Employers in West Michigan want a well organized system for recruiting, preparing and organizing more employers to be hosts for Work-Based Learning activities.

This is why Workpaths.com was developed. These activities allow employers to interact with potential future employees and/or customers. In addition, these Work-Based Learning activities also give employees a chance to work with students to demonstrate their world-of-work environment.

Employers who actively participate in well designed Work-Based Learning experiences can:

Reduce turnover and create long-term commitment to their industry.

Increase company morale Enhance their firm’s image within the community.

Improve the quality and relevance of their local school systems.

Reduce the costs of recruiting, selecting and training new workers.

Diversify the workforce.

Receive an early opportunity to recruit students for future employment.