1. Benefits of Work-Based Learning: Business Partners
Created by
Cheryl Quinn

2. Baltimore County Public Schools’ Work-Based Learning students are globally competitive and prepared to be part of the workforce!

3. Provides a pool of secure, reliable part-time help.
Discover and prescreen potential employees.
Select strong candidates from a diverse group of workers.

4. Reduces training and recruitment costs.
Mentor students in a career field.
Identify strong candidates for long-term employment.
Improve employee retention.
Reinforce employability skills that are taught in school.

5. Provides assistance and support from trained school coordinators.
Receive accountability measures for students.
Evaluate and monitor student performance quarterly.

6. Facilitates effective community relations.
Promotes good-will.
Presents outreach opportunities.
Provides networking connections.

7. Allows businesses to become stakeholders in curriculum development.
Offers businesses involvement in education.
Trains tomorrow’s workforce
Provides contextual, experiential learning for students.

8. Supplies businesses with students who understand technology.
Students are comfortable using today’s technology.
Students can share knowledge and learn quickly.

9. Academic Skills + Employability Skills + Technical Skills = Career Ready

10. We look forward to your partnership with us in shaping our students’ future by teaching them to be globally competitive and productive members of the workforce!!