Developing tomorrow's workforce, TODAY.
We provide equitable access to high quality, virtual work-based learning for high school students across the United States.
Join us as we create a world where all students have access to real-work experiences that connect them with industry and develop the skills they need to succeed in the workforce.
The Work-Based Learning Alliance (WBLA) is a female
founded and led non-profit whose mission is to provide all
high school students across the United States with access to
industry connected learning experiences that develop the
real world skills needed to succeed beyond the classroom.
We are focused on addressing the needs of historically
marginalized and underrepresented student populations by
delivering mobile-first virtual experiences that meet students
where they are, eliminating barriers to access.
The opportunities we give students today will shape the
workforce of tomorrow, and we are committed to providing
accessible, equitable and sustainable opportunities for all.
In less than 2 years we have delivered over 230,000 hours of
work-based learning to more than 2500 students across 16
states, and paid in excess of $3,000,000 in stipends.
Our Mission & Impact
Employability Skill Development
Personal Pathway Awareness
Industry Awareness
100% of our students believe they developed
their employability skills during our programs
77% our students believe they have a clearer view
of their own future career pathway as a result of our
programs
93% of our students believe they increased
industry awareness as a result of our programs
Our Key Metrics
Personal Working Style
92% our students believe they have a clearer view
of their own working style and needs as a result of
our programs
- 100% virtual experiences provide equitable access for all students
- Students work synchronously and asynchronously in teams to deliver projects that solve real business challenges for industry partners
Virtual
- Projects are designed using proven work-based learning templates that to align to real world industry roles and tasks
- Projects provide career discovery for students and support industry partners to develop tomorrow’s workforce
Industry Aligned
- Programs are designed as structured student learning experiences that develop each student’s technical & soft employability skills
- Structured industry feedback creates greater value for students and builds social capital
Structured
Our Approach
Our proven approach to work-based learning is specifically designed to remove traditional barriers to participation for students, schools and industry.
- In-depth and real-time data and reporting on learning, skill development, participation levels, engagement & performance at work
- Data & reporting is made available to schools, industry partners, designated government & approved organizations
Quality Assured
- Acting as the employer of record, students are paid fair stipends directly removing industry partner HR hurdles
- Programs take place in a safe virtual work environment removing student participation hurdles such as geography and transportation
Paid
Our programs leverage a proven project-based learning
model where students work in teams to complete a real
world project from an industry partner. Throughout their
project students receive feedback on their work from an
industry mentor.
Partnering directly with industry ensures our programs are
designed to align to the current and future needs of
organizations. They also support the advancement of in-
demand industry roles, tasks and skills, and develop diverse
talent pipelines.
We look to ensure mentors share lived experience with our
student populations allowing students to truly ‘see
themselves’ in industry.
The virtual nature of the our programs ensures students are
able to participate regardless of geography, and provide
students the flexibility to work both synchronously &
asynchronously around their existing commitments.
Our current program options include:
50 hour Virtual Internships
(4-6 weeks in duration)
100 hour Virtual Internships
(4-8 weeks in duration)
20 hour Virtual Industry Project Experiences
(3 weeks in duration)
Our Programs
Our Partners
We recognize that no single organization can make work-based learning equitable and accessible to all.
Our mission requires sustained collaboration between employers, education institutions, industry associations, non-profit organizations, governments and education innovators.
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Get Involved
Are you a high school educator looking to increase
access to work-based learning in your school?
Are you a state government or state-based group
looking to create a scalable turn-key work-based
learning model in your state?
Are you an industry organization looking to support
and develop tomorrow's workforce?
Join the Work-Based Learning Alliance today and help
create a future where ALL high school students have
access to work-based learning that develops the skills
they need to succeed.
Work-Based Learning Alliance
8 The Green
Suite # 13631
- Dover, DE 19901
- hello@wblalliance.org
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