Worksite tours introduce groups of Pathway/Academy students to the world of work by exposing them to the environment, expectations, and requirements of the workplace, professions, and industries. Worksite tours allow students to take an up-close look at what a workplace is, what the people working there are like and how to relate classroom learning to the world of work.
For WBL Organizers
| WHY? Student Learning Outcomes of awareness experiences:- Describe different careers and the basic pathways leading to a variety of careers
- Describe how basic skills such as math and reading are used in the workplace
- Explain the importance of post-secondary education and training following high school graduation
HOW? Characteristics of awareness experiences: - Expose students to a variety of careers by connecting them with business partners (in-person or virtual)
- Allow students to begin identifying areas of career interest
- Allow students to observe, receive information, and ask questions to acquire knowledge and awareness
- Relate school with the world of work by connecting careers to Academy/Pathway and post-secondary education
- Can include classroom projects which emulate workplace projects
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