Plan and Implement WBL

Expand your work-based learning opportunities and build experiences to ensure your students are college and career ready. Explore NAF's work-based learning resources to as you implement work-based learning.

Planning

Planning Timeline

Detailed planning timeline for all work-based learning activities.

Work-Based Learning Plan and Calendar

Intentionally plan work-based learning activities for all students in your academy.

Communications Toolkit

Customizable email templates to use for recruiting and communicating with WBL volunteers from local businesses.

Presentation Template - Guest Speaker

A slide deck template to help volunteers prepare their guest speaker presentation.

Implementing

Resume and Cover Letter

Help students showcase their talents and interests through resume and cover letter creation. Use this template as a starting place for document development.

Sample Questions

Help students prepare for a mock interview through practice with sample questions.

Mentoring Guide

Build intentional connections between students and mentors. Explore mentorship resources to start a mentorship program and engage partners in your classroom.

MENTOR

Find resources and more related to becoming a mentor.

Youth Mentoring Program

Discover the benefits of mentoring and explore resources to help get started.

The Benefits of In-school Student Mentoring

Learn about the benefits of mentoring for high school students through mentorship success stories.

Lesson Plans

Lesson Plan Integration & Implementation Guide

Strategies for how to implement the outcomes-driven work-based learning lesson plans, which are designed to help teachers explore integration exercises and create experiences best fit for students and partners.

WBL Lesson Plan - Skills Workshop

Take a traditional guest speaker activity to the next level, inviting partners to teach career-relevant skills to students. This activity is best fit for ninth and tenth grade students exploring career aspirations and developing career skills.

WBL Lesson Plan - Informational Interview

This lesson plan provides students a tailored approach to implementing informational interviews.

WBL Lesson Plan - Resume Review

Use this lesson plan with junior students who are preparing for an internship or senior students who are preparing for postsecondary study and work.

WBL Lesson Plan - Mock Interviews

This lesson plan takes a deep dive into mock interviews, which allow students to practice their interview skills and get valuable feedback from business partners.

WBL Lesson Plan - Prepare for a Worksite Tour

This lesson plan focuses on the preparation and reflection element involved in a worksite tour.

Student Facing

Professional Dress Guidelines

Learn more about how to make a positive impression by dressing professionally, whether for in-person or virtual work-related experiences.

WBL Research Prep Activity for Students

Help students prepare for work-based learning activities through a research activity where students answer a few questions related to the upcoming activity.

Consent Form

Student permission form for students and parents/guardians to sign prior to a WBL experience.

Student Thank You Note

Customizable Thank You email template for student(s) to send to WBL volunteer(s) after an event.

Student Timeline - Informational Interview

Timeline for planning and implementing an informational interview.

Finding Business Partners

Students are guided through how to find prospective candidates for informational interviews.

Phone and Video Call Etiquette and Scripts

Students are provided with phone and video call etiquette tips in advance of an informational interview.