Work-Based Learning
Mission
The mission of the Work-Based Learning Program is to assist in providing a highly trained, technologically sophisticated and career oriented young work force. This is accomplished by developing partnerships between business, industry, students, parents, school systems, coordinators, and post-secondary institutions which will lead the participating student into meaningful careers.
How can WBL benefit students?
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Students gain marketable skills, while in high school, that match current and future workforce demands.
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Relevant work experience aids in a successful transition to career related employment.
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Students learn to identify and articulate their strengths, passion and interests. This provides the foundation for planning their education and career planning.
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Students learn about professionalism through soft skills (essential skill) education. This area of education includes learning about the importance of appropriate business attire, time management, effective communications, teamwork, positive attitude, work ethics and more.
How can WBL benefit employers?
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Planning for the Future A Work-Based Learning Program provides employers an opportunity to prepare future employees by exposing them to real world work experiences.
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Reducing Employee Turnover Employees that are hired after a successful learning internship are invested in the company and start their first day knowing necessary skills and expectations.
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Becoming an Education Stakeholder The Work-Based Learning Program encourages employer involvement in the curriculum development process, increasing employer visibility in education
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Building a Highly Skilled Workforce The program creates a source of skilled and motivated future employees with valuable experience and proven job skills.
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Creating Standardized Training Work-Based Learning reduces the cost of training and recruitment, matching interested and invested young people with employers in a wide range of industries.
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Setting Proficiency Standards Getting involved with the Work-Based Learning Program lets employers communicate required job-specific proficiencies to educational personnel.
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