CTE High-Quality Work-Based Learning (HQWBL)
Career and Technical Education High-Quality Work-Based Learning Guide (docx) is based on the redesigned methods of instruction effective September 28, 2023. This implementation guide focuses on the 12 types of HQWBL methods of instruction used in Virginia; job shadowing, service learning, mentorship, externship, school-based enterprise, internship, entrepreneurship, clinical experience, cooperative education, youth registered apprenticeship, registered apprenticeship, and supervised agricultural experience, along with opportunities for students to earn one credit toward graduation in addition to any credit earned through the associated CTE course in cooperative education, internship, entrepreneurship, youth registered apprenticeship, and supervised agricultural experience for completing 280 hours of work experience and one-half credit for 140 hours of work experience in mentorship. It includes Virginia regulations and guidelines for the administration of CTE HQWBL and provides resources for Work-Based Learning coordinators. School divisions should use this guide to implement CTE HQWBL offerings locally.
Resources
- 29 CFR Part 570- Regulations of the child labor provisions under the FLSA.
- Child Labor Bulletin No. 101 - Describes the occupational requirements for nonagricultural employment.
- Child Labor Bulletin No. 102 - Describes the occupational and hours limitations for agricultural employment for minors.
- Child Labor Laws - Index of Hazardous Occupations 16VAC15-30-20
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)- Establishes the child labor provisions for the employment of young workers.
- Federal and State Labor Laws for Youth Work-Based Learning (docx) - Comparison tool
- CTE HQWBL Opportunities in Virginia Chart (docx)
- SAE for All - Describes the requirements for implementing HQWBL during supervised agricultural experiences.
- State Child Labor Laws - links to state employment laws which also regulate the employment of young workers.
- Trainings for CTE Administrators and Work-Based Learning Coordinators
- YouthRules! - Describes the requirements of the child labor laws as they relate to teens, parents, educators, and employers.