Learner-Centered Collaborative

Grades 6–8 Grades 9–10 Grades 11–12 Grades K–5

Young participants are actively engaged as lerners and collaborators-they're not just passive observers. They work along side eductors, mentors, or employer partners to apply classroom-based knowledge in real-world work settings, exploring tasks, challenges, and roles that align with their interests and future goals. Because the experience is learner-centered, it emphasizes student agency, reflection, and meaningful connections between their work experience and personal growth. The collaborative aspect ensures that youth, adults, and workplace partners share responsibility for designing and supporting the experience making it richer, more relevant, and more equitable.

ORGANIZATION TYPE

Non-Profit Operator

STUDENTS SERVED

1000+

GEOGRAPHIC REACH

National

STATE(S) COVERED

Hawaii, California, New Mexico, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Montana, Kentucky, New York, Texas

LOCALE(S) SERVED

Urban, Rural, Tribal, Suburban

WBL SERVICE MODELS

Workplace Tour, Career Counseling / Assessments, Internship, Cooperative Work Experience, Pre-Apprenticeship, Youth Apprenticeship, Apprenticeship, Registered Apprenticeship, Capstone/Practicum, Service Learning

DELIVERY MODALITY

School-based

TYPICAL DURATION

Long-term

SCHOOL-BASED TIMING

In-school

COMPENSATION TYPE

Paid, Stipend, Unpaid, Academic Credit, Credential, Other Incentives/ Benefits

STAKEHOLDERS SERVED

Educators, State Education Agency, Professional, Network Membership For Schools, Technical Assistance For Schools/Districts, Basic Career Exploration Tools

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Multilingual

TARGETED POPULATIONS

Low-income / FRPL Eligible

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Yes

CAREER CLUSTERS ALIGNMENT

Cross-cutting Cluster

FUNDING MODEL

Grants, Philanthropy, Earned Revenue

SIMILAR PROVIDERS

Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)

Nationwide

Local, National, Statewide

CASEL has helped grow social and emotional learning from a promising theory to an essential part of education. As a nonprofit, nonpartisan leader in SEL, we are uniquely positioned to evaluate programming, curate research, inform legislation, and partner on implementation. Whether we are sharing what we've learned through an academic journal or supporting partner schools districts, all of our efforts are unified by a commitment to evidenc-based SEL to support all students' learning and development.

Available in: Nationwide

grades k–5 grades 6–8 grades 9–10 grades 11–12

Tarrant To & Through Partnership

Regional

The Tarrant To & Through Partnership aims to ensure more Tarrant County students have the training and skills they need to thrive in today's workforce.

Available in: TX

grades 6–8 grades 9–10 grades 11–12 postsecondary

Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation

Regional

The Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation is a 501 non-profit organization dedicated to training and developing future professionals in the metalworking and manufacturing industry in southwestern Pennsylvania. Its work includes a four-year registered apprenticeship program combining classroom instruction and on-the-job learning, as well as youth initiatives like robotics and STEM programs that build pathways into advanced manufacturing.

Available in: PA

grades 6–8 grades 9–10 grades 11–12 postsecondary grades k–5