Employers
Grow your talent pipeline through high-quality work-based learning
Why should your organization participate in work-based learning activities?
- WBL programs create a larger pool of local skilled workers for your business. This lowers training costs and provides you with quality candidates.
- WBL experiences act like an extended interview. You are able to train and assess the learner. If you want to keep them on, you can hire them after the WBL experience. If not, there is no commitment after the experience wraps up.
- WBL ultimately lowers recruitment costs. It’s the best opportunity to market yourself to your future employees. Students learn what your organization is all about, and you get to show them why they want to work for you.
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.
Maximize the ROI on your work-based learning (WBL) programs
Check out our resources specifically for employers offering work-based learning opportunities.
For a list of all Employer WBL Resources click here!
Get your questions on work-based learning answered.
Resources, tools, and guidance to get the best ROI from hosting work-based learning experiences.
Curious about what makes a high-quality work-based learning experience? Use this rubric to assess your program.
Wondering who is responsible for the student's workers compensation insurance?
Use this Fact Sheet from the DLI to determine how the position should be categorized.
This video covers tips for designing internships that are engaging and successful.
Is your organization ready to host an intern? Use this checklist to find out.
Not sure what an intern can do? Check out these suggestions.
Ensure your young employees are fully prepared to begin on day one.
An internship toolkit for small and medium businesses.
Should you pay your interns? Research says yes!
Learn the differences between the two.
Build committed workers and train them for your specific needs.
Learn about youth apprenticeship, designed to start when apprentices are in high school.
Ensure your apprenticeship program attracts and retains a competitive workforce.
Use this to ensure your apprenticeship program has value for you and your apprentice.
Curious about regulations and what your under-18 year-old employee or intern can do?
Curious about manufacturing-specific regulations? Check out this resource.
Externships are often transformative for educators, students, and industry partners.
Class 4 licenses are issued to those who have industry experience and wish to teach.
Curious what workforce programs exist in Montana?
Get your questions on work-based learning answered.
Resources, tools, and guidance to get the best ROI from hosting work-based learning experiences.
Curious about what makes a high-quality work-based learning experience? Use this rubric to assess your program.
Wondering who is responsible for the student's workers compensation insurance?
Use this Fact Sheet from the DLI to determine how the position should be categorized.
This video covers tips for designing internships that are engaging and successful.
Is your organization ready to host an intern? Use this checklist to find out.
Not sure what an intern can do? Check out these suggestions.
Ensure your young employees are fully prepared to begin on day one.
An internship toolkit for small and medium businesses.
Should you pay your interns? Research says yes!
Learn the differences between the two.
Build committed workers and train them for your specific needs.
Learn about youth apprenticeship, designed to start when apprentices are in high school.
Ensure your apprenticeship program attracts and retains a competitive workforce.
Use this to ensure your apprenticeship program has value for you and your apprentice.
Curious about regulations and what your under-18 year-old employee or intern can do?
Curious about manufacturing-specific regulations? Check out this resource.
Externships are often transformative for educators, students, and industry partners.
Class 4 licenses are issued to those who have industry experience and wish to teach.
Curious what workforce programs exist in Montana?
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