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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
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