Work-Based Learning (WBL) is an educational strategy that provides students with real-life work experiences where they can apply academic and technical skills and develop their employability.
CSM is committed to expanding education and employment opportunities for students because we know that connecting students to early work experiences can have a positive impact on students’ interest in continuing their education, employment, and future earning potential.
Through collaboration and the implementation of WBL, employers can help shape their future workforce by employing today’s students. Work-Based Learning helps students develop the skills they need to enter and succeed in today’s fast-paced world.
Benefits
Benefits for Students
Earn an income and gain work experience
Opportunity to practice skills in real-world scenarios
I enjoyed my work-based learning internship with the Nonprofit Institute! My colleagues were friendly and always willing to help. My work assignments were simple introductions to those found in the workplace, and I could finish them at any time since I worked online. The internship was my first instance of job experience involving communications, which is my chosen career field. It let me acquire related skills such as writing social media posts and editing content. I also learned how to take initiative by asking for details about weekly assignments and finishing them on time. Additionally, I participated in teamwork by attending weekly meetings and assisting my colleagues with their assignments. Overall, I'm really glad that I pursued a work-based internship and recommend other students to take advantage of the opportunity!
Danielle Barber '22
Arts and Sciences and
General Studies: Communication
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Being able to participate in WBL has been wonderful. I have been able to develop my skills and have my first job as an international student without affecting my studies. My supervisor was always willing to answer my questions and put my school commitments first. It has certainly been a favorable experience.
Thanya Gonzalez
Current Student,
Electrical Engineering
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My experience at the WBL has helped me so much with learning into the IT field. I have learned what it takes to be an IT support technician, building computers, software, identifying different hardware, customer service. I have also made tons of friends from faculty to students. WBL has helped me improve my resume as putting my foot in the door with getting to know my field as a computer science major. I am hoping to be able to get the position again at WBL in the fall.
Courtney Pelkey
Current Student,
Computer Science
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I've been working for CSM for about a year, and working here as a student employee has been amazing! I am a pre-professional health major with a nursing concentration and also hold an active CNA and CCMA license. I feel that working for the college, especially in the department I’ve been working with, has helped me develop a good bedside manner and overall helped me build skills to do with working with people. I work in STE, so I come into contact with a lot of students, both over the phone and in person, and for a lot of people am the first point of contact. When I started working here, I was pretty introverted, and this experience has definitely helped me come out of my shell a little bit. I feel as if my social skills are better after working for CSM, and that it will be an asset on my resume when looking for jobs in the future. This was my first job, and it’s been a great experience that will be something I remember for the rest of my life.
