Work-Based Learning: Resources
The following resources are available to assist Districts, Schools, and Teachers with Work-Based Learning planning. These resources are intended to give suggestions, supply sample forms, and assist with clarification of requirements. If a specific situation arises that is not listed below, and more information is needed, please contact an ADE CTE Program Specialist and the ADE CTE Program Services Director.
Work-Based Learning Examples by Program Area
Website Resources
Arizona Curfew Laws
http://lawforkids.org/curfew
Arizona Department of Education Cooperative Education, K-12 Endorsement
/educator-certification/cooperative-education-k-12
Arizona Department of Economic Security - Apprenticeship programs
https://des.az.gov/services/employment/apprenticeship-home
Arizona Minimum Wage
https://www.minimum-wage.org/arizona
Arizona State Constitution of Child Labor Laws
http://www.azleg.gov/viewDocument/?docName=http://www.azleg.gov/const/18/2.htm
Arizona State Office of Economic Opportunity
https://oeo.az.gov/
Federal Government Youth Workers and the Law
https://www.youthrules.gov/
Industrial Commission of Arizona
https://www.azica.gov/
Linked Learning Alliance Work-Based Learning Continuum
https://d985fra41m798.cloudfront.net/resources/LLA-WBLConitnuum.pdf?mtime=20211018124137&focal=none
National FFA Organization - Supervised Agricultural Experiences
https://www.ffa.org/about/supervised-agricultural-experiences
SBA Writing a Business Plan
http://www.sba.gov/writing-business-plan
Youth Rules Work-based Learning Videos
https://www.youthrules.gov/share/teens-saying/index.htm
US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Youth@Work Video and Manuals
https://www.eeoc.gov/youth/classroom.html
The Youth@Work video explores discrimination and harassment based on race, skin color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, and disability. The video also addresses retaliation.
Sample Forms
These sample forms can be used in your Work-Based Learning Programs. Each of these forms are Word Documents in template form that you can download and adjust to fit the needs of your district and school. Please be advised these are samples that need to be reviewed by your legal counsel and board for adopted use if required by your administration.