WBLE(SLE)- Mrs. Reer

What is the BHS Work Based Learning Experience? (Formerly SLE)

The Bloomfield High School WBLE Internship Program provides eligible students the opportunity to utilize their last years of high school to gain purposeful experiences that will help them get on track to their futures. Specifically, the program allows students to intern with local businesses, participating Bloomfield schools, and in approved community programs.

Bloomfield High School's WBLE (Work Based Learning Experience)-Formerly SLE Career Internship Program is a part of the overall career orientation education plan as part of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for 21st Century Life and Career. Career Internships are structured, supervised activities that may take place in a variety of settings within the community; and will assist them to accomplish the following:

• Clarify career goals

• Explore career possibilities

• Develop employable skills

• Make the transition between school and employment or further education and training

The goal of this program is to develop career awareness and planning skills, employability skills, and foundational knowledge necessary for success in the workplace.