Work-Based Learning Good for Business . . . Good for Community

Participating in a Work-Based Learning Program can benefit employers

• Planning for the Future

  A Work-Based Learning Program provides employers an opportunity to prepare future employees by exposing them to real world work experiences.

• Building a Highly Skilled Workforce

  The program creates a source of skilled and motivated future employees with valuable experience and proven job skills.

• Creating Standardized Training

  Work-Based Learning reduces the cost of training and recruitment, matching interested and invested young people with employers in a wide range of industries.

• Reducing Employee Turnover

  Employees that are hired after a successful learning internship are invested in the company and start their first day knowing necessary skills and expectations.

• Becoming an Education Stakeholder

  The Work-Based Learning Program encourages employer involvement in the curriculum development process, increasing employer visibility in education

• Setting Proficiency Standards

  Getting involved with the Work-Based Learning Program lets employers communicate required job-specific proficiencies to educational personnel.