 WBL
links secondary and post-secondary education, business and industry, labor
and government to provide high school students with a wide range of career
opportunities and experiences, leading to a smooth transition from school to
work. WBL students realize the connection between school and living
productive lives. Competency-based WBL experiences include paid and non-paid
internships, occupational/technical labs, and related high school coursework.
Many work-based learning programs also include additional career exploration
activities like job shadowing, speakers, field trips and workshops.
Contact your high school guidance department or work coordinator for specific information about your school’s programs.
How Do Students Benefit From WBL?
- Exposure
to variety of careers
- Hands-on,
competency-based training
- High
school credit and possible College credit
- Advanced
college/apprenticeship placement
- Opportunities
for quality jobs
- Connection
or “link” between school and work
- Self-confidence
from success at school and work
- Potential
contacts for employment and post-secondary education
How Do Employers Benefit From WBL?
- Provide
students with a better understanding of a career field
- Influence
student development to meet industry requirements
- Have
expanded pool of qualified applicants
- Evaluate
potential employees
- Feel
pride and importance in collaborating with education
How Do Educators Benefit From WBL?
- Increased
college/apprenticeship placement/employment rates of graduates
- Increased
enrollment in career and technical courses
- on
integrated with actual work and life experience
- Improved
attendance, reduced drop-out rate
How Does The Community Benefit From WBL?
- Development
of skilled workforce
- Pride
in schools and investing in youth
- Enhanced
employability of youth
- Decreased
stress on families and community from unmotivated youth
- Economic
growth and higher quality of life through expanded skilled workforce and taxpayer base
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