Dobyns-Bennett High School recognizes that classroom learning provides only part of the content knowledge and skills development students need for success in college, career, and life. Work-Based Learning Programs are structured educational experiences that integrate classroom learning (school-based) with productive, structured work experiences (work-based), which are related to a student’s career goal, program of study, and employability skills. These programs include internships, apprenticeships, co-ops, shadowing experiences, guest speakers and business tours, the possibilities are endless.
Eastman Recruiting Candidates for its 2023 Work-Based Learning Program for Spring and Fall Semesters
The program, now in its second year, provides productive work assignments in manufacturing for local students that build on their classroom-based instruction, allow them to gain employability skills and prepare
them for future success. Currently, there are students from Dobyns-Bennett High School participating in the program. The students are working in three areas – fire equipment inspection and testing, metal shop fabrication and production packaging. Students earn $15 per hour and work a four-hour shift each weekday during the school semester. In addition to work experience, students receive meaningful coaching and feedback from experienced front-line managers. The program is currently offered to students, with plans to expand to other high schools in the near future. Dobyns-Bennett students who are interested in applying for a Work-Based Learning position should contact Mrs. Arbaugh (
[email protected]) for more information about the program and the application process.
Work-Based Learning Interviews