Work-Based Learning Action Plan
Goal
Objective
Planned Outcome
Action Item(s)
ESTABLISH EMPLOYER DEMAND & PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES 1
Assess current employer relationships
Establish baseline to gain an understanding of current potential for number and type of placements opportunities Establish opportunities for near-term placements
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Strengthen existing relationships
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Generate new relationships
Establish opportunities for future placement
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Gauge demand for occupational skills and competencies
Resource allocation for greatest ROI for system and participants
Understanding of effort needed to reach acceptable level of employer engagement
Engage employers provide data, placements, and testimonials New employers engage by providing additional demand data and placement opportunities Allow targeted planning for demand skill training and placements. Know the What / Where / When / How Many for placements
Create list of employers and catalog the strength of the existing relationship for each Reconnect with employers via meeting, phone, e-mail etc. Outreach: meetings, job fairs, traditional and social media, web development, networking Analyze LMI & job posting data. Work with employers & placement agencies
Action Item Planned Start Date
Action Item Planned End Date
Organization and Staff Assigned
Estimated Time to Complete Prior to Start Date
Estimated Costs
Funding Source
Work-Based Learning Action Plan - Template
Goal
Objective
ESTABLISH SYSTEM PARTICIPANT SUPPLY 5 Assess current Establish baseline client flow to gain an understanding of current potential supply to meet employer demand ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS 6 Review statutory, regulatory & policy requirements 7 Develop WBL agreement templates with menu checklists
Avoid noncompliance and/or disallowed costs Improve processing with standardized documents
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Develop evaluation tools
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Develop timekeeping forms
Better understanding of the WBL experience Track participant time
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Establish Insurance
Identify insurance carrier and
Planned Outcome
Action Item(s)
Understanding of effort needed to reach acceptable level of participants
Analyze current client base & enrollment patterns and assess need to prepare clients for WBL
Ensure staff understand all WBL compliance issues Reduce administrative burden as much as possible for employers and program staff Program improvements for greater ROI
Review policy, best practices & lessons learned
Proper reimbursement
Adapt templates to meet regional needs Create process for handling
Participants have adequate
Action Item Planned Start Date
Action Item Planned End Date
Organization and Staff Assigned
Estimated Time to Complete Prior to Start Date
Estimated Costs
Funding Source
Adapt templates provided to meet regional needs
Adapt templates to meet regional needs
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Work-Based Learning Action Plan - Template
Goal
Coverage Options
Objective
coverage for WBL participants
Planned Outcome insurance coverage
GENERAL PREPARATION FOR WORK-BASED LEARNING 11 Participant SoftAssess participant’s Determine if softSkills Assessment ability to find and skills training is keep a job needed 12 Participant Soft Prepare participant Participant Skills Training to find and keep a attains adequate job soft skills 13 Participant Math Assess current Determine if & Reading math & reading remedial Assessment skills education is needed 14 Participant Raise math & Participant Remedial reading skills to prepared to Education required level enroll in WBL 15 Employer Prep HR Staff Prep Ensure proper Smooth systems are in transition into place and out of internship
Line Supervisor Prep
Ensure supervisors understand WBL placements will likely have a skill
Improved successful completion rate
Action Item(s)
Action Item Planned Start Date
Action Item Planned End Date
Organization and Staff Assigned
Estimated Time to Complete Prior to Start Date
Estimated Costs
Funding Source
participant insurance based on type of WBL Testing
Training
Administer TABE test(s) and review TABE results Contextualized Bridge Program
Review forms, policies and procedures with employers prior to attempting placement Review responsibilities and expectations 2
Work-Based Learning Action Plan - Template
Goal
Objective
Planned Outcome
gap and must be trained accordingly ACTIVITIES FOR SPECIFIC WORK-BASED LEARNING OPTIONS On-The-Job Training 16 Identify specific Create placement List of employers OJT placement opportunities and position opportunities postings 17 Identify and Create a good List of select match between participants likely participants with employer, job and to succeed in the most potential participant posted position for success 18 Skill Gap Analysis Understand Create a training participant’s skill plan to address gap for specific specific skill gaps positions in shortest time feasible
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Establish training plan
Address skill gaps in shortest time feasible
Achievable training goals tailored to the position and participant
Action Item(s)
Action Item Planned Start Date
Action Item Planned End Date
Organization and Staff Assigned
Estimated Time to Complete Prior to Start Date
Estimated Costs
Funding Source
with supervisor
Employer outreach Participant review & selection
Obtain required skills and competencies by position. Conduct gap analysis for each individual based on required skills and competencies. Complete training plan template
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Work-Based Learning Action Plan - Template
Goal
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Identify trainer
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Sign Contract
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Track work time for reimbursement
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Track progress to goals
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Evaluate
Objective
Ensure qualified Subject matter Expert (SME) trainer is available Establish written agreement
Planned Outcome
Action Item(s)
Participant Enters training ASAP
Enroll participant in training program
Clarify purpose and scope, create accountability, and affirm performance benchmarks Timely and accurate payments
Execute contract based on training plan
Ensure proper payment to participant and/or employers Ensure Regular participant monitoring of succeeds progress and work environment
Obtain and review time sheets and payroll records
Identify problem issues and success stories
Use evaluation tool to assess each placement, modify forms or program design
Detail issues to address and/or to further implement
Action Item Planned Start Date
Action Item Planned End Date
Organization and Staff Assigned
Estimated Time to Complete Prior to Start Date
Estimated Costs
Funding Source
Site visits, desk reviews of progress toward training plan completion
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Work-Based Learning Action Plan - Template
Goal
Objective
Planned Outcome
Action Item(s)
Action Item Planned Start Date
Action Item Planned End Date
Organization and Staff Assigned
Estimated Time to Complete Prior to Start Date
Estimated Costs
Funding Source
as needed
Internship 25
Identify employer partners Identify academic partners
Create placement opportunities
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Establish academic credit guidelines
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Recruit students
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Establish competency goals
Ensure proper academic credit is earned and recognized by provider Create a good match between employer, job and participant To ensure all parties have similar expectations
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Sign contract
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Ensure qualified programs of study are available
Establish written agreement
List of employers and position postings List of academic institutions and relevant programs of study Participant earns academic credit for the internship experience
Outreach campaign
Review & analyze organizations and programs of study; create list Complete academic plan with credit earned for internships List of Conduct various participants likely outreach efforts to succeed in the and assess posted position applicants A clear set of Work with performance employer and objectives agreed academic to by all parties institution to design program of study Clarify purpose Execute and scope, create contract based accountability on training plan 5
Work-Based Learning Action Plan - Template
Goal
Objective
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Track progress toward goals
Ensure participant succeeds
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Evaluate
Identify problem issues and success stories
Planned Outcome and performance benchmarks Regular monitoring of progress and work environment List of issues to address and/or further implement
Action Item(s)
Action Item Planned Start Date
Action Item Planned End Date
Organization and Staff Assigned
Estimated Time to Complete Prior to Start Date
Estimated Costs
Funding Source
Site visits, desk reviews of progress toward training plan completion Use evaluation tool to assess each placement
Work Experience 33
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Identify employer partners Identify participants
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Establish goals
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Sign contract
Create placement opportunities Create a good match between employer, job and participant To ensure all parties have similar expectations
Establish written agreement
List of employers and position postings List of participants likely to succeed in the posted position A clear set of objectives agreed to by all parties
Outreach campaign Participant review & selection
Work with employer and participant to design program of study Clarify purpose Execute and scope, create contract based accountability on training plan and performance 6
Work-Based Learning Action Plan - Template
Goal
Objective
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Track progress
Ensure participant succeeds
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Evaluate
Identify problem issues and success stories
Planned Outcome benchmarks Regular monitoring of progress and work environment List of issues to address and/or further implement
Action Item(s)
Action Item Planned Start Date
Action Item Planned End Date
Organization and Staff Assigned
Estimated Time to Complete Prior to Start Date
Estimated Costs
Funding Source
Site visits, desk reviews of progress toward training plan completion Use evaluation tool to assess each placement
Job Shadowing 39
Identify employer partners
Create placement opportunities
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Identify participants
Create a good match between employer, job and participant
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Establish goals
To ensure all parties have similar expectations
List of employers and position postings List of participants likely to succeed in the posted position A clear set of objectives agreed to by all parties
Outreach campaign
Participant review & selection
Work with employer and participant to design program of study 7
Work-Based Learning Action Plan - Template
Goal
Objective
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Sign contract
Establish written agreement
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Track progress
Ensure participant succeeds
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Evaluate
Identify problem issues and success stories
Planned Outcome
Clarify purpose and scope, create accountability and performance benchmarks Regular monitoring of progress and work environment List of issues to address and/or further implement
Action Item(s)
Action Item Planned Start Date
Action Item Planned End Date
Organization and Staff Assigned
Estimated Time to Complete Prior to Start Date
Estimated Costs
Funding Source
Execute contract based on training plan
Site visits, desk reviews of progress toward training plan completion Use evaluation tool to assess each placement
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