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Work-Based Learning

Mentored Industry Projects

Mentored Industry Projects support student skill development and professional connections through authentic problem solving and mentoring practice. They can count towards the Career Preparation element of NAFTrack Certification as long as they are 40+ hours.

Explore these resources as you implement and facilitate Mentored Industry Projects in your classroom.

Implementing

Mentored Industry Project Implementation Guide

Review key elements of Mentored Industry Projects, facilitation, and the role of students, educators, and partners as individual stakeholders.

Mentored Industry Project FAQ

Explore frequently asked questions about Mentored Industry Project implementation and facilitation.

How Teamship can count towards NAFTrack Certification

Learn about how Teamship can fulfill the Career Preparation and Skills Assessment portions of NTC.

Reflecting

Future Ready Skills Assessment Sample

A PDF example of the Future Ready Skills Assessment. Formerly NAF's Internship Assessment.

WBL Reflection Form Questions

Preview the list of questions students will answer during their post WBL reflection.

Student Thank You Note

Customizable Thank You email template for student(s) to send to WBL volunteer(s) after an event.

Additional Resources

KnoPro - Challenge Yourself and Change The World!

With KnoPro, students solve real-world problems they care about (in teams or solo!); build in-demand skills for resumes or college applications; AND earn points that convert to prizes and cash.

Counting KnoPro Challenges towards NAFTrack Certification

Learn how KnoPro Challenges can be classified as WBL activities, based on the number of hours completed and depth of mentorship students receive. This resource also includes how to enter Challenges in the WBL Tracker.

Teamship

In Teamship, groups of three to four students come together to collaborate and solve meaningful, real-world problems for businesses and organizations.