What is work-based learning?

Work-based learning includes internships, mentoring, and apprenticeship. It’s a way to test-drive a career. Work-based learning is your chance to discover things you can’t learn in a classroom. Get inside information about the career you’re interested in, or simply get a taste of what it’s really like on the job.

Why Choose Work-Based Learning?

Benefits to Students. Work-based learning can help students improve academically. It helps them learn how the things they learn in the classroom are connected to the real world. It’s also a great way to explore career options.

Benefits to Schools. Work-based learning can improve student motivation, attendance, and graduation rates. It can also improve the school’s relationship with the community.

Benefits to Employers. Work-based learning helps employers reduce their recruitment and training costs. It also helps them hire better-prepared employees who understand workplace expectations.

Source: https://careerwise.minnstate.edu/education/whatworkbased.html

 

WBL Resources:

NEPRIS.com  https://www.nepris.com/home/v4

Virtual TrailHeads (Ed Center Systems)  https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Career-Pathways-Virtual-Trailheads.pdf

Virtual Job Shadow https://www.virtualjobshadow.com/

DVR Digest:  Illinois Work-Based Learning Innovation Network, November 2020