Educators
Help students connect their classroom learning to their future careers through work-based learning opportunities. WBL helps students create a future vision for themselves, build essential skills, and establish critical professional connections.
Curious about work-based learning in Montana? Explore the WBLC Data Dashboard to learn more about the demand for and impact of WBL in our state.
What is work-based learning?
Work-based learning (WBL) is learning about work, at work and is a key component of career-connected learning.
Career Connected Learning
Educator Resources
Peer Learning Groups
The Work-based Learning Collaborative hosts a Peer Learning Group for secondary educators and post-secondary staff/faculty involved in work-based learning across the state. A peer learning group is a group of people who share a common interest or profession and regularly interact to improve their skills, exchange knowledge, and support each other's growth. Through collaboration, they develop shared practices and deepen their expertise.
- To register for the Secondary Educators Peer Learning Group, click here.
- To register for the College Staff/Faculty Peer Learning Group, click here.
Work-based Learning Resources
For a list of all Educator WBL Resources click here!
Get your questions on work-based learning answered.
Curious about what makes a high-quality work-based learning experience? Use this rubric to assess your program.
Check out definitions, resources, and ideas from OPI.
Great ideas for activities for all ages.
Find educator resources on career learning of all kinds.
Wonder who is responsible for the student's workers compensation insurance?
Cover your bases and make sure you have guardian approval.
Opportunities grants open Dec 4, close Jan 8.
Class 4 licenses are issued to those who have industry experience and wish to teach.
Suggestions from Career Connected Illinois.
All the relevant policy, all in one place. Compiled by the Montana School Board Association.
Creating a WBL program? Want some new ideas for your existing program? Check out these examples from other organizations and schools.
Resources, tools, and guidance to successfully develop high-quality WBL experiences for students.
Information, resources, and curriculum located in one platform.
Get your questions on work-based learning answered.
Curious about what makes a high-quality work-based learning experience? Use this rubric to assess your program.
Check out definitions, resources, and ideas from OPI.
Great ideas for activities for all ages.
Find educator resources on career learning of all kinds.
Wonder who is responsible for the student's workers compensation insurance?
Cover your bases and make sure you have guardian approval.
Opportunities grants open Dec 4, close Jan 8.
Class 4 licenses are issued to those who have industry experience and wish to teach.
Suggestions from Career Connected Illinois.
All the relevant policy, all in one place. Compiled by the Montana School Board Association.
Creating a WBL program? Want some new ideas for your existing program? Check out these examples from other organizations and schools.
Resources, tools, and guidance to successfully develop high-quality WBL experiences for students.
Information, resources, and curriculum located in one platform.
Curious about teacher externships?
Work-based learning isn’t just for students. Teacher externs join a business for three days in the summer, learn how their teaching applies to industry, and bring new knowledge back to their students. Application is open Jan-March.
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