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Formerly known as NYS WECA

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Are you an educator dedicated to Career Readiness?

WBL Resources

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Virtual Internships and Resources
Virtual Textbooks
Virtual HR 
Xtreme Intern - Simulation
Virtual Job Shadow
JobShadow.Com
Volunteer NY
Chegg Virtual Internships
Virtual Student Challenge Framework Template

Virtual Internships and Experiences

CREA Webinars
February 28, 2024: Get to know your CREA Board!

March 20, 2024: NYSCREA Virtual Conference

June 20, 2024: Common Questions and Concerns

All future webinars will be shared on our members only page
CTETAC Field-Generated WBL Resources
WBL Virtual Campus
I Am Workforce Ready
Soft Skills to Pay the Bills
Power Skills
Tomorrow's Competent Professional
Pathful Explore
Skills to Succeed Academy
Postsecondary Planning Resources
Yonkers Skill Up America
Explore Work
NYS Professional Organizations
NYAAE
ACTEA
BTANYS
LIBTA
NYSAFCSE
NYSHSEA
NYSTEEA
NAF Toolkit
NYC Toolkit
IBM Skills Build
STEM Career Adventures
Amazon Virtual Workplace Tours
Amazon Future Engineer Program

@NYSEDNews
Regional Economic Development Councils
CTE TAC Work-Based Learning
Regional Occupations Projections Database

 The Edge Factor
Common Career Technical Core Standards
Career Clusters
CTE Program Approval
AdvanceCTE Graphic

Young Workers - You Have Rights
CTE Safety Flashcards
NYSED Safety in Trade and Technical Fields
EEOC Youth At Work

Sample Forms

Refer to the sample forms on the NYS website to ensure that your guidelines are up to date. Sample forms include materials for the coordinator, student and employer.
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How to get certified

Buffalo State University Information
Hofstra University Information
New York City College of Technology (City Tech)
SUNY Oswego Information 
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 NYS WBL Resources

 Work-based learning (WBL) is the umbrella term used to identify activities which collaboratively engage employers and schools in providing structured learning experiences for students. 
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NYS WBL Manual

Guidance on internships, experiences and the responsibilities of the different types work-based learning certifications.
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