What Is WBL?

Welcome to the Work-Based Learning (WBL) program at WWHS!
Our program is designed to give seniors the opportunity to prepare for today’s rapidly changing world by combining classroom learning with real-world experiences. Through WBL, students gain valuable hands-on experience, earn academic credit, and build a competitive edge for their post-secondary plans.

Program Overview

Qualified high school seniors may participate in WBL on either a full-time (5 days a week) or part-time basis. Each experience is a structured, supervised activity that takes place in a workplace setting. These opportunities allow students to:

• Clarify career goals
  
  

• Explore career options
  
  

• Develop employable skills
  
  

• Transition smoothly into college, training programs, or the workforce
  
  

Types of Experiences

WBL experiences include, but are not limited to:

• Internships
  
  

• Apprenticeships
  
  

• Job shadowing
  
  

• Cooperative education
  
  

• School-based enterprises
  
  

All activities follow state and federal child labor laws, as well as Department of Education and Department of Labor regulations.

Benefits of WBL

• Exposure to real job responsibilities and expectations
  
  

• Career exploration in fields that match students' interests and abilities
  
  

• Opportunities for mentorship and role models in the workplace
  
  

• Development of essential workplace and employability skills
  
  

• Experiences that may be paid or unpaid, depending on placement
  
  

Who Should Join?

WBL is designed for seniors who:

• Have identified a career path and want first-hand experience, or
  
  

• Want to explore a specific career field before making post-graduation decisions
  
  

Through WBL, students go beyond the classroom to gain practical skills, professional connections, and confidence for the future.