Benefits of Workplace Experiences

Students who participate in quality Workplace Experiences:

• Set and pursue career, educational, and personal goals;
• Understand the connection between school and their postsecondary and career goals;
• Model mature professional behaviors and rise to the expectations of employers while demonstrating good work habits;
• Develop leadership skills and a sense of responsibility;
• Solve problems cooperatively and creatively; and
• Build networks that will support learning and expand future opportunities.

Schools that effectively integrate Workplace Experiences into students’ programs of study:

• Incorporate career training techniques used in businesses;
• Develop ongoing relationships with the business community;
• Adapt rapidly to industry trends and workplace expectations;
• Increase the number of workplace opportunities available to all students;
• Create a sequenced plan of Workplace Experiences that build upon each other to foster career awareness, exploration, and preparation; and
• Promote skills that support students’ attainment of the Nebraska Career Readiness Standards and CTE program of study/course standards.

Employers and Community Organizations that assist with students’ Workplace Experiences:

• Build a pipeline of knowledgeable, motivated talent;
• Increase company brand awareness and loyalty;
• Prescreen potential employees;
• Give back to the community and support strong learning experiences for students; and
• Provide students with exposure to opportunities outside their immediate environments.