Explore the impact of a win-win partnership.

Think about the 10th thing on your to-do list. Can a student help you accomplish it? We think they can. Profession-based learning (Pro-BL) offers a unique opportunity for businesses to connect with the next generation of talent while addressing real needs within your organization.

The quick guides below will help you engage with Pro-BL opportunities in your area and hear from other industry partners who have experienced the impact of Pro-BL first-hand.

FROM STUDENT ASSOCIATE TO FULL-TIME ENGINEER
“When you take business and education and put them together, there’s infinite opportunity.”

Examine Pro-BL case studies.

Hear real stories of impact from industry partners, educators and students through compelling video case studies and testimonials. Share videos with others to illustrate how profession-based learning is creating positive outcomes for local communities.

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Let’s shape the future workforce.

Begin by connecting with local school districts about existing Pro-BL programs and learn how to get involved. If these programs aren’t in place, introduce them to experience.work and explore how you can partner.

Help other industry leaders benefit from this innovative approach to learning — share experience.work with those in your network!

“We all work so hard to recruit talent — this is an opportunity to introduce bright, energetic and talented students to your organization, and play a role in developing the workforce in your community.”

KURT KNUTSON
FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN & CEO, FREEDOM BANK

What is Profession-Based Learning?

Profession-based learning (Pro-BL) is the highest form of experiential learning. Educators collaborate with local industry partners to design real-world learning experiences. Personalized projects challenge students, as they apply technical and durable skills to produce tangible solutions. Watch the video to learn more, then dive deeper with our PDF resource.

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Explore what’s possible with profession-based learning (Pro-BL) — and what sets it apart from other forms of experiential learning. If you’re new to the concept of Pro-BL and how industry can partner with local educators, this is a great primer to get you started and to share with others in your organization.

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Profession-based learning (Pro-BL) has tangible benefits for industry partners who engage with this model of education. The benefits are realized now and in the future, as students take on real work and are better equipped as part of the future workforce. Discover how your organization can benefit from this type of collaboration.

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Profession-based learning (Pro-BL) isn’t possible without industry experts like you. If your business is interested in engaging local students in real work, this resource provides an overview of how to engage and connect with educators in your community to get the conversation started.

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FROM STUDENT ASSOCIATE TO FULL-TIME ENGINEER

“When you take business and education and put them together, there’s infinite opportunity.”

At Kryton, students don’t just learn the process – they put engineering into practice, tackling real projects. One student’s impressive work led to college funding and a full-time job on the Kryton engineering team, where he now mentors the next generation. Kryton has also invested further in their partnership with the local profession-based learning program, building learning spaces to host students on site. Watch this powerful video sharing the benefits of building a talent pipeline from education to industry.

What is experience.work?

The experience.work website is your gateway to launching profession-based learning (Pro-BL) in your community and building meaningful connections with professionals in industries of all types and sizes. This platform provides free resources, success stories and practical guides to help you get started with Pro-BL and foster partnerships that benefit students and industry. Share this video with others who would benefit from this content!

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