"School" - not enough to deal with the real world; how does informal learning benefit school-to-work programs for out of school teens?

Author

Andrea Williams, Bank Street College of Education

Date of Award

5-15-2013

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Education (MSEd)

First Advisor

Mayra Bloom

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to better understand the need for community involvement in educating youths when designing career readiness programs while also keeping in mind that formal learning should work side by side with the natural learning process of learn by doing.

Recommended Citation

Williams, A. (2013). "School" - not enough to deal with the real world; how does informal learning benefit school-to-work programs for out of school teens?. New York : Bank Street College of Education. https://educate.bankstreet.edu/independent-studies/113