Linking College and Work:
Exemplary Policies and Practices
of Two-Year College
Work-Based Learning Programs

MDS-795

• TOP OF DOCUMENT
• EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
• INTRODUCTION
  1. Postsecondary Involvement in Work-Based Learning
  2. The School-to-Work Opportunities Act
• THE STUDY
  1. The Research Objectives
• METHODS
  1. Data Collection Procedures
  2. Data Analysis and Reporting
• FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
  1. Summary Description of the Work-Based Learning Programs
  2. Work-Based Learning Program Outcomes
  3. Selected Features of the Programs Compared to the STWO Act
  4. Factors Contributing to the Success of Work-Based Learning
  5. Issues Associated with Work-Based Learning
• RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUTURE POLICY AND PRACTICE
• REFERENCES
• APPENDIX A: Profiles of Selected Work-Based Learning Programs
  1. Early Childhood Education Programs,
     Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
  2. Tree Fruit Production Program,
     Wenatchee Community College
  3. Management/Marketing Internship Program,
     Phoenix College
  4. Resort and Restaurant Management Program,
     Northwestern Michigan College
  5. Radiologic Technology & Culinary Arts Apprenticeship Programs,
     Delgado Community College
  6. Culinary Arts & Nursing Technology Programs,
     Columbus State Community College
  7. Youth Apprenticeship Manufacturing Technology,
     Rock Valley College and Tulsa Junior College
  8. Appendix A: Footnotes
• APPENDIX B: Biographies of NCRVE-NCOE Research Team Members

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