Work-Based Learning
The Work-Based Learning program is a collaboration between employers and the Genesee Career Institute to provide Genesee County’s Career Technical Education students with job training and other employment experiences. Depending on the type of learning experience, the employer may engage with the student for one hour, one day, one semester, or even one year. The learning experience may be paid or unpaid and can be an in-school or out-of-school placement.
Placement of students in Work-Based Learning experiences is coordinated by the Genesee Career Institute through a training agreement with employers. As the result of a Work-Based Learning agreement, employers provide student trainees with broad occupational experience in keeping with the job duties listed in the training agreement; appropriate workplace health and safety training; specific instruction on the use of any equipment or materials related to job duties; and documents instruction in the student trainee’s employment file.
Benefits for Employers
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Train and hire employees at no cost or low cost
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Mentor students and teach them about their career field
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Strengthen demand-driven workforce development for local youth
Contact Us
Employers interested in hosting a student for Work-Based Learning, or more information, should contact Dean Roberts at (810) 591-3230 or by email at droberts@geneseeisd.org.