School-to-Career

In schools across America today, students involved in school-to-career initiatives, in addition to "the basics" of reading, writing, and arithmetic, learn to work in teams, communicate effectively, solve problems, and think critically. School-to-career programs change the structure of education and training by combining academic learning and hands-on experiences. Students use academic lessons to explore further their interests, talents, and abilities and understand the advantages of obtaining a good education. They become more engaged in school when they are able to apply classroom lessons and theories in "real world" settings. School-to-career initiatives prepare young people for a lifetime of learning in school, on the job, and in the course of their day-to-day lives.

Current and recent NIWL projects with a focus on school-to-career include:

Bridge to Employment

Career Passport

Career and Technical Education Transition Program

Central Educational Center Evaluation and Dissemination

College and Career Transitions Initiative Virtual Reader

Curriculum Integration Study

Education Reform for the Knowledge Economy Support Project

Lansing Area Manufacturing Partnership

National School-to-Work Learning and Information Center

National Study of Fast Food Employment

Partnerships for College Access and Success Program

Performance Measurement Initiative

Research and Evaluation Capacity Building & School-to-Career Progress Measures

Southend Community Services

Study to Assess Funding and Accountability Systems in Vocational Education

Study of School-to-Work Transition Education Reform