Employer Info
Interested in having a qualified, career-oriented intern for your business?
We would like for you to partner with our program to be a worksite for our Work-Based Learning (WBL) students! The mission of WBL is to connect students with experiences in the world of work that enhances the education foundation and career preparation needed to be successful in their chosen career area. Work-Based Learning helps students to find their career interests, assess their training needs, and develop the skills and attitudes necessary for paid employment. WBL seeks to help students find their passion and gives them the tools to pursue it. School credit will be given for these experiences.
Check out the Business Partner's Guide to Work-Based Learning for more information on the benefits of WBL to employers!
For a printable PDF version of the Business Partners' Guide to Work-Based Learning,
We depend on our WBL students everyday to help with everything from simple daily tasks to stepping up if one of us is out. The WBL students are so eager to please and ready to help. They truly want to do a good job-especially since they have chosen to be here.
-Kate Blaske, Pre-K Teacher
Did you know?
WBL Employers can receive a discount on their Worker's Compensation Insurance when hiring WBL students. Refer to Georgia House Bill 402 for more information including points of contact.
For a printable PDF version of the HB-402 booklet, CLICK HERE.
YMCA Work Based Learning students have greatly benefited our company by filling our staffing needs, helping us to understand the wants and needs of future leaders by currently employing them, communicating how we can better train incoming staff and what high schoolers actually are being taught (life skills specifically). It is crucial to understand how the next generation of staff will react to employment in your field and how to best serve them. Additionally, it is key to employ students in their interests to better help them understand if it is the right field for them before graduating. We are setting them up for success.
-Paige Lauri, Effingham
89% of Employers agree that H.S. Internships will give a competitive advantage for future employment. SHRM
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