Audience: Those seeking the Work-Based Learning Coordinator endorsement, currently licensed work-based learning coordinators, and teachers, guidance counselors and administrators who are interested in expanding the flexible pathway of work-based learning in their schools.
The Flexible Pathway of work-based learning provides many youth with an introduction to the world of professional work. In addition, these authentic learning experiences prove to be an invaluable part of a student’s learning experience, helping youth develop the assets they need to survive and thrive as adults. Local businesses, organizations, and community members are key partners for high school work-based learning programs. Recruiting and retaining partners is the bread and butter of work-based learning.
In this course, we will explore the perspectives of our partners and the opportunities that exist in the communities we work in. We will focus on how to create, grow, and sustain community partners, how to align our work with workforce and community development stakeholders and their needs, and best strategies to connect work-based learning experiences to student proficiencies and transferable skills.
The course will be delivered in a hybrid format, with some in-person classes*, and some synchronous virtual meetings. Please click View Schedule (above) for all dates, times and locations.