WBL Coordinator
· Review career assessment results.
· Identify interested and qualified students.
· Assist students in identifying career interests.
· Cultivate community partnerships to help secure contacts for students.
· Use the workplace evaluation checklist to screen potential employers.
· Orient student to expectations, including safety requirements (e.g., personal protective equipment).
· Confirm logistics, including transportation for students, parent/guardian permission, and emergency contact information.
· Encourage students to share information regarding supports and accommodations needed to be successful in the workplace so that the employer may be aware of student needs (e.g., health issues or dietary restrictions).
· Finalize each student's training agreement with the student, parent/guardian, and mentor.
Student
· Research the industry and workplace prior to the mentorship.
· Identify mentorship opportunities of interest.
· Submit required forms.
· Participate in any required orientation activities.
· Prepare questions to ask while participating in the mentorship experience.
Employer/Mentor
· Communicate expectations and coordinate logistics with WBL coordinator.
· Communicate with staff about student visit(s).
WBL Coordinator
· Communicate with mentors.
· Track student hours.
· Evaluate student progress.
· Conduct progress conferences.
Student
· Provide updates to WBL coordinator.
· Participate in progress conferences.
· Reflect on the connection between what is learned at school and at the workplace.
· Comply with all workplace rules and exercise workplace readiness skills.
· Record observations of the career and workplace.
· Document WBL hours.
Employer/Mentor
· Coordinate and communicate with WBL coordinator.
· Evaluate student-mentee progress.
· Participate in progress conferences.
· Provide insights into various aspects of the industry for the student.
WBL Coordinator
· Collect feedback from the student and mentor.
· Submit reports as required.
Student
· Complete feedback and reflection assignments.
· Update résumé based on new skills and experiences gained.
Employer/Mentor
· Complete feedback and evaluation forms.
Forms:
Mentorship Employer Participation Form
Mentorship Training Agreement (required)
Mentorship Time Log
Mentorship Feedback and Reflection for Students
Mentorship Evaluation for Mentors
Mentorship Independent Study Project Template