1. Susan Gubing, CareerSmarts
Competencies Needed for Creating and Coordinating a Quality Work-Based Learning Program
Susan Gubing, CareerSmarts

2. Sue Gubing LIFE LESSONS Smithtown Schools – 38 years
Think outside the box.
Step up to leadership.
Never stop learning.
Smithtown Schools – 38 years
Online instructor for Buffalo State and Hofstra University and a consultant for 12 years
Passion for career and workforce development
Grow and learn:
Professional Associations –both educational and business
Always step-up: Volunteer for a committee and then leadership

3. WORK-BASED LEARNING COORDINATOR’S COMPETENCIES
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Programs and Certification
Career and Workforce Readiness
The Role of the WBLC
Advisory Boards
Marketing Your Program
Career Counseling
Student Preparation for Training
Job Coaching Skills
Training and Placement
Labor Law and Safety Training Measures
WBL 10
WORK-BASED LEARNING COORDINATOR’S COMPETENCIES

4. WEBINAR OBJECTIVES Webinar + Added Value Learning Experience
Define “Quality Work-Based Learning Program?”
Create awareness of the importance of competencies for Work-Based Learning Coordinators
Explore the first two Work-Based Learning Coordinators’ Competencies
Work-Based Learning Programs and Certification
Career & Workforce Readiness
Webinar + Added Value Learning Experience

5. Quantity OR Quality? What Makes a Quality Program?
# of students placed
# of training hours
# of workforce ready classroom hours
# of Work-Based Learning classroom hours for guest speakers, simulation, field trips, etc.
QUALITY?
Rigor of workforce ready curriculum (Skills: Soft skills + special job skills; authentic)
Variety of Work-Based Learning classroom activities
Career Guidance
Placements match student’s career interests
Training plan + evaluation

6. COORDINATOR’S COMPETENCIES?
Establish a standard
A system to measure
Guidelines to follow
Benchmarks to reach
Validation of school’s time and money for position ROI
TO BE USED IN:
New hires
Current coordinator’s evaluation
Enhance student success
WHY

7. WORK-BASED LEARNING COORDINATOR’S COMPETENCIES
#1 Knowledge of Work-Based Learning Programs
and Certification
Able to use critical thinking skills to determine the best program options from the four NYS approved registered programs along with CDOS Commencement Credential and other forms of Work-based Learning activities. Program assessment will be validated via the program's annual report which includes data, surveys and future strategies for improvement and growth.

8. NEW YORK STATE APPROVED WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAMS
REGISTERED WITH THE STATE – Work-Based Learning Hours grant academic credit. Academic credit can also be granted for class(s) which teach job skills and soft skills. C E R T I F A O N
Career Development
#8982
Career and Technical Education Educators
CO-OP (Paid/Unpaid 16+)
Career Awareness
#8981
Educators, Counselors
GEWEP (Paid, 16+)
Career Awareness
#8981
Educators, Counselors
WECEP (Paid, 14—15)
Career Awareness
#8982
CEIP (Unpaid, 14+)

9. CEIP *** Registered State-Approved Programs GEWEP WECEP
Coordinator’s Extension*
Student Age
Paid/Un-Paid
Diploma Credit Permissible/
Worksite Hours
Related
Classroom Instruction
Experience Must Relate to Career Interests
Training Must Develop Career Skills
CEIP
***
#8982
14+
And in high school
Unpaid **
.5 / 54 hrs.
1 / 108 hrs.
27 hours
54 hours
(see Section II)
Yes
No (focus is career exploration)
GEWEP
#8981 or
16+
Paid
.5 / 150 hrs.
1 / 300 hrs.
1.5 / 450 hrs.
2 / 600 hrs.
At least one period per week (see Section 4) No
WECEP
(for at-risk students)
14-15
CO-OP
Program
** ***
&
Five periods per week (see Section 5)
Registered State-Approved Programs
  * 8981: Coordinator of Work Based Learning Programs for Career Awareness
8982: Coordinator of Work Based Learning Programs for Career Development
** Students must also be covered under the employer’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance.
*** Credit earned in these programs can be applied towards a 5-unit career and technical education (CTE) sequence.

10. CERTIFICATION CO-OP & CEIP #8982 Work-Based Learning Coordinator for
Career Development.
Career and Technical Education instructor
2 Work-Based Learning Certification Courses
600 hours of work experience not in education
#8981
Work-Based Learning Coordinator for
Career Awareness
Educator who possesses a New York State teaching license for grades 7 – 12.
Counselors
2 Work-Based Learning Certification Courses
300 hours of work experience not in education
CO-OP & CEIP
GEWEP & WECEP

11. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS
Related classroom instruction for soft and specific job skills
Alignment with Child Labor Laws and Hazardous
occupations (Only for CO-OP)
Advisory Board
Forms:
Parent Permission/enrollment form
Memorandum of Agreement
Training Outline
Student Evaluation
Program accountability and assessment
New York State Manual

12. Additional Supervised Work-Based Learning Options
Extension 8981 or 8982 is recommended for:
CDOS Commencement Credential – for ALL students
Community-Based Work Programs (for students with disabilities)
Service Learning
School Based Enterprises
In-house training by outside vendor
Virtual/online – XtremeIntern
Job Shadowing
Senior Project
Work Study/DOL at school site
New York State Manual

13. Other Work Based Learning Options
Supervising Agency
Coordinator’s Extension
Age of Students
Paid/Un-Paid
Diploma Credit Allow-able
Related
WBL Classroom Instruction
Experience Must Relate to Career Interests
Training Must Develop Job Skills
Community-Based Work Programs
(for students with disabilities)
NYSED 
14+
Unpaid or Paid
Yes
Optional No
Job Shadowing
(1 – 8 hours of observation at a work site
Local
School 
Unpaid
N.A.
Community Service/Volunteering
Local School
Service Learning
Senior Project
16+
School Based Enterprise
Yes but typically included within a course)
Other Work Based Learning Options
 Extension 8981 or 8982 is recommended
 Optional

14. WORK-BASED LEARNING COORDINATOR’S COMPETENCIES
#1 Knowledge of Work-Based Learning Programs
and Certification
Able to use critical thinking skills to determine the best program options from the four NYS approved registered programs along with CDOS Commencement Credential and other forms of Work-based Learning activities. Program assessment will be validated via the program's annual report which includes data, surveys and future strategies for improvement and growth.

15. Questions about Work-Based Learning Programs, Certification, etc.?

16. WORK-BASED LEARNING COORDINATOR’S COMPETENCIES
#2 Work-based Learning Coordinator’s Role in Career and Workforce Readiness
Knowledge and skills to determine:
Career choices,
Graduation requirements,
Special designed programs and
Work-based Learning and Career pathways.
Guide students to pathway for college and career and workforce readiness.
Knowledgeable of NYS Department of Education latest policies as it pertains to Work-based Learning programs.

17. I AM CAREER READY!
After completing numerous career and work-based learning activities I can say with confidence……..
I have identified my career interests.
I have completed the “Career & Workforce Readiness Challenge” which includes many work-based learning activities such as field trips, guest speakers, job shadowing, internships, and volunteer experiences.
I have chosen which career clusters I wish to work in based upon the environment.
I can match my interests to:
High School and post-secondary course selections
I have created my career plan, resume and ePortfolio to be used in plotting my future road to success.
Clubs, Community Service, Internships
Job titles and career ladders
Post-secondary training and education such as college majors
Employers
Industry Credentials
Unions and professional associations

18. I AM WORKFORCE READY!
After completing numerous career and work-based learning activities I can say with confidence……..
I know how to identify and research potential employers.
I have completed the “Career & Workforce Readiness Challenge”
I know how to apply for a job.
I know how to keep a job.
I have created my career plan, resume and ePortfolio to be used in plotting my future road to success.
I know how to get promoted.
I have my resume and ePortfolio ready for an employer to see.

19. Career & Workforce Readiness Challenge
Make Yourself Career and Workforce Ready!
POINTS
Date of Completion
Record the completion of these activities in your ePortfolio. Share your ePortfolio with your Work-Based Learning Coordinator.
LEVEL ONE —(5 points each)
Meet with your Work-Based Learning Coordinator. Plan your career and workforce readiness activities.
Complete and discuss one or more career assessment with your coordinator.
Begin your career plan
Create your online Career ePortfolio
Join a club such as DECA, SKILLS USA or other clubs in or outside of the school
Complete 20 hours of career exploration
Achieve a B (80) or higher in a career and technical education classes.
Attend a career workshop
Volunteer in your community for 15+ hours
Complete an authentic project based learning project for a corporation
Complete the “Career Cluster Survey”

20. Career & Workforce Readiness Challenge
POINTS
DATE OF COMPLETION
Meet with your Work-Based Learning Coordinator. Plan your career readiness activities.
Update your Career Plan
Update your ePortfolio
Continue club membership. Participate in a competition
Attend career workshops
Complete 105+ hours in a Co-op, CEIP, GEWEP, or CDOS program
Complete an authentic project based learning project for a corporation
Update your resume
Attend an Advisory Board Meeting at your school to meet employers
Volunteer in your community for 15+ hours.
Achieve a B (80) or higher in a career and technical education classes.
LEVEL TWO — Seniors (10 points each)

21. Career & Workforce Readiness Challenge
CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS  Points Date
1. How to create your career plan
2. Résumé and Cover Letter Workshop
3. XtremeIntern – Cloud City
4. 21st Century Careers
5. Creating a dynamic resume
6. How to apply online for employment
7. How to Ace the Interview
8. LinkedIn 101
9. Twitter 101
10. Volunteering, Internships and Research Opportunities
11. Identifying and researching potential employers
12. How to create your ePortfolio
13. Networking with Alumni
14. How to Be a Successful Work-Based Learning Student
15. Etiquette Dinner
16 Young Professionals Guide to Dress and Success
17. XtremeIntern: Global Planet Solutions
18. Make connections at your school’s Advisory Board Meetings
19. How to work with different generations
20. Networking: How to Build Professional Relationships
21. Team Work and Collaboration
22. Attend College & Career Fairs
To get started or to learn more, visit your Work-Based Learning Coordinator’s Office

22. Questions about Career and Workforce Readiness
Webinar + Added Value Learning Experience

23. WORK-BASED LEARNING COORDINATOR’S COMPETENCIES
10/25
11/16
1/24/17
2/28
4/4
Programs and Certification
Career and Workforce Readiness
The Role of the WBLC
Advisory Boards
Marketing Your Program
Career Counseling
Student Preparation for Training
Job Coaching Skills
Training and Placement
Labor Law and Safety Training Measures
WBL 10
WORK-BASED LEARNING COORDINATOR’S COMPETENCIES

24. Susan Gubing 50 years in education
Career Planning, Work-based Learning, Advisory Boards, 21st Century Skills
50 years in education
School/Industry Coordinator for Smithtown School District
Professional Development Provider for
Buffalo State and Hofstra – online Work-based Learning Certification
Numerous career and technical education departments
Author - Games2Careers XtremeIntern
NY State Education Consultant for CDOS Standards, WBL
Board of Directors for:
Hauppauge Industrial Association
Society for Human Resource Management
Long Island Business Educators
NYS Work Experience Association