11th Grade: Participation in Work-Based Learning and Career
Preparation
Focus: Students actively participate in more advanced WBL experiences and
fine-tune their career preparation.
Internships and Apprenticeships: Connect students with virtual or local
internship and apprenticeship opportunities facilitated through Pathful’s WBL
network and Session Requests.
Resume and Interview Skills Lessons: Use Lessons focused on resume
building, interview preparation, and job application skills to prepare students
for WBL participation. Use Session Requests to give students practical
opportunities to practice these skills.
Career Mentorship: Use Session Requests to connect students to industry
pros in chosen fields, offering guidance and feedback on career preparation,
student work, and to address student inquiry.
12th Grade: Practicum, Work Experience, and Transition to
Postsecondary Plans
Focus: Students complete advanced WBL experiences, refine their career plans,
and prepare for postsecondary education or immediate entry into the workforce.
Practicum and Capstone Projects: Facilitate practicums or capstone projects
where students can demonstrate the skills and knowledge they’ve developed
through hands-on work in their chosen career fields through Session Requests
with industry pros.
Postsecondary Transition Planning: Use Pathful to help students prepare for
life after high school, whether through college, technical training, or direct
entry into a career.
Career Portfolio Completion: Ensure students complete their digital career
portfolios, documenting their WBL experiences, skills, certifications, and
accomplishments.