Overview
Helping students and employers access experiential learning opportunities to gain real-world experience and fill labour gaps.
Objectives
During experiential learning, the student:
- participates in authentic experiences which align with school curricula.
- reflects before, during and after their learning experiences in order to derive meaning.
- applies what they have learned to help them make informed decisions, advance their knowledge and refine their skills.
Instructions
Experiential learning coordinators in each district connect teachers and students to experiential learning opportunities. They provide support in establishing connections to professionals in a variety of sectors and provide resources to support experiential learning, such as myBlueprint, and professional learning opportunities for teachers
If you’d like to participate or require more information, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact: eecd@futurenewbrunswick.ca.
Key Highlights
- Provides youth with an opportunity for growth in their Global Competencies (GCs).
- Blends classroom learning with real-world experiences.
- Prepares students for possible future careers.
- Increases connection between academics and real-life application.
- Encourages students’ personal, professional, and civic development.
- Provides an avenue for students to understand themselves and the communities they live in.