Districts and Educators

To fully achieve their educational mission and prepare students for life beyond graduation, schools must understand job market requirements. By joining our work-based learning program, schools can request various activities such as demonstrations, guest speakers, mentors, and unique work experiences. This ensures every student envisions a clear and distinct career path, aligning their education with real-world opportunities.

Guest Speakers

Enrich your classroom experience by inviting a guest speaker to share real-world insights, inspiring students and bridging theory with practice. To ensure a successful session, please provide a notice of two (2) to three (3) weeks. Prepare students to ask questions and engage actively in the learning process.

Real-world insights for students

Inspiring and fostering connections

Company Tours

Enhance your students’ learning experience by arranging a company tour. To ensure a smooth visit, please give three weeks’ notice, inform students about clothing and entrance requirements, provide chaperones as per school guidelines, and handle bus transportation scheduling and payment.

Insightful industry exposure

Foster career aspirations and goals

Connect classroom learning to real-world applications

Mock Interviews

Prepare your students for success with our Mock Interviews program. Educators can request sessions one month in advance, providing ample time for preparation. Tailored for general and entry-level positions, these interviews offer invaluable practice opportunities, lasting 15-20 minutes each.

Enhance preparedness

Practice and refine interview skills

Receive valuable feedback

Youth Apprenticeship

To bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world experience, our program offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on training and valuable skills in their chosen fields. Through partnerships with local businesses and organizations, students embark on a journey of learning and growth, laying the foundation for a successful career path. *This is a one to two-year process.

Enhance their career readiness

Practical, real-world experience

Career Based Learning Products

Explore ESC Region 13’s suite of Career-Based Learning products designed specifically for educators. Our curriculum-based resources are you allies in equipping students for prosperous futures. Uncover how our products can elevate your classroom experience, fostering student success in their chosen career paths.

Request an Activity for Your District

Take the next step in preparing your students for their future careers! If your district is already part of our work-based learning program, use this form to request engaging activities such as hands-on demonstrations, expert guest speakers, mentoring, and unique work-based experiences.

Not registered yet?

Email us today to join the program and unlock these career-focused opportunities for your students!