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.
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.
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.
Students are provided the opportunity to combine school-based learning with work-based activities to be accomplished.
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.