Experiential Learning and Internships
Skill Development and Placement Assistance
Connecting Students to Work
Connecting students to work is a major component of Jobs for Delaware Graduates. Our team works with local businesses, colleges, and trade programs to develop opportunities that encourage post-secondary education and continuous employment for students. Paired with our experiential learning programs, JDG offers real-world experiences to participants through guided internships and immersive learning.
Employment
CORE Internship Program
Creating Opportunities through Real Experiences (CORE) advances the 12th grade curriculum to include in-class projects and off-site job training through job shadowing, internships, and co-ops.
Work-Based Learning
Work-based Learning (WBL) through Jobs for Delaware Graduates offers structured opportunities that develop and strengthen technical and employability skills.
Creating Opportunities through Real Experiences (CORE)
CORE is an enhanced experiential learning option available to Jobs for Delaware Graduates participants entering the 12th grade. The program combines in-class and off-site job readiness training through job-shadowing, internships, and/or co-ops with partnering companies throughout Delaware. Through C.O.R.E., students are exposed to real-world situations that demonstrate practical applications for academic learning.
Students who complete the C.O.R.E. Program can gain industry knowledge and applications in the field; strengthen their ability to compete for jobs, college, and scholarships on a higher level; and build relationships with professionals and peers in their desired fields.
CORE helps students to connect the dots between school and work in ways that keep them motivated to graduate with the skills they need for the future!
One Opportunity Leads to Infinite Possibilities.
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Employers invested in a deeper partnership can help students tie their own interests and aptitudes to the skills and activities in an industry. This may include job shadowing, mentorship, job site tours, or demonstrations.
Through CORE, students are matched with employers based on career goals and interests to receive skill-specific training in the workplace.
(Since December 2018)
With the help of our partners, students are paired with experienced professionals from the National Career Clusters®:
- Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
- Architecture & Construction
- Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
- Business Management & Administration
- Education & Training
- Finance
- Government & Public Administration
- Health Science
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Human Services
- Information Technology
- Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
- Manufacturing
- Marketing
- Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
- Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
What’s more, JDG compensates students with a competitive hourly wage to maximize their work experience.
Help us prepare the next generation of enthusiastic and well-trained professionals!National Career Clusters®®®
To learn more about the National Career Clusters®, visit Advance CTE and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Work-based Learning (WBL)
JDG's Work-Based Learning program offers a progressive approach to engaging students in work-related activities. From mock interviews and one-on-one coaching in the classroom to job shadowing and skills-specific training at the workplace, our WBL program helps students connect the dots between school and work in ways that keep them motivated to graduate with the skills they need for the future!
Our WBL program partners directly with schools to offer:
- A dedicated on-site coordinator who connects students with work-ready resources and opportunities.
- One-on-one job coaching to include professionalism training, mock interviews, resume assistance, and more.
- Monthly workshops and competitions to keep students motivated and engaged in job success.
- Hands-on work experiences for seniors, aligned to the student’s program of study.
What’s more, our WBL coordinator is available to assist any student, regardless of grade, pathway, or post-secondary pursuits.
Interested in starting a JDG Work-Based Learning Program at your school? Contact our Program Manager today!
ASSISTANCE WITH FINDING JOBS
Job Placement Services
Primary job placement services from Jobs for Delaware Graduates include:
Job leads and apprenticeship opportunities
Workforce education
Mock interviews
Resume assistance
Skill assessments
Application assistance
Military connections
What’s more, our Student Outreach Coordinators provide one year of follow-up services to JDG graduates to ensure participants have the support they need to succeed in their post-secondary pursuits.
