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?
In simple terms, it is learning about work, at work. Work-based learning happens through several different structures, for example:
Awareness
Workplace tours, Guest Speakers, Career Fairs, Field Trips, and Community Involvement
Exploration
Job Shadowing, Career Research, Interest Assessment, Extended Learning, and Structured Field Trips
Preparation
Internships, Service Learning, Group Projects, Student Run Enterprise, and Supported Employment
Training
Apprenticeship, Paid Internships, On-the-Job Training, and Industry Recognized Credential
Educator 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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