What is Work Based Learning?
Work Based Learning (WBL) is defined as "sustained interactions between industry or community professionals in a real workplace setting." There are a variety of ways which students can participate in WBL experiences. These experiences will help them navigate their career pathway and become better prepared to enter the workforce upon graduation. Below are some examples of ways WBL is happening in the Alliance Career Tech Planning District (ACTPD).
Internship/Job Placement
Being enrolled in career-tech, ACTPD students can work at your business without limitation.
Simulated Work Experiences
Local businesses can visit our labs for skill demonstrations to provide feedback to our students.
School Based Enterprises
ACTPD proudly offers our community full salon/spa services, and automotive services.
Real-World Problem Solving
Local businesses can provide problem-solving tasks that replicate real-world scenarios for our students to resolve.
Business Benefits of Work Based Learning:
Access to motivated, skilled young workers who will become familiar with your business.
With unlimited work potential, students can fulfill many employment needs now!
New legislation offers great financial benefits to businesses employing students through WBL opportunities!
Take part in training the next generation of our community's workforce.
Annie Hastings, Career Tech Education Work Based Learning Coordinator hastingsan@alliancecityschools.org