Mutually Beneficial Community Partnerships for Work-Based Learning
Date:
January 24, 2026 All day
Price:
Topics:
- Work-Based Learning
Instructor(s):
Michelle LaFrancis, M.Ed.
Event Type:
Hybrid
Graduate Credits:
3
Intended Audience:
This course is intended for individuals with an earned bachelor’s degree pursuing a Work-Based Learning Coordinator endorsement or seeking re-licensure credits. However, anyone with an interest in work-based learning is welcome to enroll.
Participants must attend all events:
- Event Date
- Event Date
Work-Based Learning (WBL) provides many youth an introduction to the world of professional work. These authentic learning experiences prove to be an invaluable part of students’ learning experiences, helping youth develop the assets they need to survive and thrive as adults. Local businesses, post-secondary institutions, organizations, and community members are key partners for high school WBL programs. Recruiting and retaining stakeholders is the bread and butter of Work-Based Learning.
In this course, candidates explore the perspectives of WBL partners and the opportunities that exist in the communities in which they work. They focus on how to create, grow, and sustain community partners; how to align their work with workforce and community development stakeholders and their needs; and the best strategies to connect WBL experiences to student proficiencies and transferable skills.
