Why Work-Based Learning? Work-based learning benefits students, businesses, and the community. Any business, no matter how large or small, can benefit from engaging students in these types of learning opportunities. Work-based learning comes in a variety of forms, and can be short or long-term in nature. Work-based learning engages students and builds the workforce of tomorrow by:
Providing students "real life" hands-on learning opportunities in the field
Creating a positive public relations and increasing awareness about local opportunities