This training is designed for industry partners who are committed to delivering impactful work-based learning (WBL) experiences. This foundational course explores the core elements that define high-quality WBL and provides participants with the tools, strategies, and frameworks needed to build, implement, and sustain successful programs. Whether you're new to WBL or seeking to strengthen existing efforts, this session provides a solid foundation for developing programs that prepare employers for success. Learning Objectives: Understand the types and purposes of WBL (job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships, etc.) Define high-quality WBL components (structural, currency based, competency based, etc.) Learn the employer’s role in education-to-career [...]

This session focuses on intentional design, ensuring that every WBL experience is thoughtfully planned, aligned to learning objectives, and tailored to meet the developmental needs of students. Throughout the session participants will engage with the development of strategic documentation, processes, and procedures to improve or implement within their work-based learning program. Learning Objectives: Learn how to design a structured and impactful WBL program Understand how to onboard, train, and support learners effectively Develop internship descriptions, project plans, assignments Topics Covered: Setting clear expectations and deliverables Onboarding and orientation best practices Effective mentorship and coaching strategies Troubleshooting common challenges Sessions in [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]