Work-Based Learning & Student Opportunities

High School Work-Based Learning

High-Quality Work-Based Learning (HQWBL) is comprised of school-coordinated workplace experiences that are:

related to students’ career goals and/or interests,
integrated with instruction, and
performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.

There are 12 Work-based Learning experiences defined by the Virginia Department of Education. They include: Job Shadowing, Service Learning, Externship, School-based Enterprise, Mentorship, Internship, Entrepreneurship, Cooperative Education, SAE, Clinical Experience, Youth Registered Apprenticeships, and Registered Apprenticeships.

High School - Externship, Internship and other Work-based Learning

For All Current 9th and 10th Graders

This AI Scholars Program is for students currently enrolled in either 9th grade or 10th grade in Arlington Public Schools. Use the QR Code or Link to apply by April 24th.

This AI Scholars program is for students interested in technology, artificial intelligence and computer science. No experience is required however, students must be currently enrolled in Arlington Public Schools as a 9th grader during the 2023-24 school year.

For Current Wakefield Students

Amazon Periscope Accounting Externship Application due by May 3

Amazon Periscope Accounting (current 10th graders only)

Wakefield Summer 2024 Social Media Journalism Boot Camp Flyer June 24 -28, application deadline May 20. Application at bit.ly/YMGWakefieldSummer24App

Social Media Journalism Summer Boot Camp (current grades 9-11)