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Georgia Work-Based Learning

Is a work-based learning program right for your business?

The Georgia Work-Based Learning Program assists businesses with building a highly trained, technologically sophisticated and career oriented young work force. Our goal is to assist in the creation of a strong support structure between local employers, students and schools. Work-Based Learning supplies talent to address industry workforce shortage needs. We promote an industry-driven system where employers set occupational skills standards, collaborate on curriculum, provide work experience and certify mastery of skills. Focus on the future with Georgia Work-Based Learning.

500+

WBL & YAP Coordinators

31,919

2023-2024 Students Served

23,979

Participating Employers

$128,085,451

2023-2024 Wages Earned by WBL Students

381

Participating Schools

* Data Source: 2023-2024 Work-Based Learning C-NET

Employers benefit from Work-Based Learning Programs

Our local Work Based Learning program provides sharp, professional students who are talented and eager to learn. We use WBL participants as part of our intern program and enjoy how readily they integrate with our team. It is wonderful to have this resource in our community for creating career paths that benefit small businesses with a work-ready work force to recruit locally from.

Tamara Siragusa E-Marketing Director, Cogentes

Student Success Stories: Grady Vardeman

Grady Vardeman - The Abernathy Cochran Group
Grady has taken classes in both the marketing and dual enrollment pathways. He is in his 2nd year as a WBL student and is interning with Abernathy Cochran Real Estate Group. His boss, Brad Abernathy, was quoted as saying “Grady has done an amazing job so far. He is one of our best interns yet.” Grady has been responsible for interviewing and writing many of the “Faces of Hall County” blogs posted via Abernathy Cochran. He plans to continue his education in college and major in business/marketing.   

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