Benefits
According to the Brookings Report 2020, three key elements are imperative for students involved in high-quality working-based learning experiences
Positive relationships with adults are critical for healthy development. These positive relationships allow young people the ability to learn social and communication skills.
Adult supervisors, mentors, and instructors can provide youth with access to exposure to the adult world, support, and encouragement. These connections can open channels to students for job recruitment by providing young students with an array of people who can provide resources for job opportunities and how to navigate life after high school.
Work experiences that offer hands-on learning and exposure to new environments. Work-based learning can provide youth the opportunity to be exposed to the workplace, job duties, employability skills, and the opportunity for hands-on training that is often not accessible in the classroom.
Student Trailblazer videos highlighting the benefits of a work-based learning experience:
Student Trailblazer - Michael Wandel - Region 4
Student Trailblazer - Damian Painter - Region 6
Student Trailblazer - Blair Moran - Region 7
Workplace Readiness Skills
Contact the Work-Based Learning Coordinator assigned to your school! - Click here