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Work-Based Learning

The Work-Based Learning (WBL) program is a key component of Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE), offering high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to gain real-world experience aligned with their career goals. Through partnerships with local businesses and organizations, students engage in hands-on learning that supports their pathway or career goal. WBL Coordinators ensure that each placement is meaningful by working closely with employers and conducting regular site visits to monitor student progress and performance.

Students earn high school course credit by completing a required number of supervised work hours at an approved jobsite. Opportunities include internships, apprenticeships, and clinical experiences. To participate, students must be at least 16 years old, in 11th or 12th grade, and actively pursuing a defined career pathway. The program requires an application and is best suited for students who demonstrate strong academics, good attendance, and a clear commitment to their future careers. 

Leslie McHann
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How to apply for the Work-Based Learning Program (WBL):

  1. Students interested in participating in the WBL program must apply through an application process.  Print and complete the WBL Interest Form (Link under Resources) and submit  to the WBL Coordinator at your school.  An application will be issued to the students that meet the requirements of the program. 
  2. Students will return the completed application to the WBL Coordinator at their school.  Grades, attendance, discipline, and coursework will be reviewed to ensure that the best applicants with skills and knowledge related to their career goals and coursework are chosen to present to employers.
  3. Coursework related to your job placement is required to participate in the WBL program.
  4. Students must actively participate in their job search and follow up on job leads given by the WBL coordinator.
  5. For more information, contact your WBL School Coordinator or Counselor at your school.