Resources
Work-Based Learning Toolkit
The CTE Work-Based Learning Toolkit was updated in July 2025 and includes: WBL Components of a CTE Program, WBL Definitions, WBL reporting metrics, program area recommendations, assessment guide, helpful links and resources, and WBL Community of Practice information.
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Work-Based Learning Quality Expectations & Definitions
Provided by the Office of the Future of Work in the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
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CTE Industry Sponsored Project Template
Temple to use for Industry Sponsored Project for CTE Program Approval Documentation
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Work-Based Learning Program Approval Examples
High Quality CTE Examples for Work-Based Learning
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Career Assessments to use with students
Various career assessments educators recommend
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Work-Based Learning Community of Practice Resources
Various resources shared by Colorado Educators
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Colorado Career Advising
Meaningful Career Conversations
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Work-Based Learning Documents and Permission Forms
Examples of WBL Agreement, Job Shadow Permission Form, WBL Evaluations, etc
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Pre-Apprenticeship Minimum Requirements
Checklist to verify your program meets the CO Pre-Apprenticeship requirements (CareerWise)
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Colorado Youth Labor Laws
Fact Sheet
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Minors Working in Construction at 16-17 years old
Construction Education Foundation 2023
Minors in Construction
Employment of Minors in Colorado
Colorado Department of Labor & Employment INFO #22
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Career Conversation Cards by CTE Cluster Area
CTE Career Conversation Cards
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NEW CTE Career Clusters
Colorado NEW CTE Career Cluster w/Program Director names
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CTE Work-Based Learning Data Fact Sheet
FY 2025 WBL Data and Goals
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Social Capital Curriculum
ESG FREE Scope & Sequence, lesson plan guidance, and resources
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CDE Post-Secondary Workforce Readiness Sustain Fund Audit Website
Colorado Department of Education PWR Work-Based Learning Collection/Audit/Rules/Resources Website
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