Title
Navigating Work-Based Learning with the Support of a Career Specialist
Session Code
2245
Venue
Phoenix Convention Center
Room
122 C
Description
Learn how Imperial Valley ROP Career Specialists support local CTE programs by developing and facilitating activities and experiences that support the Work-Based Learning Continuum. During this session, you will learn about the Career Specialist position within our organization that supports partner high school and middle school districts navigate through the WBL Continuum. Our Career Specialist team coordinates and implements regional and school-based WBL experiences that help grow and support high-quality CTE pathways. This session will provide insight on the various types of activities we plan and coordinate, as well as how we leverage industry partners and community resources to carry them out. We will hear firsthand from one of our partner districts about the impact a Career Specialist has in their school. Participants will leave with resources and tools to be able to implement some of these meaningful activities in their schools and districts.