Work-Based Learning

Work-Based Learning (WBL) is part of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) Student Workforce that allows students to work for an employer, during their trade instructional time. Students not only receive credit toward their career technology, but also get paid. WBL is offered at all CTECS schools, including Emmett O'Brien, as a way for students to gain real-world experience, work in teams, solve problems and meet employer expectations. Through partnerships with local companies, students gain hands-on career development experiences that will help them through the transition from school to work and give them an advantage in the competitive workforce. Through a close relationship between the Connecticut Department of Labor and CTECS, students 16 and older are permitted to work in all trades, including high-hazard trades. WBL is offered at Emmett O'Brien as a way for students to gain real-world experience, work in teams, solve problems and meet employer expectations.