Apprenticeships/Internships
College & Workforce Readiness
Want to Motivate Students? Give Them a Meaningful Taste of the Working World
Work-based learning experiences can help students understand why the classes they are taking are relevant to their future success.
College & Workforce Readiness
Spotlight
Spotlight on Career-Readiness & Real-World Skills
This Spotlight will help you analyze student interest for in-demand jobs, investigate the benefits of youth apprenticeships, and more.
College & Workforce Readiness
Youth Apprenticeships Are Growing, But Disparities Remain. How Can Districts Help?
Encouraging more diverse groups of students to try the guided career programs can make a difference.
College & Workforce Readiness
Biden Administration Urges Schools to Expand Apprenticeships and Career Learning
In too many schools, "it's a four-year college or bust mentality," Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said.
Teaching Profession
In Their Own Words
From Hospice Work to 1st Grade: One Teacher's Career-Changing Journey
A 1st grade teacher in Tennessee shares her journey into the classroom through an apprenticeship model, and the joys and challenges so far.
Teacher Preparation
Apprenticeships Are the New Frontier of Teacher Preparation. Here's How They Work
States are using federal labor funding to support the hands-on approach to teacher training and remove cost barriers for would-be teachers.
Special Education
Older Students Face Time Crunch in Getting Crucial Special Education Services
Many students with disabilities missed out on key transition services during the pandemic. Advocates are pushing schools to make up for lost time.
College & Workforce Readiness
Opinion
The High School Network Providing Students With On-the-Job Training
Rick Hess speaks with Cristo Rey Network President Elizabeth Goettl about the network's innovative work-study program.
College & Workforce Readiness
From Our Research Center
The COVID-19 Economy Is Putting Vulnerable Students' Career Prospects at High Risk
The EdWeek Research Center conducted a survey of educators to understand which students are now most at risk for job limitations.
College & Workforce Readiness
Student Interest in Health-Care Careers Takes Off During Pandemic
The coronavirus crisis is boosting a trend toward health-care and medical pathways. The challenge is getting students hands-on training.
College & Workforce Readiness
Leader Reflection
An Untapped Path to Equity Runs Through Career-Technical Education
Former EdWeek Leader to Learn From Susana Cordova, now with the Dallas district, highlights how CTE could be harnessed to create equity.
School & District Management
Video
Careers, Competitions, Creativity: New Courses Help Students Explore the Future
Superintendent Shari Camhi helps students explore different career industries & internships by giving students a hands-on chance to explore.
College & Workforce Readiness
Schools Embed Classes in Cutting-Edge Businesses
A handful of districts in upstate New York are moving career technical education classes to cutting-edge businesses so students can have more "authentic" learning experiences.
College & Workforce Readiness
From Our Research Center
Data: 5 Big Challenges in Preparing K-12 Students for the World of Work
Schools are trying to forge stronger workforce connections in K-12 by revamping curriculum and school culture to help students explore potential careers.