What is Work-Based Learning?  
     
     
  What is Work-Based Learning and Why is it Important to Me?  
     
  Work-Based Learning (WBL) is a powerful method for introducing K-12 students to the world of careers and the wonderful opportunities. It provides students with real-life examples of how-to-use skills learned in school in every day life and introduces students to careers that might not have been previously considered.  
     
 

Students want successful experiences in the workplace so they will be able to make world-of-work connections to their classroom learning. Students also want and need to experience career exploration before graduating from high school.

Employers want a well-organized system for recruiting, preparing and organizing more employers to be hosts for Work-Based Learning experiences such as Workpaths.com. These experiences allow employers to interact with potential future employees and/or customers. WBL experiences also give employees a chance to work with students to demonstrate the world-of-work environment.

Educators want a system that will provide equal access for their students to world-of-work information and opportunities. Teachers want their students to see hands-on work connections to the curriculum.

Parents want Work-Based Learning experiences that will assist their children in making better career choices

 
     

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Mission Statement
To promote and facilitate Work-Based Learning opportunities for the Kent County, MI K-12 community.

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Email: info@workpaths.com
Phone: (616) 334-3386

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