About Us
Vision
Every young adult in Montana will have multiple pathways to economic self-sufficiency, supported by a statewide work- based learning system that honors the potential of students and addresses the workforce needs of Montana businesses, today and tomorrow.
Work That Matters
Work-based learning (WBL) opportunities span a continuum from workplace tours to apprenticeships (and many models in between). In addition to building employability skills, WBL experiences help students develop meaning from their classroom learning and explore purposeful career opportunities. Employers who intentionally cultivate belonging in the workplace for young workers gain access to future workforce talent. The Montana Work-Based Learning Collaborative works to promote belonging, meaning, well-being, and purpose for all young Montanans by building capacity for high-quality WBL experiences.
Collective Action
WBLC, a collective impact initiative, comprises 30 different organizations. There are components of work-based learning in the Montana K-12 education system, the postsecondary education system, and the public workforce system – but no single entry point for learners or employers to access them. We work to improve and maximize the work-based learning systems in Montana to ensure youth/young adults, educators, and businesses are supported by high-quality, accessible, equitable, relevant, and measurable WBL opportunities.
Established in 2021, the Work-based Learning Collaborative has gained momentum and received funding for two dedicated staff in January 2024. Reach Higher Montana is proud to be the backbone support organization of the WBLC, and is deeply grateful for the dedication, efforts, and partnership of the Collaborative members.
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WBLC Partners:
- Accelerate Montana
- AMB West Community Fund
- Bozeman Public Schools
- Aspen Institute
- Billings Public Schools
- Carroll College
- Chief Dull Knife College
- Community School Collaborative
- EdChoice
- Flathead Valley Community College
- Gianforte Family Foundation
- Helena College
- Jobs for Montana's Graduates
- Montana 4-H
- Livingston Public Schools
- Miles Community College
- Montana ACTE
- Montana Chamber of Commerce
- Montana Dept. of Corrections
- Montana Dept. of Labor & Industry
- Montana High Tech Business Alliance
- Montana Manufacturing Extension Center
- Montana Office of Public Instruction
- Montana Primary Care Association
- Montana State Workforce Innovation Board
- Office of the Commissioner Of Higher Education
- Office of the Governor
- Reach Higher Montana
- UM Center for Children, Families, and Workforce Development
- Vocational Rehabilitation/Disability Employment
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