Proposal for Establishing WorkBased Learning Programs and an

Proposal for Establishing Work-Based Learning Programs and an Industry Advisory Board Your Name NYS Certified Work-Based Learning Coordinator 1

Summary and Overview 2

Work-Based Learning • • Definition Purposes of Work-Based learning Work-Based Goals Students to be Served 3

Value of Work-Based Learning Programs • • Benefits to the Students Benefits to the Faculty Benefits to the Community Benefits to the Business Community 4

Work-Based Learning Meets the Learning Standards 1: Career Development Students will be knowledgeable about the world of work, explore career options, and relate personal skills, aptitudes, and abilities to future career decisions. 2: Integrated Learning Students will demonstrate how academic knowledge and skills are applied in the workplace and other settings. 5

Learning Standards 3 a: Universal Foundation Skills Students will demonstrate mastery of the foundation skills and competencies essential for success in the workplace. 3 b: Career Majors Students who choose a career major will acquire the careerspecific technical knowledge/skills necessary to progress toward gainful employment, career advancement, and success in post-secondary programs. 6

Related Instruction/Class • Course description of stand-alone workbased learning class. • Delivery of instruction in small groups. 7

Industry Advisory Board • Definition • Goals • Benefits 8

Proposed 3 Year Time Line Spring 2004 Recruit students for program. Fall 2004 Begin program and class for 20 -25 students. Spring 2005 Begin steering committee for advisory board. Fall 2005 Service 40 – 50 students in program. Conduct first of three IAB meetings. Fall 2006 Service 75 students in program. Conduct five IAB meetings. 9

Estimated Costs • Co-op Coordinator (1 release period for each 20 Coop students). • Office/desk space. • Telephone, answering machine, access to fax • Access to secretarial assistance. • Reimbursement for mileage. • Summer employment. • Monies for operation of Industry Advisory Board ($500 - $1000). • Printing - business cards, brochures, etc. 10

PROPOSED BUDGET • • • • Postage Printing Membership Partnership General Office Supplies Non-Print Media Meeting Supplies Mileage Textbooks Non Print Periodicals Field Trips for School to Work Summer Employment 10 days @$300 per day Total $600 $800 $600 $125 $475 $1, 000 $1, 400 $500 $350 $200 $1, 000 3000 $ 11

Appendix • Course Description • Course Outline • Potential Partners 12