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.

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Educators

What is work-based learning?

In simple terms, it is learning about work, at work. Work-based learning happens through several different structures, for example:

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Awareness

Workplace tours, Guest Speakers, Career Fairs, Field Trips, and Community Involvement

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Exploration

Job Shadowing, Career Research, Interest Assessment, Extended Learning, and Structured Field Trips

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Preparation

Internships, Service Learning, Group Projects, Student Run Enterprise, and Supported Employment

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Training

Apprenticeship, Paid Internships, On-the-Job Training, and Industry Recognized Credential

Educator Resources

For a list of all Educator WBL Resources click here!

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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Teacher Externships - Educators
Real-Life Benefits from Teacher Externships

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