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Understanding the Implications of Work-Based Learning

Dec. 4, 2023

This report explores the implications of work-based learning for PK-12 school systems, institutions of higher education, and hosting organizations (e.g. employers).

Understanding the implications of work-based learning for students, pk-12 school systems, institutions of higher education, and hosting organizations

This literature review by the Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium (MERC) and Institute for Collaborative Research and Evaluation (ICRE), in partnership with the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) and State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) explores work-based learning and its implications for PK-12 institutions, institutions of higher education, and hosting organizations (e.g. employers). The report also provides background information about the foundations of work-based learning and concludes with a series of recommendations for practice, policy, and future research related to work-based learning. 

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There is also an accompanying podcast episode where report authors discuss the key takeaways with partners from V-TOP and SCHEV.