WORK-BASED LEARNING

Learn It. Do It. Build Your Career.

Work-Based Learning (WBL) gives you the opportunity to gain real-world experience while you learn.

Through internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, and other employer-connected experiences, you can apply what you learn in the classroom, build professional skills, and make valuable connections.

Why Participate?

  • Gain hands-on experience
  • Build your resume
  • Develop workplace skills
  • Connect with employers
  • Explore career options
  • Earn money through paid opportunities when available
  • Build confidence for your next career step

Opportunities May Include

Internships- Gain experience in your field while working alongside professionals.

Apprenticeships- Earn while you learn through structured on-the-job training combined with related technical instruction.

Job Shadowing- See what a career is really like by spending time with a professional in the field.

Clinical Experiences- Complete supervised, hands-on learning in a healthcare setting where you apply classroom knowledge, develop professional skills, and gain experience providing patient care under the guidance of qualified healthcare professionals.

Find Your Opportunity

Work-Based Learning opportunities are available across a variety of career fields and programs.

View Current Opportunities

Interested in an internship or apprenticeship? 

Go to our Work Based Learning portal https://vccs.my.site.com/wts/s/ and enter your student interest, and go there weekly to Browse Work Based Learning Postings