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West Virginia Workforce Readiness, REL Appalachia

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.

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Research Questions:

  • How is the Simulated Workplace initiative being implemented across different regions and program areas?
  • How can West Virginia measure the short- and long-term outcomes of students enrolled in career and technical education programs?

Geographical Areas Served:

West Virginia

Member Organizations:

  • West Virginia Department of Education
  • Hancock County Schools
  • Wayne County Schools
  • Workforce Investment Board, Mid-Ohio Valley
  • Ralph R. Willis Career and Technical Center, Logan County

Contact Information:

Laura Holian
LHolian@insightpolicyresearch.com
(703) 504-9499

External Website

http://www.relappalachia.org/media/1206/wvwra-one_pager.pdf

Keywords

Career and Technical Education; Career Readiness; Simulated Workplace; Workforce Development; West Virginia