To support sustainable scaling of high-quality work-based learning experiences in Lake County, Illinois, EdSystems is collaborating with the College of Lake County, University Center of Lake County, Lake County Regional Office of Education, Lake County Tech Campus, and the region’s high schools to design process maps and maintain an inventory of experiences.
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| Stage | Student | School Staff (Counselor/WBL Coordinator) | Faculty | Workforce Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Awareness & Interest |
Learns about WBL through class, Schoolinks, or guidance session |
Shares WBL info in classroom/homeroom or via announcements |
Promotes WBL opportunities in class or guide |
– |
|
Exploration & Advising |
Expresses interest in WBL and meets with counselor |
Reviews student eligibility, interests, and options |
May suggest students for participation |
– |
|
Preparation |
Enrolls in prerequisite course, prepares resume/portfolio |
Ensures student has met pre-reqs; supports resume review |
May offer prep support in job readiness class |
– |
|
Application |
Completes application (e.g., via Schoolinks) |
Collects and processes applications; coordinates interviews |
– |
Reviews application and may conduct interview |
|
Placement & Setup |
Confirms availability and schedule |
Matches student to appropriate WBL site |
Coordinates scheduling conflicts if needed |
Confirms ability to host student, signs agreement if needed |
|
Participation |
Attends and participates in WBL experience |
Checks in on progress; maintains contact with partner |
May monitor academic credit or reflection |
Provides supervision, guidance, and mentorship |
|
Tracking & Feedback |
Logs hours, reflects on experience |
Collects partner feedback; updates Schoolinks |
Reviews/refines student performance if graded |
Submits feedback; evaluates experience |