• WBL Evaluation, Feedback, and Continuous Improvement (Session 3 of 3)

    Virtual, via Zoom

    This training is results-driven, designed to help employer partners assess and enhance the effectiveness of work-based learning (WBL) programs. As WBL continues to grow as a critical component of career readiness, ensuring its quality and relevance through ongoing evaluation is essential. Learning Objectives: Understand how to evaluate learner and program performance Learn how to gather and apply feedback for future cohorts Explore recognition, retention, and recruitment strategies Topics Covered: Creating evaluation rubrics and feedback forms Gathering feedback from students and supervisors Highlighting WBL success stories and showcasing talent Using WBL to build a long-term talent pipeline Sessions in this workshop [...]

    $100
  • Introduction to Work and Learn Indiana and EARN Indiana

    Virtual, via Zoom

    The Institute for Workforce Excellence is hosting a workshop for employers to learn more about the Institute’s Work and Learn Indiana program – specifically, how to create quality work-based learning opportunities and take advantage of EARN Indiana funding. Work and Learn Indiana has partnered with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education since 2013 to offer employers a 50% wage reimbursement for work-based learning experiences. In 2019, the program expanded to include high school students. The Employment Aid Readiness Network (EARN) Indiana program is available to employers that offer high-quality work-based learning experiences and hire an eligible Indiana high school or college student. [...]

  • Youth Employment & Work-Based Learning: A Conversation with the U.S. Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division

    Virtual, via Zoom

    Join the Institute for Workforce Excellence for an informative virtual conversation with the U.S. Department of Labor - Wage and Hour Division focused on youth employment, with a special emphasis on expanding and strengthening work‑based learning opportunities. Lacey Houle, representing the Department of Labor - Wage & Hour Division, will share insights on national priorities, best practices, and emerging trends that support young people in gaining valuable skills and pathways to meaningful careers. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, ask questions, and explore strategies that can be applied in their own communities and programs. This session is ideal for [...]

  • Introduction to Work and Learn Indiana and EARN Indiana

    Virtual, via Zoom

    The Institute for Workforce Excellence is hosting a workshop for employers to learn more about the Institute’s Work and Learn Indiana program – specifically, how to create quality work-based learning opportunities and take advantage of EARN Indiana funding. Work and Learn Indiana has partnered with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education since 2013 to offer employers a 50% wage reimbursement for work-based learning experiences. In 2019, the program expanded to include high school students. The Employment Aid Readiness Network (EARN) Indiana program is available to employers that offer high-quality work-based learning experiences and hire an eligible Indiana high school or college student. [...]

  • Introduction to Work and Learn Indiana and EARN Indiana

    Virtual, via Zoom

    The Institute for Workforce Excellence is hosting a workshop for employers to learn more about the Institute’s Work and Learn Indiana program – specifically, how to create quality work-based learning opportunities and take advantage of EARN Indiana funding. Work and Learn Indiana has partnered with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education since 2013 to offer employers a 50% wage reimbursement for work-based learning experiences. In 2019, the program expanded to include high school students. The Employment Aid Readiness Network (EARN) Indiana program is available to employers that offer high-quality work-based learning experiences and hire an eligible Indiana high school or college student. [...]