The Managing Work-based Experience Projects Guide (PDF) details step-by-step instructions for this type of project. These SAEs can be: 1. Paid work Project (placement) - involves paychecks or a form of payment for work 2. Unpaid work Project (placement) - involves the investment time for work 3. School-Based Work - involves being a part of a school business working as an employee 4. Service Learning Work- involves working with a non-profit organization in a teacher-approved project Check out our work-based learning videos: