Certified Course

Module 1: A Valuable Experience

• Identify the value of clear expectations in a quality work-based learning experience
• Describe how a valuable experience is dependent on alignment with students’ goals and interests
• Explain how integration of professional skills is important to workplace experience
• Examine how a student’s experience is more valuable with meaningful interactions

Module 2: Liability and Managing Risk

• Identify who is at risk in workplace experiences
• Summarize the goals of the Fair Labor Standards Act
• Examine the two main focuses of child labor laws
• Identify hazardous occupations and exceptions for education
• Explain insurance coverage options for students and employers

Module 3: Coordinator as Expert

• Identify the reasons why a coordinator needs to be an expert in work-based learning
• Explain the benefits of students and parents trusting the coordinator as an expert
• Describe the advantages of the school community having confidence in the WBL coordinator
• Recognize the advantages of business and industry having confidence in the WBL coordinator
• Analyze the role of other partners of the work-based learning program

Module 4: Developing Processes

• Explain the importance of providing access to all students
• Identify ways to develop and maintain partnerships with business
• Assess ways to grow support and partnerships within the school

Module 5: The Curriculum Connection

• Explain the purpose of a training plan
• Identify ways a content teacher can support WBL
• Examine the role of content standards in the training plan
• Assess the value of industry-recognized credentials in workplace learning