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, post-secondary institutions, and registered apprenticeships which will lead the participating student into meaningful careers.

The Work-Based Learning (WBL) program allows qualified students who have mastered skills in pathway areas and/or enrolled in any level course the opportunity to work at an approved job placement to gain valuable work experience while receiving CTAE course credit.

A job placement (paid or non-paid) may be arranged by the WBL Coordinator, the CTAE pathway teacher, or an approved part-time job arranged by the student. Work-Based Learning placements may be a part of an academic course sequence, Fine Arts , JROTC or CTAE. Through these student and industry engagement initiatives, students combine experience-based learning, skill-based learning and knowledge-based learning, which provides a solid foundation for life-long learning and success.

How does Work-Based Learning benefit students?

Students gain marketable skills, while in high school, that match current and future workforce demands.

• Earn wages while learning from skilled professionals

• Increase career options and future employability

• Experience potential careers in the workplace

• Gain experience for a résumé

• Develop strong employability skills

How does Work-Based Learning benefit partner/employers?

• Increase skill levels of potential workers

• Recruit and screen potential employees

• Reduce turnover of entry-level employees through the hiring of Work-Based Learning graduates

• Improve competitiveness in the marketplace