Bringing career readiness and work-based learning resources to the classroom
The PrepareRI Work-Based Learning Navigator is a free online portal designed to connect classroom learning to career exploration and work-based learning opportunities. Through this platform, employers post-work-based learning opportunities (like job shadowing and internships) and educators can search and request those resources for their classroom.
Benefits for Educators
- Align curriculum with work-based learning
- Help students expand their professional networks
- Teach students real-world skills for the workforce
- Boost students’ resumes
- Help students reach mandatory 80 hours of work-based learning
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Benefits for Employers
- Build a pipeline of future talent
- Help employees build mentorship and leadership skills
- Gain insights from young people about recruitment strategies
- Promote corporate social responsibility
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The Navigator offers a variety of resources for Rhode Island’s public and charter school educators thanks to the generosity of employer partners:
Career Exploration Resources
- Career Fairs
- Career Panels
- Guest Speakers
- Employer Advisor for CTE Programs
- Mentorships
- Job Shadows
- Workplace Tours
Work-Based Learning Resources
- Academic Year Internships
- Employer or Industry-Specific Projects
- Service-Learning Opportunities
- Summer Internships
- Teacher Externships
- Work Readiness Workshops
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Employers | Educators
Do you have questions on how to sign up? Please email wblnavigator@skillsforri.com.
