Work-based learning programs provide students with exposure to industry professions and while earning academic credit.
Students gain experience. To qualify for a WBL placement, a student must be at least 16 years old, a Junior or Senior in good standing. Efforts are made for placements to be in the student’s defined Career Pathway. Just as important is the opportunity to gain employability skill development.
Employers gain employees. Work-Based Learning supplies talent to address industry workforce shortage needs.
Partnerships between business, industry, students, parents, school systems, coordinators, and post-secondary institutions make these opportunities possible.
Contact your area educator to start Work Based Learning.