Resources

Student Exploration

Career and Technical Education Student Organizations (CTSOs): Information and links to SD Dept. of Education approved CTSOs
Career One Stop: Resources and activities for students to research and explore career information, training, and jobs
Claim Your Future: Online simulation that allows students to explore future careers
Hot Career Profiles: SD Dept. of Labor and Regulation hot careers occupational profiles
Hot Careers Flyer: SD Dept. of Labor and Regulation top 30 hot careers
My Skills My Future: Students explore new career options and expand their job search
O*NET Career Exploration Tools: Self-directed career exploration and assessment tools
Online Educational Games: Online educational games to engage students in career and financial planning
Our Dakota Dreams: Virtual guide to career and post secondary education planning
SD Week of Work: Online resources and career videos for exploring South Dakota careers
SDMyLife: Activities, lessons, and resources to assist students with navigating career and college readiness
Teen Science Cafe: SD Discovery Center program for teens to explore science and technology careers
StartTodaySD: SD's apprenticeship program is an easy way to find apprentices and apprenticeships across the state

Classroom Learning

Capstone: Entrepreneurship Experience Framework: SD Dept. of Education framework for designing the Capstone Entrepreneurship Experience course
Capstone: Entrepreneurship Experience Standards: SD Dept. of Education course description and standards document
Capstone: Senior Experience Framework: SD Dept. of Education framework for designing the Capstone Senior Experience course
Capstone: Senior Experience Standards: SD Dept. of Education course description and standards document
Capstone: Service Learning Framework: SD Dept. of Education framework for designing the Capstone Service Learning course
Capstone: Service Learning Standards: SD Dept. of Education course description and standards document
Capstone: Youth Apprenticeship Framework: SD Dept. of Education framework for designing the Capstone Youth Apprenticeship course
Capstone: Youth Apprenticeship Standards: SD Dept. of Education course description and standards document
Capstone: Youth Internship Framework: SD Dept. of Education framework for designing the Capstone Youth Internship course
Capstone: Youth Internship Standards: SD Dept. of Education course description and standards document
Career Aware: SD Dept. of Labor and Regulation career activities for grades 3-5
Career Peeks: SD Dept. of Labor and Regulation career activities for grades K-2
Career Readiness Soft Skills: SD Dept. of Education standards and resources on career readiness soft skills
Career Wonders: SD Dept. of Labor and Regulation career activities for grades 5-8
CTE: Capstone Experiences: South Dakota Dept. of Education Homepage for CTE Capstone Experiences
Dept. of Labor and Regulation’s Educator Playbook: Exploring Careers with Registered Apprenticeships: SD Dept. of Labor and Regulation Registered Youth Apprenticeship Educator lessons and activities
Dept. of Labor and Regulation’s Student Learnbook: Exploring Careers with Registered Apprenticeships: SD Dept. of Labor and Regulation Registered Youth Apprenticeship Student lessons and activities
Dual Credit Courses: SD Dept. of Education approved dual credit course listing
Industry Recognized Credentials: SD Dept. of Education state approved list and information on industry recognized credentials
South Dakota Week of Work: Careers exploration and engagement opportunities across South Dakota
WBL Activity Matrix and Definitions: WBL activities and definitions organized by the three WBL stages: Explore, Engage, and Experience.

Forms & Templates

CTE: Capstone Judging Interest Form: Example capstone judge interest form
Internship Forms and Templates - Youth Internship Experience: Sample forms and templates for use with the Youth Internship Capstone course
Mentoring Communication Log - Entrepreneurship Experience: Example mentorship communication log Entrepreneurship Experience Capstone course
Mentoring Communication Log - Senior Experience: Example mentorship communication log Senior Experience Capstone course
Mentoring Communication Log - Service Learning: Example mentorship communication log Service Learning Capstone course
Mentorship Agreement Form - Entrepreneurship Experience: Example mentorship agreement form for Entrepreneurship Experience Capstone course
Mentorship Agreement Form - Senior Experience: Example mentorship agreement form for Senior Experience Capstone course
Mentorship Agreement Form - Service Learning: Example mentorship agreement form for Service Learning Capstone course
Parent Permission Form - Entrepreneurship Experience: Example parent permission form for Entrepreneurship Experience Capstone course
Parent Permission Form - Senior Experience: Example parent permission form for Senior Exerience Capstone course
Parent Permission Form - Service Learning: Example parent permission form for Service Learning Capstone course

How To's

Leverage Your Local Network: Tool for schools to evaluate possible industry and community partners
Career Exploration and Skills Development: Career exploration guidance and resources from Youth.gov
Business and Industry Guest Speaker Guidelines: Guidelines for business and industry guest speakers
SD Department of Labor and Regulation Work-based Learning Toolkit: SD Dept. of Labor and Regulation guidance for arranging job shadow experiences
SD Department of Labor and Regulation WBL Forms and Templates: SD Dept. of Labor and Regulation work-based learning guidance, resources, and activities
CTE Program Advisory Committee Framework: SD Dept. of Education guidance on creating a CTE Program Advisory Committee
Developing Simulated Work-Based Learning Experiences: Publication from the U.S. Dept. of Education on instructional approaches and noteworthy practices for simulated work-based learning
Business and Industry Tours (field trips): Guidelines for career connected industry and business tours
Business and Industry Guide to Work-based Learning: A starting point for helpling business and industry partners engage with their future workforce through WBL
Working with CTSOs: Ideas on How a Business Can Partner With Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)
Work-based Learning Readiness Assessment Tool: Tool for schools to develop and enhance WBL programs
Work-based Learning FAQ

Youth Employment

Child Labor: US Dept. of Labor and Regulation guidance, resources, and e-tools related to Child Labor provisions
Federal Youth Labor Laws FAQ: Labor Laws FAQs
School-Based Vocational Education Programs FAQ: Frequently asked questions about youth employe (non-agricultural) in educational programs offered in partnership with businesses
Student Learning Exemption Agreement for Hazardous Occupations
Youth & Young Worker Employment: US Dept. of Labor and Regulation youth and young worker employment information
Youth Rules Young Worker Toolkit: Comprehensive toolkit provided by the US Dept. of Labor and Regulation to help parents, educators, and employers better understsand federal youth labor laws

Work-based Learning Resource Index