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Worcester schools outline plans to expand student work‑based learning and certifications
Summary
District staff told the March 26 committee they are piloting middle‑school career‑connected learning, expanding partnerships for internships and certifications and relying on YouthWorks funding for summer placements; the committee voted to approve and file the plan.
The Worcester Public Schools’ Teaching, Learning and Student Success subcommittee reviewed on March 26 a district plan to increase student access to jobs, internships and industry certifications.
Dr. Emily Lehman, administrative director of college and career readiness, said the district currently runs 32 Career and Technical Education programs and seven Innovation Career Pathways, and reported that last year the district provided roughly 17,000 unique career exploration experiences. "We also did help…
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