Work-based learning (WBL) is an effective teaching approach used to engage students in real-life occupational experiences, allowing them to connect the knowledge and skills learned in class to the workplace. WBL provides students the opportunity to engage and interact with employers while learning to demonstrate essential employability and technical skills necessary for today’s workforce.
Providing high school students with WBL experiences is not a new concept; however, the WBL of
today builds on students’ academic experience and career interests, rather than simply releasing them from school for work that is unconnected to their education.