Don’t worry if you missed the recent work-based learning (WBL) webinar series. Recordings of all three sessions are now available on YouTube!
“Workforce Webinars: Find Your Future Employees with Work-Based Learning” featured three one-hour sessions packed with practical information and expert guest speakers. Each webinar was designed to help you discover how work-based learning can be used as a workforce development strategy at your company.
By partnering with high schools and colleges, providing meaningful job opportunities, and documenting the process, companies can help students earn credit while also fostering connections with potential future employees.
The series was presented by Golden Path Solutions, the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce, and FARMS.
The recorded sessions, presentation slides, and resource PDFs are available for each session.
Session 1: What is work-based learning and how does it work?
This session explored the basics of WBL, the many qualifying work opportunities, and how to connect with interested students. We also covered insurance, paid versus unpaid opportunities, how schools manage WBL, and what to expect from students. Gather practical tips for starting a WBL program at your company!
Speakers:
- Dawn Ulmer, Strategic Projects Manager, North Dakota Career & Technical Education (NDCTE), Bismarck
- Mary Berg, Work-Based Learning Education Specialist, Minnesota Department of Education, Minneapolis
- Art Thompson, Director, North Dakota Workforce Safety and Insurance, Bismarck
- Becky Bahe, Director, Career and Advising Center, North Dakota State University, Fargo
- Jaci Gately, Workforce Programs Lead, Job Service North Dakota Cass County, Fargo
- Lana Feeley, CTE Business Partner Liaison, Fargo Public Schools
Session 2: How can you use WBL as a workforce development strategy?
We examined how to build your talent pipeline by using WBL as a feeder system to other opportunities you offer, including jobs right after graduation, tuition reimbursement programs, apprenticeships, and more. We also discussed how WLB experiences work together with Career Profiles in Golden Path’s online platform, Compass, to help students learn more about your company and careers. See how you can get started!
Speakers:
- Denise Jonas, Director, Career and Technical Education, Cass County Career & Technical Education Center, West Fargo
- Tom Dryburgh, Advisor and Community Outreach Coordinator, Moorhead High School Career Academy
Session 3: A deep dive on work-based learning for construction and ag industries
Designed specifically for the construction and ag industries, this session covered what students can and can’t do in North Dakota and Minnesota, specific OSHA considerations, insurance requirements, and WBL best practices. Learn more about WBL in these industries!
Speakers:
- Bryce Johnson, CEO, Building Industry Association of the Red River Valley, Fargo
- Lisl Zamora, Labor Standards Supervisor, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Saint Paul
- Alanna Galloway, Education and Engagement Specialist, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Saint Paul
- Jane Vangsness Frisch on behalf of FARMS
Contact Golden Path today for more information or to start offering work-based learning at your company.