Students who have completed appropriate CTE courses may be eligible to enroll in Career Preparations, Extended Career Preparations, or a CTE Practicum Course. These are all examples of Work-Based Learning. CTE Work-Based Learning provides opportunities for students to: 

• Apply academic and technical knowledge and skills learned in the classroom in a realistic setting
• Engage with business and industry professionals
• Explore and experience potential career options
• Develop and practice essential employability skills

Helpful links:

• TEA CTE Work-Based Learning Guidelines
• TEA Student Attendance Accounting Handbook

Course Documentation:

Students, employers, parents, and instructor shall all have access to the following documents for complete understanding of the course requirements.

• Work-Based Learning Manual
• Parent Letter

For inquiries about the program, see contacts listed on page 15 of the WBL Manual.