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Chapter 2 Understanding Work-Based Learning
You will learn to communicate with a variety of people as you
learn to work with others, including supervisors, coworkers, and
customers. In addition, you learn how to conduct yourself in a work
situation.
Many work-based learning programs provide opportunities to
earn an income. The expression earn while you learn applies to work-
based learning.
Employers benefit from work-based learning programs, too. They
earn recognition in the community for their willingness to help young
people. They receive interested part-time workers who are eager to
learn and do a good job. In addition, employers have access to a supply
of short-term labor they can pair with short-term projects. However,
employers often are so pleased with the job performance of students
that they offer them full-time employment after they graduate.
Checkpoint 2.1
1. What is a work-based learning program?
2. Who is usually responsible for providing
transportation for the student from school to work?
3. Who is in charge of a training station?
4. Which work-based learning program(s) may
consist of an unpaid work experience?
5. Name four benefits of a work-based learning program.
Build Your Vocabulary
As you progress through this text, develop a personal glossary of
career-related terms and add it to your portfolio. This will help build your
vocabulary and prepare you for your career of choice. Write a definition for
each of the following terms, and add it to your personal career glossary.
work-based learning program
program coordinator
training station
supervisor
work-based mentor
cooperative education
internship
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