Work-based Learning Tools
Are you an educator, employer, student, or job seeker who is interested in participating in a work-based learning opportunity? Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas has created tools and resources linked below to share more about what a high-quality work-based learning experience could look like and equip partners to move forward with their own opportunities.
Job Seekers
Work-based learning opportunities can take a variety of forms for job seekers across many industries and occupations. For some of the benefits that work-based learning can provide, check out our Job Seeker WBL One-Pager.
Students
For students at both the secondary and postsecondary level, work-based learning provides an effective blend of technical and academic learning, connecting talented youth with local job opportunities in high-demand industries. Learn more through our Student WBL One-Pager.
Educators
Educators are an essential part of successful work-based learning opportunities for students. Our Educator WBL One-Pager offers insights into the benefits of work-based learning, and our WBL Educator Guide can assist educators in developing opportunities for students at their own institutions.
Employers
Work-based learning provides employers an opportunity to grow a future talent force with the technical and professional skills required within their organization. Our Employer WBL One-Pager provides an overview of the benefits, while our WBL Employer Guidebook is designed to help employers engage in the process of offering meaningful work-based learning opportunities.
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Work-based Learning Programming
For information about how educators, students, and employers can participate in the Work-based Learning Program offered to regional high school students by Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas, interested parties can reference the Industry Tours and Internships webpages, as well as the Work-based Learning Program Guidebook.
Technical Assistance
To view technical assistance opportunities aligned to work-based learning program design and implementation, or to request personalized technical assistance for your organization, visit the Technical Assistance Calendar webpage.
Building Your Own
Check out the samples, templates, and tools below for use in developing quality work-based learning opportunities for local students. Workforce Solutions staff are only an email away. Reach our team at wbl@wfswct.org for planning and development support.
- CTE Training Plan (DOCX)
- Fillable W-9 Form (PDF)
- Internship Timesheet Template (DOCX)
- Sample Partnership Agreement (PDF)
- Student Work Readiness Presentation (PDF)