Virtual Work-Based Learning for Every Student
Virtual Work-Based Learning for Every Student
Ensure equitable access through virtual guest speakers, virtual industry-led projects, on-demand virtual job shadowing videos, and more
Virtual options must be a part of every Work-Based Learning plan
Virtual options must be a part of every Work-Based Learning plan
Problem:
Students need transportation to on-site WBL opportunities, while industry professionals have limited time to travel to schools because of staffing shortages.
Solution:
With Pathful’s virtual WBL, professionals and students can connect without worrying about transportation or a huge time commitment.
Problem:
Districts don’t have the time and staff to find professionals who meet the unique needs of every classroom.
Solution:
With Pathful’s virtual WBL, districts save hundreds of sourcing hours, teachers can join pre-scheduled virtual sessions, and they can also create their own custom request.
Problem:
Students need authentic connections with professionals, but professionals often have full schedules that make it difficult to connect.
Solution:
With Pathful’s virtual WBL, live and asynchronous options give students anytime access to learn from real professionals.
Work-Based Learning opportunities for all students
Work-Based Learning opportunities for all students
- Industry-Led Projects (Beta)
- Live, Virtual Guest Speakers
- Live, Virtual Workplace Tours
- On-Demand Virtual Job Shadow Videos
Industry-Led Projects
Six-week, industry-led, problem-based learning projects, give high school students access to pre-internship opportunities and mentoring from industry professionals.
Industry-Led Projects
Six-week, industry-led, problem-based learning projects, give high school students access to pre-internship opportunities and mentoring from industry professionals.
Resource and timing constraints inhibit robust Work-Based Learning plans
Resource and timing constraints inhibit robust Work-Based Learning plans
Operational Strain
“K-12 schools and educators typically lack expertise and capacity for engaging employers and preparing and matching students…[putting] undo strain on individual K-12 staff.”
Jobs for the Future (JFF)
Multiple Data Sources for WBL Reporting
Districts utilize various sources, tools, and personnel to gather data for WBL reporting. This diversity can lead to inconsistent data, making it challenging and time-consuming to fulfill requirements.
Services that save you time and money
Services that save you time and money
Strategic partnerships that bridge the gap between industry and education
Pathful collaborates with education and workforce intermediaries, along with industry partners, to enhance the accessibility of high-quality Work-Based Learning opportunities and expand the pool of working professionals eager to share their careers with students.
Pathful collaborates with education and workforce intermediaries, along with industry partners, to enhance the accessibility of high-quality Work-Based Learning opportunities and expand the pool of working professionals eager to share their careers with students.
Stories of Work-Based Learning success
Stories of Work-Based Learning success
"We appreciated the insight into the evolvement of the industry and how it continues to change from the experience of someone directly involved."
-HS Teacher, New Jersey
“Kids can’t be what they can’t see. Oregon Connections has been pivotal in helping us bridge that inspiration gap for kids who just don’t know what’s out there after graduation.”
- Pathful Partner, Oregon
"What I enjoy most is giving students an opportunity to learn directly from real world experience the practical strategies to help them achieve their dreams and goals."
-Industry Professional, Virginia
"We appreciated the insight into the evolvement of the industry and how it continues to change from the experience of someone directly involved."
-HS Teacher, New Jersey
“Kids can’t be what they can’t see. Oregon Connections has been pivotal in helping us bridge that inspiration gap for kids who just don’t know what’s out there after graduation.”
- Pathful Partner, Oregon
"What I enjoy most is giving students an opportunity to learn directly from real world experience the practical strategies to help them achieve their dreams and goals."
-Industry Professional, Virginia
Want to sample our upcoming WBL sessions or on-demand Virtual Job Shadow videos?