District Work- Based Learning Plans

The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council, Iowa Department of Education and Iowa Business Council collaborated on the Request for Proposals to school-business partnerships involved in the STEM BEST (Business Engaging Students and Teachers) Program. Recipients received support to design relevant, engaging K-12 work-based learning plans or to improve upon existing plans, that would serve as models for other schools across the state.

Explore current District Work-based Learning Spotlights

Work-based learning has proven to be an effective tool for educators to connect what is taught in the classroom to what is needed to thrive as employees and citizens. It helps to develop technical skills and employability skills, such as problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking and punctuality. 

See all the current plans at https://educate.iowa.gov/iowa-stem/stem-resources/work-based-learning-plans 

 

 

 

 

 

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