Network

About the Network

The CareerReady: Network is a free, national directory designed to help educators, school leaders, and career-focused decision-makers discover, compare, and connect with high-quality work-based learning (WBL) providers across the U.S.

Supported by American Student Assistance (ASA) in partnership with Advance CTE and other national organizations, the directory includes information on organizations offering the following types of work-based learning:

• Career Fair / Career Day (Activities and events where learners are introduced to multiple industries or career options in a single setting)
• Industry Speaker (Professionals visit classrooms or virtual spaces to share industry and career insights)
• Workplace Tour (Learners visit a workplace to observe environments, operations, and careers)
• Career Counseling / Assessments (Structured career guidance or assessment tools to help learners identify interests and pathways)
• Job Shadowing (Short-term observational experiences where learners shadow professionals)
• Mentorship (Formal/informal relationship where a professional provides ongoing guidance)
• Internship (Short-term experiential learning integrating classroom knowledge with application)
• Cooperative Work Experience (Structured learning model alternating classroom and practical, often paid, work experience)
• Pre-Apprenticeship (Prepares individuals to succeed in apprenticeships by building foundational skills)
• Youth Apprenticeship (Apprenticeship model for high school students combining classroom + paid work)
• Apprenticeship (Combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction; may be registered with DOL)
• Registered Apprenticeship (Meets DOL standards; culminates in a portable, industry-recognized credential)
• Capstone/Practicum (A culminating, career-aligned project or supervised practical experience (e.g., clinical rotation, practicum, senior project) that applies accumulated knowledge and skills in a real-world or simulated work setting)
• Service Learning (A structured, community-based experience where learners apply academic knowledge and career skills to address real-world needs, paired with intentional reflection to reinforce both civic responsibility and career development)

Who Should Use This Directory

• K–12 Educators
• CTE Directors and Coordinators
• School Principals and Administrators
• Career Counselors
• Workforce Development Leaders

How to Use the Directory

1. Use Filters to Refine What you are looking for

To find relevant WBL providers, use the filters available at the top of the page. You can filter by the following categories on the main search bar:

• Provider Name or Keyword:
   Search by organization name or keywords related to the type of opportunity you’re seeking.
• WBL Model:
   Filter by the type of work-based learning experience the provider offers (e.g., internships, apprenticeships, job shadows, etc.).
• Career Cluster:
   Select from a full list of industry-aligned career clusters (e.g., Health Science, IT, Manufacturing) to find opportunities in a specific field.
• State:
   Narrow your search to a particular U.S. state.

But you can also search for providers based on the 20+ fields found on the “Filters” button. They include:

• Organization type
• Funding Model
• Geographic Reach
• State(s) Served
• Locations Served
• Partner Schools/Districts
• Students Served
• Age Groups Served
• WBL Service Models
• Career Cluster Alignment & Focus
• Modality & Delivery Channel
• Compensation, Credit & Incentives
• Duration
• School-Based Services
• Stakeholders Served
• Transportation Support
• Language Support
• Targeted Populations
• Disability Accommodations

2. Use the Interactive Map

Prefer a visual approach? Click on the interactive map to:

• Select a state
• View a list of WBL providers active in that region
• Access detailed information about each provider

3. View and Compare Providers

For each provider listed, you’ll find all the data and comprehenisve information that you can search by (see above). Use this information to compare providers and identify those that best meet your students’ needs.

4. Connect with Providers

Once you’ve identified relevant providers, follow the website information listed to reach out and begin a partnership or request more details.

Why Use the CareerReady Network?

• Save time researching high-quality WBL providers
• Support equitable access to career-connected learning
• Expand opportunities for your students across industries and through a range of options
• Stay informed with an up-to-date national resource