CCA Career Readiness
Work-Based Learning Experiences
CO-OP: COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
WORK- STUDY
WORKPLACE TOUR/ INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW
JOB SHADOW/
INTERNSHIP/ EXTERNSHIP
SERVICE-LEARNING
CAREER MENTORING
An Internship is school-focused and may last a semester or a year - six weeks or 60 hours. This work-based learning is worth CCA Graduation credit. An Externship is industry skill-focused and also worth credit. A level-up would be a Pre- or an Apprenticeship.
Similar to Co-Op but based on the CCA Independent Study Template, Work-Study allows younger, working learners to use work experience and hours to earn Graduation credits. Alignment to PA Standards for various credit types.
Allows Seniors or Spring-Semester Juniors who are working to use work experience and hours to earn Graduation credits. MUST align to intended Career Pathway and PA Standards for various credit types.
When they align to career interests, volunteer experiences can be very helpful in completing Act 158 and finding a career. Learners should consider the wide range of career options in non-profits.
Career Mentoring is one, (6) six-hour experience, which may span several days with an employer mentor.
Spend an hour or two gaining exposure to a career or work site to get a sense of the position, lifestyle, education/ training, daily tasks, skills needed and advce.
DEFINE
Job Shadowing is three separate, three-hour experiences for a total of (9) nine hours.
ELIGIBILITY
Grades K-12
Middle & High School
High School - Gr. 9-12
Spring Gr. 11 & all Gr. 12
High School - Gr. 9-12; some additional for Trades
Middle & High School
CREDIT
No credit
Credit for Graduation
Credit for Graduation
No credit
Credit for Graduation
Credit for Graduation
ACT 158
Not applicable
Evidence-Based Pathway
Evidence-Based Pathway
Evidence-Based Pathway
Evidence-Based Pathway
Evidence-Based Pathway
OBJECTIVE
EXPERIENCE
EXPLORE
ENGAGE
ELEVATE
ENROLL
EARN
10 -20 hours = Act 158 EBPathway 60+ hours = Graduation credit
Usually a semester, summer,may extend for a year. Six weeks and/or 60 hours.
Summer and/or school year.
Summer and/or school year.
About an hour for each experience
Career Mentor = 6 hours Job Shadow = 9 total hours
DURATION
PAY
May be paid or unpaid
Unpaid
May be paid or unpaid
Unpaid
Unpaid
MUST be paid
Service-LearningForm/Letter (2 pg.)
Internship Stepper
Co-Op FAQ
Work-Study Application
Email Request
NEXT STEPS
Job Shadow Form
Internship Application
Full-Time Employment Form
edio Course Outline
Reach out to your CCA Counselor or contact Career Readiness for assistance: Career_Readiness@ccaeducate.me
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CCA Career Readiness
Work-Based Learning Experiences
CO-OP: COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
WORK- STUDY
WORKPLACE TOUR/ INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW
JOB SHADOW/
INTERNSHIP/ EXTERNSHIP
SERVICE-LEARNING
CAREER MENTORING
An Internship is school-focused and may last a semester or a year - six weeks or 60 hours. This work-based learning is worth CCA Graduation credit. An Externship is industry skill-focused and also worth credit. A level-up would be a Pre- or an Apprenticeship.
Similar to Co-Op but based on the CCA Independent Study Template, Work-Study allows younger, working learners to use work experience and hours to earn Graduation credits. Alignment to PA Standards for various credit types.
Allows Seniors or Spring-Semester Juniors who are working to use work experience and hours to earn Graduation credits. MUST align to intended Career Pathway and PA Standards for various credit types.
When they align to career interests, volunteer experiences can be very helpful in completing Act 158 and finding a career. Learners should consider the wide range of career options in non-profits.
Career Mentoring is one, (6) six-hour experience, which may span several days with an employer mentor.
Spend an hour or two gaining exposure to a career or work site to get a sense of the position, lifestyle, education/ training, daily tasks, skills needed and advce.
DEFINE
Job Shadowing is three separate, three-hour experiences for a total of (9) nine hours.
ELIGIBILITY
Grades K-12
Middle & High School
High School - Gr. 9-12
Spring Gr. 11 & all Gr. 12
High School - Gr. 9-12; some additional for Trades
Middle & High School
CREDIT
No credit
Credit for Graduation
Credit for Graduation
No credit
Credit for Graduation
Credit for Graduation
ACT 158
Not applicable
Evidence-Based Pathway
Evidence-Based Pathway
Evidence-Based Pathway
Evidence-Based Pathway
Evidence-Based Pathway
OBJECTIVE
EXPERIENCE
EXPLORE
ENGAGE
ELEVATE
ENROLL
EARN
10 -20 hours = Act 158 EBPathway 60+ hours = Graduation credit
Usually a semester, summer,may extend for a year. Six weeks and/or 60 hours.
Summer and/or school year.
Summer and/or school year.
About an hour for each experience
Career Mentor = 6 hours Job Shadow = 9 total hours
DURATION
PAY
May be paid or unpaid
Unpaid
May be paid or unpaid
Unpaid
Unpaid
MUST be paid
Service-LearningForm/Letter (2 pg.)
Internship Stepper
Co-Op FAQ
Work-Study Application
Email Request
NEXT STEPS
Job Shadow Form
Internship Application
Full-Time Employment Form
edio Course Outline
Reach out to your CCA Counselor or contact Career Readiness for assistance: Career_Readiness@ccaeducate.me