ACTE's 2024 National Work-Based Learning Conference

Upper Valley Career Center has a long-established, clearly structured, work-based learning program which has expanded to include youth (pre) apprenticeships. Students pursue career pathways of interest and are aligned to employers and apprenticeship providers who offer mentoring and support related instruction. This session will explore innovative ideas to provide for recruitment of students, pay, and other traditional barriers, as well as strategies for recruitment of businesses and local support. Learn how UVCC has built pipelines to meet local workforce development needs, including a grow-our-own program to meet industries workforce shortage. Tips will be shared on how to involve business partners to grow your program to benefit their workforce needs.