This handbook is meant to serve as a resource for secondary high school district personnel in developing, implementing and evaluating quality Work-Based Learning (WBL) programming for all students. The information contained in this WBL Handbook pertains to all high school students in New Jersey school districts that are participating in WBL experiences (formerly referred to as structured learning experiences, SLE) per N.J.A.C 6A:19-4. Students enrolled in approved CTE programs of study may require additional exigencies as noted throughout the handbook.

Work-Based Learning Handbook

Please Note: In reference to section 6.5 Employment Certificates on page 26 of the Work-Based Learning Handbook, per P.L. 2022, c.63, the working paper process is now managed solely by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL).The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) is no longer involved with the working paper process.A new online application for teenagers who need working papers can be found at MyWorkingPapers.nj.gov.NJDOL has established a dedicated customer service phone line (609-659-9047) and email address myworkingpapers@dol.nj.gov for inquiries about the new process for obtaining digital working papers in New Jersey.

• Required Courses for WBL Supervision 
• General Occupational Safety and Health Courses 
• Cosmetology Safety and Health Workshop or Training 
• Training Courses for Becoming an Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer 

• CEC Non-Hazardous Endorsement Details
• CEC Hazardous Endorsement Details

• SLE Business/Agency Agreements
  • Unpaid SLE
  • Paid SLE
  • Cooperative Education Experience Non-Hazardous
  • Cooperative Education Experience Hazardous
• SLE Individualized Student Training Plans
  • All SLEs (Paid or Unpaid)
  • All Cooperative Education Experiences (Non-Hazardous and Hazardous)
• Worksite Analysis Form
• SLE Worksite Evaluation – Updated February 2019

• Guide for Developing a School District Safety and Health Plan
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Free Curriculum: Youth@Work: Talking Safety New Jersey
• Incident Reporting Form for Career and Technical Education Programs, Cooperative Education Experiences, and Structured Learning Experiences
• Worksite Safety and Health Evaluation Guide
• Youth Rules for Positive and Safe Work Experiences
• "Youth 2 Work" Teen Worker Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Resources
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• The Safe Schools Manual
• Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health
• Right to Know Hazardous Substance Fact Sheets

• United States Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division
• New Jersey Division of Wage and Hour Compliance
• New Jersey Child Labor Laws and Regulations
• NJ Right to Know Program, Hazardous Substances List and Fact Sheets
• Minor Employment Certificate (Working Paper) Information and Electronic A300 Form

• WBL Administrative Code, Statutes and Regulations
• List of Common Hazardous Occupations by Career Cluster ®
• Frequently Asked Questions 
• E-Newsletters from New Jersey Safe Schools Program 
• New Jersey Office of Apprenticeship 
• Youth Apprenticeships at U.S. Department of Labor 
• Work-Based Learning Toolkit at U.S. Department of Education 
• Transition from School to Adult Life – Resources for Transition Services for Youth with Disabilities in New Jersey 
• Work-Based Learning Resource Center at Advance CTE 
• Workforce GPS Resources to Support WBL at U.S. Department of Labor 
• Association for Career & Technical Education 
• Perkins Collaborative Resource Network 
• National Governors Association