Work-based learning (WBL) is a proactive approach to develop work-ready skills and attitudes to serve MHS students, local employers, and our community at large. Rosanna Giles (rosanna.giles@maryville-schools.org) and Smith Jean-Philippe (smith.jeanphilippe@maryville-schools.org) serve Work Based Learning students at Maryville High School.
Students benefit from WBL through
- Opportunities for self-discovery and exploration of industries and careers
- Connection of classroom learning to the real world
- Development of essential professional employability skills
- School credit while gaining valuable work experience
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Employers benefit from WBL through
- building a direct, no-obligation recruiting talent pipeline that may continue even after the student’s high school experience,
- creating favorable visibility and branding in the community,
- developing supervisory and leadership skills in their current employees through student mentoring, and
- fostering positive partnerships with school staff and students.
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