West Virginia's approach to preparing high school students for employment immerses them in real workplace environments while they are still in high school. The state's Simulated Workplace initiative is one example, collaborating with businesses, post-secondary institutions, and educators to provide authentic learning experiences.
The West Virginia Workforce Readiness Alliance will focus on projects aimed at: studying the effectiveness of the Simulated Workplace initiative; examining career and technical education (CTE) best practices; and helping educators, students, and parents understand CTE as a strategy for career readiness and success after high school.
West Virginia
Laura Holian
LHolian@insightpolicyresearch.com
(703) 504-9499
http://www.relappalachia.org/media/1206/wvwra-one_pager.pdf
Career and Technical Education; Career Readiness; Simulated Workplace; Workforce Development; West Virginia