{"id":176796,"date":"2026-04-29T12:23:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T18:23:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/skylinehigh\/?page_id=176796"},"modified":"2026-10-09T11:24:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T17:24:07","slug":"work-based-learning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/skylinehigh\/career-center\/work-based-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Work-based Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"line-height:1.7;\">\n\n  <!-- PAGE TITLE -->\n  <h1 style=\"font-size:32px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 24px 0;\">\n    Work-Based Learning (WBL)\n  <\/h1>\n\n  <!-- INTRODUCTION -->\n  <h2>Explore Careers Beyond the Classroom!<\/h2>\n\n  <p>\n    Ever wondered what it&#8217;s really like to work in a career\n    you&#8217;re interested in? <strong>Work-Based Learning (WBL)<\/strong>\n    gives students opportunities to explore careers,\n    connect with professionals, and gain real-world\n    experiences outside the traditional classroom.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    Whether you&#8217;re interested in healthcare, engineering,\n    business, technology, skilled trades, or another career\n    field, Work-Based Learning can help you discover\n    your interests, build valuable skills, and make\n    more informed decisions about your future.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <!-- THREE MAIN AREAS -->\n  <h2>Three Ways to Get Involved<\/h2>\n\n  <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:20px;margin:24px 0;\">\n\n    <!-- INTERNSHIPS -->\n    <div style=\"background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;padding:24px;\">\n\n      <h3 style=\"margin-top:0;\">Internships<\/h3>\n\n      <p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\n        Gain hands-on experience at a real workplace,\n        learn from professionals, explore career interests,\n        and earn elective credit while building skills\n        for your future.\n      <\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- JOB SHADOWS -->\n    <div style=\"background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;padding:24px;\">\n\n      <h3 style=\"margin-top:0;\">Job Shadows<\/h3>\n\n      <p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\n        Spend time observing a professional in their\n        workplace to learn what their job involves,\n        what skills they use, and what a typical\n        workday looks like.\n      <\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- FIELD TRIPS -->\n    <div style=\"background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;padding:24px;\">\n\n      <h3 style=\"margin-top:0;\">CTE Field Trips &amp; Events<\/h3>\n\n      <p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\n        Visit workplaces, meet industry professionals,\n        explore college programs, and participate\n        in special career-focused events.\n      <\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <hr style=\"border:0;border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin:35px 0;\">\n\n  <!-- INTERNSHIP SECTION -->\n  <h2>Internships<\/h2>\n\n  <p>\n    Internships are an incredible way to gain real-world\n    work experience while you&#8217;re still in high school!\n    Students have the opportunity to explore different\n    career paths, develop professional skills, and\n    learn more about fields they&#8217;re interested in.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    Internships can also be a great addition to your\n    <strong>r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and college applications<\/strong>,\n    helping you stand out by demonstrating initiative,\n    experience, and career exploration.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <!-- INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS -->\n  <div style=\"background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;padding:24px;margin:24px 0;\">\n\n    <h3 style=\"margin-top:0;\">Internship Eligibility &amp; Requirements<\/h3>\n\n    <p>To participate in an internship, students must:<\/p>\n\n    <ul style=\"padding-left:24px;\">\n      <li>\n        Be a <strong>junior or senior<\/strong>\n        (with summer opportunities available for eligible\n        students entering their junior year).\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        Have at least a <strong>2.5 GPA<\/strong>\n        or a counselor recommendation.\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        Have reliable <strong>transportation<\/strong>\n        to and from the internship site.\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        Complete any required <strong>prerequisite classes<\/strong>,\n        which vary by internship.\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        Meet with <strong>Alex Lott<\/strong>, Skyline&#8217;s\n        Work-Based Learning Specialist, and complete\n        an internship application.\n      <\/li>\n      <li>\n        Attend a required <strong>2-hour district orientation<\/strong>.\n      <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- INTERNSHIP CREDIT -->\n  <h3>Earn High School Credit Through an Internship<\/h3>\n\n  <p>\n    Students who successfully complete an internship\n    can earn <strong>0.5 high school elective credit<\/strong>.\n    To earn credit, students must:\n  <\/p>\n\n  <ul style=\"padding-left:24px;\">\n    <li>\n      Complete <strong>40 hours<\/strong> at their\n      internship site.\n    <\/li>\n    <li>\n      Complete the accompanying <strong>Canvas internship course<\/strong>.\n    <\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <p>\n    The Canvas course connects classroom learning with\n    the internship experience and includes activities\n    related to r\u00e9sum\u00e9 building, interviewing,\n    professional communication, public speaking,\n    and creating a LinkedIn profile.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <!-- INTERNSHIP FLEXIBILITY -->\n  <h3>When Can I Complete an Internship?<\/h3>\n\n  <p>\n    Internships are available during\n    <strong>fall semester, spring semester, and summer<\/strong>.\n    Students entering their junior year may also\n    complete an internship during the summer between\n    sophomore and junior year.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    Students may participate in internships\n    <strong>up to two times<\/strong>, provided\n    each internship takes place at a different site.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    <strong>Not a junior or senior yet?<\/strong>\n    You can still start preparing! Visit the Career Center\n    to learn about internship opportunities and find out\n    which prerequisite classes you may want to take.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <!-- INTERNSHIP APPLICATION -->\n  <div style=\"background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;padding:26px;margin:28px 0;\">\n\n    <h3 style=\"margin-top:0;\">Interested in an Internship?<\/h3>\n\n    <p>\n      Start by reviewing the internship application\n      and meeting with Alex Lott in the Skyline Career\n      Center. She can help you explore available\n      internship opportunities, understand requirements,\n      and determine your next steps.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1dbPeKP1HnKEdttyjxdQY7bMsepaE-XyX\/view?usp=sharing\"\n         target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n         style=\"display:inline-block;background:#333;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;padding:13px 22px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:700;\">\n        View Internship Application &rarr;\n      <\/a>\n    <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <hr style=\"border:0;border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin:35px 0;\">\n\n  <!-- JOB SHADOWS -->\n  <h2>Job Shadows<\/h2>\n\n  <p>\n    Curious about a career but not quite ready to commit\n    to an internship? A <strong>job shadow<\/strong>\n    gives you the chance to observe a professional\n    at work and see what their career is really like.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    Job shadows can help you learn about daily\n    responsibilities, workplace environments,\n    professional skills, and the education or\n    training needed for a particular career.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    Job shadowing is a great way to explore your\n    interests, ask questions, and decide whether\n    a career might be a good fit for you.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div style=\"background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;padding:24px;margin:24px 0;\">\n\n    <h3 style=\"margin-top:0;\">Interested in Job Shadowing?<\/h3>\n\n    <p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\n      Stop by the <strong>Skyline Career Center<\/strong>\n      and talk with <strong>Alex Lott<\/strong>,\n      our Work-Based Learning Specialist.\n      She can help you learn more about job shadowing\n      opportunities and how to get involved.\n    <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <hr style=\"border:0;border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin:35px 0;\">\n\n  <!-- FIELD TRIPS AND EVENTS -->\n  <h2>CTE Field Trips &amp; Career Events<\/h2>\n\n  <p>\n    Throughout the school year, Skyline students\n    have opportunities to participate in\n    <strong>career-focused field trips and events<\/strong>\n    that connect classroom learning to the real world.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    These experiences may include workplace tours,\n    industry demonstrations, college program visits,\n    hands-on career activities, and opportunities\n    to meet professionals working in different fields.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    Career events are a great way to explore\n    industries you may not know much about,\n    make connections, and discover exciting\n    opportunities for your future.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <!-- UPCOMING EVENTS -->\n  <div style=\"background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;padding:26px;margin:28px 0;\">\n\n    <h3 style=\"margin-top:0;\">Upcoming Work-Based Learning Events<\/h3>\n\n    <p>\n      Interested in seeing what opportunities are coming up?\n      Explore our list of upcoming Work-Based Learning\n      field trips, career events, and other experiences.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      <strong>To sign up for an event, stop by the\n      Skyline Career Center and speak with Alex Lott.<\/strong>\n      She can provide event details, explain any\n      requirements, and help you register.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1V-Qhf_PceKfL_dqHOkuvnki-eHmnNvj__D--F3Rn9Tk\/edit?usp=sharing\"\n         target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n         style=\"display:inline-block;background:#333;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;padding:13px 22px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:700;\">\n        View Upcoming WBL Events &rarr;\n      <\/a>\n    <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p>\n    Be sure to check back throughout the school year,\n    as new Work-Based Learning opportunities may\n    become available!\n  <\/p>\n\n  <hr style=\"border:0;border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin:35px 0;\">\n\n  <!-- CONTACT -->\n  <h2>Questions About Work-Based Learning?<\/h2>\n\n  <p>\n    Whether you&#8217;re interested in an internship,\n    job shadow, field trip, or upcoming career event,\n    <strong>Alex Lott is your go-to person for all\n    Work-Based Learning opportunities at Skyline!<\/strong>\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div style=\"background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;padding:24px;margin:20px 0;\">\n\n    <h3 style=\"margin-top:0;\">Alex Lott<\/h3>\n\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\">\n      <strong>Work-Based Learning Specialist<\/strong><br>\n      Skyline High School\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\">\n      <strong>Email:<\/strong>\n      <a href=\"mailto:atlott@graniteschools.org\">\n        atlott@graniteschools.org\n      <\/a>\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\">\n      <strong>Phone:<\/strong>\n      <a href=\"tel:3856466833\">385-646-6833<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\n      Students are always welcome to stop by the\n      <strong>Skyline Career Center<\/strong>\n      to speak with Alex about available opportunities,\n      upcoming events, applications, or any other\n      Work-Based Learning questions.\n    <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Work-Based Learning (WBL) Explore Careers Beyond the Classroom! 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