Responsibilities of the Work-Based Learning Programs

• Students
• Collaborate with the business mentor and WBL coordinator to develop the learning plan.
• Maintain open communication with the WBL coordinator and business mentor.
• Develop academic, occupational, and employability skills.
• Adapt to the worksite culture.
• Adhere to the Student-Parent-School Agreement.
• Adhere to school and workplace policies and procedures.
• Maintain a journal/log of the work experience.
• Report number of work hours.
• Establish and maintain a portfolio.
• Parent
• Follow the components of the Student-Parent-School Agreement.
• Adhere to Work-Based Learning Agreement.
• Allow the WBL coordinator to deal with all issues related to the worksite.
• Maintain contact with the WBL coordinator (either through telephone or email).
• Participate in the career exploration and development process.
• Employer
• Communicate with the work-based learning (WBL) coordinator regarding  concerns, performance, and evaluations.
• Provide realistic work expectations for the student.
• Provide an orientation program for the work-based student at the job site.
• Instruct the student in company safety and health procedures and policies.
• Model effective ethical behavior on the job site.
• Encourage the student to work as a team player.
• Provide a minimum 10-hour per week schedule and monitor student attendance.
• Assess student workplace competencies and provide feedback.
• Increase student responsibilities based on job performance.
• Promote student understanding of the relationship between rigorous, relevant education and employment success.
• School
• Provide administrative leadership and support.
• Provide flexible scheduling.
• Provide thorough planning.
• Teacher Coordinator
• Provide preparatory activities for the experience.
• Coordinate the development of student learning plans.
• Provide resources and expertise in portfolio development.
• Include real-world applications in instruction.