WHAT IS WORK-BASED LEARNING UNDER STW?
Work-based learning – a learning experience for a student at an employer’s worksite – is one of the three core elements of STW systems, along with school-based learning and connecting activities. It includes work experience (both paid and unpaid), workplace mentoring, and broad instruction, to the extent practicable, in all aspects of an industry. In addition, work-based learning includes a planned program of job training and work experience at progressively higher levels. This planned program, coordinated with school-based learning, relates to the career majors of students and leads to the award of skill certificates. Instruction in general workplace competencies – including developing positive work attitudes, employability, and participative skills – is also part of the work-based learning component of STW. #2. ARE ALL STW WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES SUBJECT TO FLSA? No. Activities occurring in the workplace that do not involve the performance of work are not “employment” subject
