How do students benefit from work-based learning?
o Gain professional experiences o Develop career contacts o Earn college credits o In some cases, find permanent employment The WBL Office can assist students in locating a worksite. Advisors, keep in mind that if students currently work in their field of study, they may be able to earn college credit through work-based learning. Each students major will determine whether credits are applied to core classes or electives. WBL credits can assist students in maintaining full-time status for financial aid purposes, too. Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA and must have completed 12 curriculum credits from YTC in order to participate. If you would like to know more about work-based learning, contact Ashley Segal at X7244. Ashley will answer your questions, and she will also speak to your classes about work-based learning. Work-based learning website: http://www.yorktech.com/department/workbase/index.htm Producer presentation that instructors may add to their online classes: http://etcserv
