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.

Social Capital Curriculum

ESG FREE Scope & Sequence, lesson plan guidance, and resources

Work-Based Learning Quality Expectations & Definitions

Provided by the Office of the Future of Work in the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

CTE Industry Sponsored Project Template

Temple to use for Industry Sponsored Project for CTE Program Approval Documentation

Work-Based Learning Program Approval Examples

High Quality CTE Examples for Work-Based Learning

Career Assessments to use with students

Various career assessments educators recommend

Work-Based Learning Community of Practice Resources

Various resources shared by Colorado Educators

Career Conversation Cards by CTE Cluster Area

CTE Career Conversation Cards

CDE Updates on Postsecondary & Workforce Readiness Programs

CACTE July 2025 presentation from Colorado Department of Education

Colorado Career Advising

Meaningful Career Conversations

Work-Based Learning Documents and Permission Forms

Examples of WBL Agreement, Job Shadow Permission Form, WBL Evaluations, etc

CTE Work-Based Learning Data Fact Sheet

FY 2025 WBL Data and Goals

CTE Data Fact Sheet 2023-2024

Helpful CTE Data

Colorado Youth Labor Laws

Fact Sheet

Employment of Minors in Colorado

Colorado Department of Labor & Employment INFO #22