High School Work-based Learning: Best Practices Designed to Improve Career Readiness Outcomes for Today’s Youth

Research suggests that opening work-based learning to younger students brings tremendous benefit not only to the students, but also to employers, communities, and society at large. 

America Student Assistance’s report takes a deep dive into states across the nation to highlight their work-based initiatives.  It provides state education leaders, educators, employers, community-based organizations and other stakeholders with the information and insight needed to expand program access and enhance program quality in their own regions.

Chapter 7 focuses on Pennsylvania’s Future Ready PA Index and the opportunities available to students.