Programs with a WBL Component
- Accounting & Finance
- Agribusiness
- Business Administration
- Digital Effects & Animation
- Electrical Power Production
- Healthcare Management
- Human Services
- Industrial Systems
- Information Technology
- Mechatronics Engineering
STUDENT BENEFITS:
Through this dynamic learning model, PCC students can:
- Graduate with a degree and job experience
- Gain career-specific skills for future employment
- Develop professional networks within the interest of the student’s degree
- Develop job search skills including resume building, interviewing techniques and networking
- Have the potential to secure job offers and professional references for post-graduate endeavors
EMPLOYER BENEFITS:
Align Skills with Workforce Needs
Tailor training to meet specific company needs. Observe and training potential employees before full-time hiring.
Access a Diverse, Innovative Talent Pool
A diverse workforce brings fresh perspectives and creative ideas, helping your company stay ahead.
Earn a Reputation as a Great Employer
WBL programs can reduce turnover by showing commitment to employee growth and future potential.
Boost Business and Economic Growth
Strengthen the local economy by creating a skilled workforce, reducing unemployment, and attracting new businesses.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Students are required to complete 160 hours with the company they attend.
- Students are responsible for making initial decisions on where they would like to have their WBL. The WBL Specialist is able to help students with ideas and secure a position.
- Employers may require additional tasks before students fully secure a role at their company. You will be required to adhere to any and all company policies.
FAQs
How do I register for the WBL course?
The student will work with their advisor to register for the Work-Based Learning course ( WBL 111 ) associated with the program of study and the online seminar ( WBL 115 ). After registering, the student and their instructor will complete the WBL application and the instructor will submit it to the WBL coordinator for the student’s file.
When should I take my WBL course?
Consult with your instructor and review your program’s course worksheet to review the suggested timeline. Typically the WBL is completed in the last semester before graduation.
Can my current job qualify as my WBL placement?
Your instructor can approve your job as a WBL placement if it matches the course’s criteria.
Will I get paid during my work-based learning placement?
Work-based learning placements do not guarantee a salary. It is up to the discretion of the employer if the WBL will be a paid internship.
What if I do not complete my hours during the semester?
If you do not complete your hours, you will receive an incomplete. You will have until the following semester to complete the hours before receiving a passing or failing grade.
Why do I have to register for two WBL courses?
WBL 111 is the course number for the internship. WBL 115 is an online class that meets once a week to discuss the WBL experience. Consult with your instructor and review your program’s course worksheet highlighting the courses that are required for your degree.What hours and days will I work?
Your schedule will be determined by discussions with your employer and instructor.
