WORK BASED LEARNING SEMINAR

Writing at Work

As part of a summer or year-long curriculum, high school students with jobs or internships practice workplace communication by responding to scenarios, then workshopping their responses.

THE CHALLENGE

How can New York City high school students get academic credit for their jobs or internships?

POPULATION

New York City high school students

THE SOLUTION

12-session and 35-session work-based learning seminars, aligned to state learning standards that address employment finances, professional communication, career exploration, networking and workplace skills.

INCLUDES

Standards-aligned lesson plan, facilitation guidelines, preparation guides, student-facing materials, adaptation recommendations for special populations