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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.

Mohawk High School Program

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: Jorge Banda

Jorge Banda is a Senior and is a first year student in the Honors Work-Based Learning Program. Jorge has completed the Sports Medicine Career Pathway and has a career interest in Athletic Training/Physical Therapy. He currently interns at Atlanta Rehabilitation & Performance Center where he is learning hands-on skills, observing Physical Therapist in action and assisting patients with warm-up exercises. Jorge’s mentor states, “ Jorge is a polite and respectful young man who takes initiative to do whatever is needed in the clinic. Excellent job so far!” Jorge is also a soccer athlete and has contributed his passion for sports to his career choice. He looks forward to continuing his education after high school by pursuing an athletic training/physical therapy degree in college.

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