Responsibilities of the Work-Based Learning Programs
- Students
- Collaborate with the business mentor and WBL coordinator to develop the learning plan.
- Maintain open communication with the WBL coordinator and business mentor.
- Develop academic, occupational, and employability skills.
- Adapt to the worksite culture.
- Adhere to the Student-Parent-School Agreement.
- Adhere to school and workplace policies and procedures.
- Maintain a journal/log of the work experience.
- Report number of work hours.
- Establish and maintain a portfolio.
- Parent
- Follow the components of the Student-Parent-School Agreement.
- Adhere to Work-Based Learning Agreement.
- Allow the WBL coordinator to deal with all issues related to the worksite.
- Maintain contact with the WBL coordinator (either through telephone or email).
- Participate in the career exploration and development process.
- Employer
- Communicate with the work-based learning (WBL) coordinator regarding concerns, performance, and evaluations.
- Provide realistic work expectations for the student.
- Provide an orientation program for the work-based student at the job site.
- Instruct the student in company safety and health procedures and policies.
- Model effective ethical behavior on the job site.
- Encourage the student to work as a team player.
- Provide a minimum 10-hour per week schedule and monitor student attendance.
- Assess student workplace competencies and provide feedback.
- Increase student responsibilities based on job performance.
- Promote student understanding of the relationship between rigorous, relevant education and employment success.
- School
- Provide administrative leadership and support.
- Provide flexible scheduling.
- Provide thorough planning.
- Teacher Coordinator
- Provide preparatory activities for the experience.
- Coordinate the development of student learning plans.
- Provide resources and expertise in portfolio development.
- Include real-world applications in instruction.