Work Based Learning

Work-Based Learning is an educational approach that uses workplaces to structure learning experiences that contribute to the intellectual, social, academic, and career development of students and supplements these with school activities that apply, reinforce, refine, or extend the learning that occurs at a worksite.

Work-Based Learning

Prerequisites for Student Participation

You must have been a Pre-ETS participant during 9th and 10th grades.
You must be at least 16 years old.
You must be on track to graduate.
You must have passing grades from the previous semester.
You must have a clean discipline record.
You must have 2 letters of recommendations from teachers.

WORKPLACE

The workplace is considered an active learning environment where students acquire new knowledge and skills, learn by doing, and constantly improve their abilities. Academic knowledge and skills learned
through years of classroom instruction are applied to real life situations.

The Purpose of Work Based Learning

● To develop vocational skills that contribute to recognized vocational qualifications
● To develop general work habits and job-readiness
● To help students to understand what is involved in jobs so that they make better career
choices

BENEFITS TO STUDENT WORKERS

● Get work experience that could possibly become a future career
● Work with a WBL specialist to learn specific job training skills
● Work with a positive adult role model in their field of choice
● Gain experience that reinforces academic instruction
• Strengthen academic skills
• Realize the relevance of a rigorous education and understand the need for academic success
• Gain real workplace experience and an understanding of career and educational options
• Become motivated to expand their learning through the hands-on approach of applying knowledge and gaining skills.

What Our Clients Say

Star Innovative Coaching

Our Work Based Learning (WBL) Specialists work closely with the supervising teachers and worksite
supervisors to ensure that our students receive the best possible opportunities to work. The high school administrators and their designated leaders approve the WBL programs provided to their students. Students are employees of B. Smith & Associates, LLC during this paid WBL work experience.