Students
Work-based learning (WBL) is learning about work, at work. WBL is a great way to get an inside look at a possible career, and can open doors to new opportunities.
WBL is also guaranteed to help you build and practice skills that you will use as an adult. Through WBL, you have extra support from an employer as you're learning key skills. PLUS, you can often earn school credit while you work.
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
Where Do I Start?
Apprenticeships: You can begin an apprenticeship at age 16 through a Youth Apprenticeship. If you're over 18, learn more at the Department of Labor.
Internships: For high school students, ask your school counselor. For older learners, connect with your college career center or search sites like Handshake, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Idealist, or Indeed.
Supported Employment: Get work experience and mentoring through Pre-ETS.
Industry Recognized Credentials: Contact Accelerate Montana or your local college for short-term training options that prepare you for a specific career.
Student Work-based Learning Resources
For a list of all Student WBL Resources click here!
Get your questions on work-based learning answered.
All you need to know to quick-start your work-based learning experience.
Learn the differences between the two.
Schedule an interview with someone in that job. Pick a few ideas from this list - you get to ask the questions!
Get connected to a job, a mentor, and work skills training.
Ask your career center about opportunities and check out your school’s Handshake page.
Earn While You Learn! Seasoned professionals will teach you the skills you need.
Start while you’re still in high school. Earn a wage, earn college credit, learn under a mentor.
An easy-to-understand description and illustration of youth apprenticeship.
Need extra support getting ready for a job or internship?
Helping Montana’s students with disabilities get ready for life, work and independence.
Know your rights as an intern, apprentice, or employee.
Get your questions on work-based learning answered.
All you need to know to quick-start your work-based learning experience.
Learn the differences between the two.
Schedule an interview with someone in that job. Pick a few ideas from this list - you get to ask the questions!
Get connected to a job, a mentor, and work skills training.
Ask your career center about opportunities and check out your school’s Handshake page.
Earn While You Learn! Seasoned professionals will teach you the skills you need.
Start while you’re still in high school. Earn a wage, earn college credit, learn under a mentor.
An easy-to-understand description and illustration of youth apprenticeship.
Need extra support getting ready for a job or internship?
Helping Montana’s students with disabilities get ready for life, work and independence.
Know your rights as an intern, apprentice, or employee.
Explore Careers
For a list of all Career Resources click here!
Start preparing for your future with resources, scholarships, and more!
Visit Build Montana to learn about your options.
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Looking for the right degree in Montana or hunting for in-demand jobs? All the information, all in one place.
Start preparing for your future with resources, scholarships, and more!
Visit Build Montana to learn about your options.
Check out how to build the skills you need for Montana jobs.
Salaries, education requirements, and details for many different healthcare careers.
Do you need help building a resume? Curious what careers might be right for you?
Looking for the right degree in Montana or hunting for in-demand jobs? All the information, all in one place.
Start planning for life after high school, including work-based learning, college or the workforce—and may options in between. ReachHigherMontana.org has information, tools, resources, scholarships, and more to help you prepare.
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