning
Students are provided the opportunity
to combine school-based learning with work-based activities to be accomplished.
Cooperative Education
Cooperative education consists of joint
arrangements between schools and employers, allowing students to receive
occupational instruction in school and related on-the-job training through
part-time employment. Students may earn work-based course credit.
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