TCS Work Based Learning

What is Work Based Learning?

The Towns County Work-Based Learning Program is an educational opportunity for juniors and seniors who have an identified career objective to obtain experience and skills in a workplace setting and begin working in their career pathway while still in high school. Students have the opportunity to connect what they learn in school with work-site application, enabling a smooth transition into the work force and/or education beyond high school.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Work-Based Learning Program is to assist in providing a highly trained, technologically sophisticated and career oriented young work force. This is accomplished by developing partnerships between business, industry, students, parents, school systems, coordinators, and post-secondary institutions which will lead the participating student into meaningful careers.

How do students benefit?

• Ability to explore various career opportunities
• Connection between educational and work experiences
• Promotion of self-confidence at school and work
• Growth and development of their technical skills
• Development and exercise of beneficial behaviors and attitudes related to the job such as accountability, critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork.
• Earn high school credit while learning and exploring a new potential career.

How do employers benefit?

• Ability to provide students with a better understanding of a career field
• Opportunity to influence student training in order to meet ever changing industry requirements
• Work-based learning decreases the cost of training and recruitment, matching interested, invested young individuals and in a broad spectrum of industries.
• Expanded pool of qualified applicants
• Opportunity to collaborate and build a meaningful partnership with local school/system

How does the community benefit?

• Development of a skilled work force
• Enhanced youth employability
• Economic growth through an expanded skilled workforce and taxpayer base

Who Can Take WBL?

• Junior or Senior (16 years old)
• On track to finish academic coursework
• Successful completed a pathway
• Good attendance and discipline record
• Have your own transportation

WBL Business & Industry Partners