Employer Guide
Provide the opportunities for students to apply their academic, technical, and employability skills in real-world, industry settings
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The BEST Benefits of Supporting Work-Based Learning
BRAND
Participation in Work-Based Learning communicates the commitment of the employer to the community and shows their support of education
ENTHUSIASM
Work-Based Learning participants are learning the cutting edge of the trade and they bring their skills and excitement for the profession to the workplace
SUCCESSION
Work-Based Learning participants are able to see possible career ladder and other options for their futures
TALENT
Work-Based Learning participants become a part of the regional talent pipeline to help employers find and retain qualified employees
Get Started Here
Get Started Here
Typically one-time experiences at school or through a huakaʻi or field trip to build student awareness of the wide range of career, college, and community options available to them
Exploration experiences go beyond brief exposure of awareness-building experiences by extending the experience through multiple interactions or more rigorous student participation
Preparation level experiences strengthen student content knowledge and skills through coursework linked to extended interaction with community and industry professionals
Training experiences are extended interactions that require the application of the learned technical, employability, and academic knowledge in real-world industry settings
Learn how your business/organization can connect with schools and students through ClimbHI Bridge and the Regional Intermediaries Collaborative Network
Hawaiʻi DOE policies and guidance can be found in the Resources section, on the WBL Policies page
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