The resources below will help you find information about
youth work-based learning opportunities. Clicking on a link to visit any of
these sites will open a new browser window. To return to the ISEEK site, simply
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Connecting Youth to Work-based Learning
Designed by the Minnesota Department of Education in 2003 for
facilitators and businesses, this guide explains work-based learning options
and how to
initiate
work-based
learning
programs.
Call 651.582.8386 for details.
Connecting to Success
http://ici.umn.edu/ementoring/default.html
This electronic mentoring program is designed to promote successful
transition
of youth with disabilities into adult life.
Coolworks
http://www.coolworks.com/showme
This site is a resource for finding seasonal jobs or career opportunities around
the world. It also includes internship and volunteer opportunities.
eMentoring
http://www.ici.umn.edu/ementoring/about.html
This program provides young adults ages 14-21 with hands-on experiences,
skills, and opportunities to explore careers and lifetime interests.
Explore Now
http://explorenow.org/
Information and support for eMentoring relationships and programs.
Hennepin Pathfinder
http://www.hennepinpathfinder.com/
Available to Minneapolis school district students and teachers, this career exploration
tool provides links to career opportunities and resources.
ISEEK Internship Web sites
http://www.iseek.org/sv/iLinks?id=24010
A list of internship websites on ISEEK.
Job Shadowing
http://www.jobshadow.org
Job shadowing information for employers, educators, and students.
Junior Achievement
http://www.ja.org
Junior Achievement uses hands-on experiences to help young people understand
the economics of life.
Minnesota Alliance with Youth
http://www.mnyouth.org
The is a statewide alliance of communities, non-profits,
businesses, faith communities, families, and young people dedicated to
improving youth access to opportunities and resources.
MinnesotaWorks
https://www.minnesotaworks.net
Find and post work-based learning opportunities including internship, apprenticeship,
and volunteer positions.
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
http://www.doli.state.mn.us
Information about labor standards that apply to
work-based learning in Minnesota.
National Employer Leadership Council
http://www.nelc.org
This council promoted efforts that combine academic courses with real life
learning to improve student achievement.
South Central STW
http://www.scstw.org/matrix/matrix.php
Mankato's South Central Technical College's Service, Work & Learning
Center is a regional office that supports local and regional service, work
and learning activities.
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division
http://wwe.dol.gov/esa/whd
The U.S. department responsible for enforcing the nation's labor laws, including
those about students and work-based learning.
Page last updated in September 2004.
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