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Damiano MastrandreaRecommended Grade
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Activity NameDefinitionSynonymsActivity CategoryCaveatsWBL Hour Validity9101112+Typical HoursRequired DocumentsSupplemental DocumentsTypical Implementation ProtocolAdditional Information
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Career FairsAn event in which employers, recruiters, and schools give information to potential candidates (i.e. Students).Job Fair, College Fair, Career ExpoAwarenessDocumentation must demonstrate that students engaged with multiple organizations.CDOS, CTE Technical Endorsement (Up to 20 cumulative hours can be counted from Awareness categorized activities.)TRUETRUETRUETRUE1-3- Logged on Employability Profile in CPP (By Career Fair Chaperone)
- Documentation of Interaction (e.g. Sign-Off Sheet)
- Career Fair Advertisement Flyer
- Student Experience Reflection
If initiated by an external entity, the school will determine if the opportunity is viable, completing the appropriate documents to attend the event.
1. School Hosted: WBLC confirms an appropriate date/time with school administration.
2. WBLC contacts potential attendees and creates an invitation to the event, mapping out the assembly space.
3. Teachers will prepare their students to effectively engage in the fair, escort their students to the assembly space, and log activity		Example: X
IEP/MLL Accommodation: X
Remote/Virtual Modifications: X
Potential Program Offerings: Link
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Career Interest AssessmentsA tool used to learn more about how well a variety of careers might suit you (the student).Self-Assessments, Career Aptitude TestAwarenessThere must be a developed reflection by students based on their results, which must be used in the perspective of an established postsecondary goal.CDOS, CTE Technical Endorsement (Up to 20 cumulative hours can be counted from Awareness categorized activities.)TRUETRUETRUETRUE1- Logged on Employability Profile in CPP (By Teacher)
- Assessment Results Student Reflection
- Assessment Overview
- Student-specific Assessment Results		1. The teacher will select a career assessment for students to complete.
2. Students will complete the assessment and share the results with the teacher.
3. The student will then conduct a reflection and relate their results to the postsecondary career goal.		Example: X
IEP/MLL Accommodation: X
Remote/Virtual Modifications: X
Potential Program Offerings: Link
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Guest SpeakersPurposefully invited individuals to engage with students in alignment with curriculum and program focus.Skill Demonstration, About Me & My Career PresentationAwarenessThere must be a student reflection on the guest speaker’s presentation, including how it can be applied to their postsecondary goal planning.CDOS, CTE Technical Endorsement (Up to 20 cumulative hours can be counted from Awareness categorized activities.)TRUETRUETRUETRUE1- Logged on Employability Profile in CPP (By Teacher)
- Student Reflection		- Presenter’s Materials1. In collaboration, the WBL Coordinator and teacher identify a supplemental curricular need, including the best date/time to offer the opportunity.
2. The WBLC will contact potential partners to fill the need, outlining expectations for an engaging session, and notify the school of the visitor.
3. The teacher will prepare scholars for the visit, invite the guest into the classroom, and log students in attendance, as well as collect their post-session reflection.		Example: X
IEP/MLL Accommodation: X
Remote/Virtual Modifications: X
Potential Program Offerings: Link
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Industry-related CredentialsPurposeful preparation time to develop competencies for student career plan aligned industry credentials.Certification PreparationAwarenessDocumentation of credential attainment, as well as a timed log demonstrating preparation are required.CDOS, CTE Technical Endorsement (Up to 20 cumulative hours can be counted from Awareness categorized activities.)TRUETRUETRUETRUE1-20- Logged on Employability Profile in CPP (By Teacher)
- Proof of Credential, Time Log of Preparation		- Credential Score Report1. The student, in assistance with a school staff member, will review and update their career plan to establish their postsecondary goal. This step would include identifying an appropriate industry-related credential to earn.
2. Student will use guided time sessions to prepare for the certification with a supervisor, such as a teacher, to appropriately log their time.
3. When the student sits for the exam, they will provide proof to their timekeeper of their earned credential.		Example: X
IEP/MLL Accommodation: X
Remote/Virtual Modifications: X
Potential Program Offerings: Link
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Industry ToursVisiting workplaces to become aware of industry norms, the ecosystem of roles, and identifying equipment and supplies.Workplace Tours, Site VisitsAwarenessThere must be a student reflection on the Industry Tour, including how it can be applied to their postsecondary goal planning.CDOS, CTE Technical Endorsement (Up to 20 cumulative hours can be counted from Awareness categorized activities.)TRUETRUETRUETRUE1-2- Logged on Employability Profile in CPP (By Trip Chaperone)
- Student Reflection		- Workplace Presentation Materials
- Student Photos		1. In collaboration, the WBL Coordinator and teacher identify a supplemental curricular need, including the best date/time to offer the opportunity.
2. The WBLC will contact potential partners to fill the need, outlining expectations for an engaging visit.
3. The teacher will complete the appropriate school protocols to establish the trip to leave the site.
4. Students will engage the workplace tour, the teacher will then collect the student’s reflection and log the activity.		Example: X
IEP/MLL Accommodation: X
Remote/Virtual Modifications: X
Potential Program Offerings: Link
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Community Service / VolunteeringStudents participate in volunteer experiences that teach them responsibility, community involvement, and an awareness of the needs of others.Support Services, Humanitarian EffortsExplorationIt does not connect to classroom instruction.CDOS, CTE Technical EndorsementTRUETRUETRUETRUE27-54+- Logged on Employability Profile in CPP (By WBL Coordinator)
- Time Log, Training Plan, Evaluation (Mid-/End-Point)		- Supplemental Documentation1. The student shares that they will be doing community service.
2. The WBLC reaches out to the organization supervisor to determine more details about the volunteer work.
3. The WBLC creates a Training Plan for parties to agree to the task scope and skills to develop.
4. Throughout the experience, a time log is shared to use as the artifact to notate hours accumulated.
5. At the mid-/end of the service, evaluations of the student are conducted based on the skills in the training plan.		Example: X
IEP/MLL Accommodation: X
Remote/Virtual Modifications: X
Potential Program Offerings: Link
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Industry-based ProjectsExternal organization created Projects to challenge students for a real world task / client.Onsite Project, Workplace ChallengeExplorationThe partner must develop the project, be engaged with students throughout the process on a set cadence, and evaluate scholar progress.CDOS, CTE Technical EndorsementFALSEFALSETRUETRUE27-54+- Logged on Employability Profile in CPP (By WBL Coordinator)
- Scope, Training Plan, Evaluation (Mid-/End-Point)		- Stipend Payroll (When Applicable)
- Project Progress Reports		1. The WBLC connects with an industry partner to compose a project scope that scholars will work on as extracurricular.
2. The WBLC will recruit students from applicable programs, developing an appropriate training plan for the experience.
3. The industry partner presents the project/problem to students.
4. Scholars begin working on the task while supervised by the school or partner, receiving frequent feedback from the partner.
5. At the mid-/end of the project, evaluations of the student are conducted based on the skills in the training plan.		Example: X
IEP/MLL Accommodation: X
Remote/Virtual Modifications: X
Potential Program Offerings: Link
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Informational InterviewA conversation in which a person seeks insights on a career path, an industry, a company and/or general career advice from someone with experience and knowledge in the areas of interest.Informational Meeting, Coffee Chat, Networking TalkExplorationIn general, informational interviews are 1:1; it is recommended to utilize a safe, public space, for interviews.CDOS, CTE Technical EndorsementTRUETRUEFALSEFALSE1-2- Logged on Employability Profile in CPP (By WBL Coordinator)
- Conversation Report		- Partner Evaluation of Scholar’s Professionalism
- Student Reflection		1. A student, through an established communication method, identifies the desire to learn more about a career field by directly interacting with a partner individually.
2. The WBLC establishes a meeting between the student and the partner, including expectations on the student for reporting results of the conversation, as well as behavior.		Example: X
IEP/MLL Accommodation: X
Remote/Virtual Modifications: X
Potential Program Offerings: Link
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Job ShadowA scholar follows an employee at a workplace to learn about an occupation or career pathway of interest.Day in the Life, Bring a Student to Work DayExplorationThis opportunity may range from 1-8 hours; the shadow(s) must be no more than 3 per partner.CDOS, CTE Technical EndorsementFALSETRUETRUEFALSE1-8- Logged on Employability Profile in CPP (By WBL Coordinator)
- Scholar Experience Reflection		- Attendance Verification (Sign-In / Email)
- Supervisor Engagement Log		1. A student, through an established communication method, identifies the desire to learn more about a career field by “living a day in the life” of a professional.
2. The WBLC connects with potential partners to identify a suitable match, once made they will complete the required school documentation to allow for the shadow.
3. The WBLC will confirm date/time and follow up after the job shadow to conclude the experience, while collecting the student reflection.		Example: X
IEP/MLL Accommodation: X
Remote/Virtual Modifications: X
Potential Program Offerings: Link
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MentoringA formal, long-term supportive relationship between a student and a business/industry with similar career interests.Life Coaching, Career CounselingExplorationEach mentor may have no more than four (4) mentees.CDOS, CTE Technical EndorsementTRUETRUETRUEFALSE27-54+- Logged on Employability Profile in CPP (By WBL Coordinator)
- Mentor Session Sign-In, Mentor Evaluations		- Calendar of Sessions
- Protocol for Selecting & Matching Mentors		1. The WBLC develops a group of partners interested in serving the role of mentor, while simultaneously recruiting students with related career interests.
2. The WBLC establishes a set schedule for meeting, including date/time and location, and shares behavioral expectations.
3. Students engage with their mentors on a frequent basis, in which both sign in on mentor session documents.
4. Throughout the program, mentors provide evaluations on their students’ growth over time.		Example: X
IEP/MLL Accommodation: X
Remote/Virtual Modifications: X
Potential Program Offerings: Link
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School-based EnterpriseThe school provides service(s) to community members that are reflective of an operating business.School BusinessExplorationThis opportunity must provide an actual service or product to community members, it may not be imaginary or simulated.CDOS, CTE Technical EndorsementFALSETRUETRUEFALSE27-54+- Logged on Employability Profile in CPP (By School-based Enterprise Coordinator)
- Enterprise Charter, Training Plan, Evaluations		- Business Operation Artifacts (e.g. Service Contracts, Invoices)1. A school staff member becomes the “School-based Enterprise Coordinator” and establishes an “Enterprise Charter” that indicates the name, services, and goals of the business.
2. Students are recruited through an application process, in which accepted individuals have all parties sign off on a Training Plan.
3. Students are then routinely evaluated based on the identified training plan skills (minimum twice [2]).		Example: X
IEP/MLL Accommodation: X
Remote/Virtual Modifications: X
Potential Program Offerings: Link
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Service LearningService learning is community service that directly connects to the knowledge and skills learned in classrooms.Class-connected Community ServiceExplorationThe documentation must demonstrate a correlation between class skills and experience skills.CDOS, CTE Technical EndorsementTRUETRUEFALSEFALSE27-54+- Logged on Employability Profile in CPP (By WBL Coordinator)
- Time Log, Training Plan, Evaluation (Mid-/End-Point)		- Task Scope, Goal & Growth Sheet1. An organization reaches out to offer a service learning task.
2. The WBLC reaches out to the potential students to determine interest.
3. The WBLC creates a Training Plan for parties to agree to the task scope and skills to develop.
4. Throughout the experience, a time log is shared to use as the artifact to notate hours accumulated.
5. At the mid-/end of the service, evaluations of the student are conducted based on the skills in the training plan.		Example: X
IEP/MLL Accommodation: X
Remote/Virtual Modifications: X
Potential Program Offerings: Link
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ApprenticeshipsA training program that combines academic and technical training that is conducted through work experience.Pre-ApprenticeshipDevelopmentIn order for an opportunity to be truly considered an Apprenticeship, it must be included in the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) with the Department of Labor.CDOS, CTE Technical EndorsementFALSEFALSEFALSETRUE54+- Logged on Employability Profile in CPP (By WBL Coordinator)
- Training Plan, Evaluation (Mid-/End-Point)		- Apprenticeship Department of Labor Registration1. The WBLC supports students applying to the Apprenticeship.
2. The WBLC maintains regular contact with the Apprenticeship manager to monitor student progress and collect the appropriate documents.		Example: X
IEP/MLL Accommodation: X
Remote/Virtual Modifications: X
Potential Program Offerings: Link
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CO-OPCooperative education, is a program that balances classroom theory with periods of practical, hands-on experience.Cooperative InternshipDevelopmentCO-OP experiences may only be conducted when the program has been registered with NYSED.CDOS, CTE Technical EndorsementFALSEFALSEFALSETRUE54+- Logged on Employability Profile in CPP (By WBL Coordinator)
- Training (Host) Agreement
- Pre-Placement Site Evaluation
- Training Plan
- Mid-Placement Coordinator Site Visit Report
- Mid-/End-Supervisor Conducted Intern Evaluation
- Timesheets
- Emergency Medical Authorization
- Related Instruction Curriculum		1. The WBLC recruits hosts that complete a Training Agreement and conducts pre-placement site evaluation.
2. The WBLC recruits students via application and manages interviews/placement of scholars.
3. The student and other parties, sign the Training Plan.
4. Throughout the experience, a student attends related instruction and reports their work hours via timesheet (especially for pay) while the WBLC visits periodically throughout the experience.
5. The student receives supervisor evaluations throughout, including the mid-/end-point of the internship.		Example: X
IEP/MLL Accommodation: X
Remote/Virtual Modifications: X
Potential Program Offerings: Link
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InternshipsThe position of a student or trainee who works in an organization in order to gain work experience or satisfy requirements for a qualification.Externship, PracticumDevelopmentThe experience may involve compensation. NYSED registered WBL programs (CEIP and GEWEP) would be considered internships, but may be accounted for separately.CDOS, CTE Technical EndorsementFALSEFALSETRUETRUE54+- Logged on Employability Profile in CPP (By WBL Coordinator)
- Training (Host) Agreement
- Pre-Placement Site Evaluation
- Training Plan
- Mid-Placement Coordinator Site Visit Report
- Mid-/End-Supervisor Conducted Intern Evaluation
- Timesheets		1. The WBLC recruits hosts that complete a Training Agreement and conducts pre-placement site evaluation.
2. The WBLC recruits students via application and manages interviews/placement of scholars.
3. The student and other parties, sign the Training Plan.
4. Throughout the experience, a student reports their hours via timesheet (especially for pay) while the WBLC visits periodically throughout the experience.
5. The student receives supervisor evaluations throughout, including the mid-/end-point of the internship.		Example: X
IEP/MLL Accommodation: X
Remote/Virtual Modifications: X
Potential Program Offerings: Link
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Community-based Work ProgramsFor students with disabilities who do not meet the requirements for participation in the state-approved work-based learning programs, provides students with a structured continuum of learning in WBL opportunities.Ticket to Work, ATWORKDevelopmentThis specific opportunity is only for students with disabilities.CDOS, CTE Technical EndorsementFALSETRUETRUETRUE54+- Logged on Employability Profile in CPP (By WBL Coordinator)
- Training (Host) Agreement
- Pre-Placement Site Evaluation
- Training Plan
- Mid-Placement Coordinator Site Visit Report
- Mid-/End-Supervisor Conducted Intern Evaluation
- Timesheets
- IEP Record		- Parent Experience Input Form
1. The WBLC and Special Education Team will collaborate to determine eligibility of identified students for program.
2. A developed calendar of activities will be developed to prepare the scholar for an end-goal of career training.
3. The student will complete a series of WBL Awareness and Career Assessment activities as defined by the WBL Manual.
4. Upon completion of awareness and exploration, in alignment with the students postsecondary career goal, the internship protocol will be used to establish a WBL Development experience.		Example: X
IEP/MLL Accommodation: X
Remote/Virtual Modifications: X
Potential Program Offerings: Link
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Supervised Agricultural ExperienceA student-led, instructor supervised, work-based learning experience that results in measurable outcomes within a predefined, agreed upon set of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Technical Standards and Career Ready Practices aligned to a career plan of study.AFRN ExternshipDevelopmentAlthough similar to an internship, this opportunity is specifically for Agricultural students based on CTE Program CIP Code.CDOS, CTE Technical EndorsementFALSEFALSEFALSETRUE54+- Logged on Employability Profile in CPP (By WBL Coordinator / Experience Supervisor)
- Affiliation Agreement
- Training (Host) Agreement
- Pre-Placement Site Evaluation
- Training Plan
- Mid-Placement Coordinator Site Visit Report
- Mid-/End-Supervisor Conducted Intern Evaluation
- Timesheets		1. First, the WBLC will need to collaborate with the school district to establish an affiliation agreement with the partner institution to allow for a supervised experience for certification purposes.
2. The WBLC and CTE Teacher will collaborate to identify prepared students and match them with appropriate placements.
3. Sites will follow the protocols established by the WBLC to approve it for safety (Pre-Placement Site Evaluation) and monitoring skill development (Training Plan, Evaluations, Site Visits).		Example: X
IEP/MLL Accommodation: X
Remote/Virtual Modifications: X
Potential Program Offerings: Link
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Supervised Appearance Enhancement Clinical ExperienceSupervised clinical experience involves students performing Appearance Enhancement services in a work-related setting after completing instruction and practice in a supervised skills laboratory.Cosmetology Externship, Barber ExternshipDevelopmentAlthough similar to an internship, this opportunity is specifically for Appearance Enhancement (e.g. Cosmetology) students based on CTE Program CIP Code.CDOS, CTE Technical EndorsementFALSEFALSEFALSETRUE54+- Logged on Employability Profile in CPP (By WBL Coordinator / Experience Supervisor)
- Affiliation Agreement
- Training (Host) Agreement
- Pre-Placement Site Evaluation
- Training Plan
- Mid-Placement Coordinator Site Visit Report
- Mid-/End-Supervisor Conducted Intern Evaluation
- Specialized Clinical Experience Time Log		1. First, the WBLC will need to collaborate with the school district to establish an affiliation agreement with the partner institution to allow for a supervised experience for certification purposes.
2. The WBLC and CTE Teacher will collaborate to identify prepared students and match them with appropriate placements.
3. Sites will follow the protocols established by the WBLC to approve it for safety (Pre-Placement Site Evaluation) and monitoring skill development (Training Plan, Evaluations, Site Visits).		Example: X
IEP/MLL Accommodation: X
Remote/Virtual Modifications: X
Potential Program Offerings: Link
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Supervised Health Science Clinical ExperienceSupervised clinical experience involves students performing health care services in a work-related setting after completing instruction and practice in a supervised skills laboratoryClinical Internship, {Profession} ExternshipDevelopmentAlthough similar to an internship, this opportunity is specifically for Health Science (e.g. Dental Assisting, Nursing, etc.) students based on CTE Program CIP Code.CDOS, CTE Technical EndorsementFALSEFALSEFALSETRUE54+- Logged on Employability Profile in CPP (By WBL Coordinator / Experience Supervisor)
- Affiliation Agreement
- Training (Host) Agreement
- Pre-Placement Site Evaluation
- Training Plan
- Mid-Placement Coordinator Site Visit Report
- Mid-/End-Supervisor Conducted Intern Evaluation
- Specialized Clinical Experience Time Log		- Health Core Course Completion on Transcript1. First, the WBLC will need to collaborate with the school district to establish an affiliation agreement with the partner institution to allow for a supervised experience for certification purposes.
2. The WBLC and CTE Teacher will collaborate to identify prepared students and match them with appropriate placements.
3. Sites will follow the protocols established by the WBLC to approve it for safety (Pre-Placement Site Evaluation) and monitoring skill development (Training Plan, Evaluations, Site Visits)		Example: X
IEP/MLL Accommodation: X
Remote/Virtual Modifications: X
Potential Program Offerings: Link
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EntrepreneurshipStudents plan and start-up an actual company providing the public with a product or service, which includes a form of mentorship to execute.Business StartupDevelopmentThis does not include virtual or simulated business experiences.CDOS, CTE Technical EndorsementFALSEFALSEFALSETRUE54+- Logged on Employability Profile in CPP (By WBL Coordinator / Enterprise Coordinator)
- Business Plan, Proof of Operations/Service		- Marketing Plan, Financial Statements
- Mentor Feedback Forms		1. A student will identify the desire to start an actual business.
2. The WBL Coordinator will connect the student with an appropriate mentor (industry, higher education, and/or school staff member) to lead the student through implementation.
3. The student will craft a business plan, financial planning, and marketing strategy to launch the business that the mentor will review.
4. The student will implement the plans to offer actual service.		Example: X
IEP/MLL Accommodation: X
Remote/Virtual Modifications: X
Potential Program Offerings: Link
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OtherOtherApproval to log an "Other" activity does not constitute that it will count towards the WBL Hour tabulation.FALSEFALSEFALSEFALSE
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